Michael Tepperman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Tepperman holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for two motorcycle riding clubs and is involved in managing financial activities for these organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, supported by proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Michael Minevich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions through a large network of advisors and employs various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Chien Liang Lin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Lin is involved with organizations including NYCTCM, Nemacolin Holistic Healing Center, and Lotus Professional College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that delivers ongoing retirement planning advice through a written Recommendation Report focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Dimitrakis is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he owns and manages a logistics and delivery company as well as a bookkeeping business. 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, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management programs, supported by extensive technology and operational tools.

John Russo is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Santander Securities, Santander Bank, PNC Wealth Management, and HSBC Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Sung Cho is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time at its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, Cho is involved in health insurance activities with Oxford Health Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Health. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and LPL programs, offering diversified investment solutions that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Callen Vander May is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously held roles at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and has an academic background at Bucknell University, including work within its Department of Mathematics. Vander May also contributes to economic and investment research as an associate at Topinka Financial. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical and modeling tools and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized retirement plan consulting programs.

Michael Buccolo is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its prior operation as AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers multiple advisory models, including third-party and firm-offered programs, and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Jonelle Rivas Diaz is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Berges Dreyfous Abogados and the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Petracca is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. Petracca is also a commissioned notary in Fairfield, NJ. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Anthony Rispoli is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Nisivoccia LLP and is the owner of Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC, a vehicle for acquiring financial services and tax practices. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Vincent Tagliaferri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 28 years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MetLife Securities Inc. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by advanced analysis tools and provides event-driven planning services including estate settlement and employer-sponsored plans.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with firms including Avantax and Northwestern Mutual. He also serves as a Wealth Management Assistant at Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, where he supports client service and account-related activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that services individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring multi-manager investment platforms with diverse program options and custodial arrangements.

Rohan Dhote is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving business owners, serial entrepreneurs, and corporate executives, particularly those undergoing significant financial transitions such as business sales or liquidity events. He applies a proprietary framework, Personal Wealth Analysis®, to help clients create comprehensive plans that preserve and grow wealth while aligning with their legacy goals. With a career in financial services dating back to 2013, Rohan has been with Bank of America/Merrill since 2015. His expertise encompasses a wide range of client focus areas, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, retirement income strategies, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and individual and corporate investment strategies. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas System and maintains several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond his professional commitments, Rohan is engaged in leadership roles within the Asian Leadership Network and the Asian Business Council, promoting inclusion and professional development. He also mentors students in Frisco ISD and delivers financial education through Bank of America’s Better Money Habits® program. Rohan is multilingual, fluent in Hindi, Urdu, and English, and participates in professional and community organizations such as the Financial Planning Association, American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin, National Association of Asian American Professionals, and The National Center for Women & Information Technology.

Joanne Conrad is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1996. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Trabucco is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and PRUCO Securities, LLC. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Anthony Martino is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at several firms including Nicholas Pascarella & Co., Allied Wealth Partners, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Martino is also a financial professional at Pascarella Wealth Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering various portfolio management and retirement services through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Matthew Mais is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. Additionally, he connects clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Matthew's expertise lies in assisting clients with managing complex financial demands such as home purchases, college savings, elder care, and healthcare preparation. He collaborates with clients to define their goals and tailor portfolio strategies accordingly, offering ongoing advice and portfolio adjustments as client needs evolve. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University and is affiliated with the Montclair State Men's Soccer Alumni organization.

Ozair Niazi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Islamic Center of Morris County and is president of Little Rising Star Inc, a company focused on autism-related services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Sharpe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fairfield, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and over 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been with CitiStreet since 2004. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, annual planning engagements.