Russell Meccia is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Raymond James Financial Services. Meccia is based in Ramsey, NJ. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services through various portfolio management programs and third-party manager selection.

Scott Lopresti is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and Ameritas Life Insurance among other firms. Lopresti is also the president and owner of Lodi Wealth Advisors, an insurance business, and serves as Chief Administrative Officer of Rectangle Health, a healthcare technology company. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm serves a range of clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, supporting multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Gail Simons is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Commonwealth Financial Network and Highbridge Financial Group, Inc. since 2003. Outside of her advisory roles, she is vice president and 50% owner of GMS Associates, Inc., a property tax consulting firm unrelated to investments. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing options, while providing operational and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

John Geraghty is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Rochdale Investment Management for 18 years before joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services and Wealth Enhancement Group in 2023. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to separate managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach combining passive and active management overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Anthony Destefano is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2023, following roles at Hightower Altium Holding LLC and Altium Wealth Management LLC. He is also the managing member of Altium Planning, LLC, which provides insurance services. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with capabilities spanning mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Anand Thakkar is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping busy professionals, business owners, and families develop coordinated, tax-aware financial strategies that align with their personal and long-term goals. Anand works closely with clients through personalized wealth management approaches, including college education planning, retirement income design, estate and legacy planning, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. With expertise in equity compensation strategies, concentrated positions, insurance and risk management, and philanthropic planning, Anand supports clients facing major financial events such as business sales, IPOs, and wealth transfers. He combines Merrill Lynch's investment insights with the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to deliver comprehensive financial planning. Anand holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation and has completed executive education at Harvard Business School, in addition to earning a Bachelor's degree from Wayne State University. Anand is also committed to community involvement, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, tennis, music, and reading. His approach emphasizes building one-on-one relationships to provide tailored, actionable financial strategies designed to help clients achieve their financial objectives.

Kenneth Harper is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life), holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, Invest Financial Corp., and Booth Financial Associates. Harper serves as a board member and bookkeeper for the Newtown Rotary Club Foundation. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets under management held on a non-discretionary basis.

John Orlikowski is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Ramsey, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior firms include TD Bank N.A., Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail customers. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical asset allocation utilizing both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, with custody and reporting supported by third-party custodians.

Jay Choi is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is president of JC Financial Group, Inc., which provides tax accounting, filing services, and property and casualty insurance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized services such as annuity and variable life sub-account management.

Michael Littmann is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and International Aromatics Inc. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation through TD Managed Portfolios and partners with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Maria Blessing is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc., and Ameriprise Financial. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and futures commission merchant services.

Jeffrey Sutton is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Citizens Securities, Inc. He has held positions at Citigroup and Oppenheimer, among other firms. Jeffrey is a member of the State Street Investment Management Advisory Council, providing insight into client challenges and product feedback. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s offerings include a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios, as well as a Managed Account program, combining discretionary advisory and commission-based brokerage activities.

John Kakolewski is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Rochdale, LLC and has worked previously at Rochdale Investment Management LLC and Rim Securities LLC since 2006. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and public entities. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment process that integrates quantitative screening, statistical modeling, and fundamental analysis, utilizing proprietary tools and third-party sub-advisors to create tailored portfolios across various asset classes.

Paul Orazio is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to that, he spent 13 years at National Planning Corporation and has been operating Orazio Financial since 1991. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support, allowing advisors discretion to construct portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products while also offering managed model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

Fran Wolfson Keegan is a Series 63 licensed advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc. for 31 years and has held a longstanding role with Nationwide Insurance Co. outside of her advisory work. She is actively involved in community organizations including the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce and serves as secretary of the Indian Field Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm’s large network of advisors manages approximately $3.65 billion across various managed-account programs and model portfolios, utilizing a mix of traditional and legacy market-timing strategies.

Timothy Murphy is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Citigroup, Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, and MBO Partners. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm utilizes a range of strategic and tactical portfolio approaches combining affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Kirk Feret is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with various investment strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Declan Thall is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022. Prior to this, he was employed at Pergola Haus and Egans and Sons, among other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market projections.

Danny Dable is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, JP Morgan Chase, and Hudson Bay Capital through Gravitas. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Vincent Cucuzza is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Cucuzza also holds an insurance agent position selling individual and group life, health, and long-term care products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client engagements as annual collaborative relationships without discretionary investment authority.