Vijay Krishnaswamy is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Kestra Advisory, MML Investors Services, MassMutual, and MasterCard. He is also involved with NKS Group LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Addo Kuhlmann is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2004. 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.

Julian Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at S&P Global and Seton Hall University. Outside of advising, he owns J&J Automation Solutions, a startup focused on developing automation solutions for business owners. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional investors, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, relying on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Jhordy Matos is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Sigma Financial Corporation and Family Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an Amazon Flex driver. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Markovitch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Keyport, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC for five years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Declan Connolly is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of financial services, he has experience with various business ventures including a food service business and a university affiliation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG criteria when recommending investment strategies.

Bradley Hargrave is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he was with PGIM Investments, Prudential Investment Management Services, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2012 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Bradley Krieg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Krieg operates under the DBA MK Financial Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Alice Coraggio is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 25 years before joining Cetera in 2026. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Danny Santana is a Planning Consultant with experience in financial advisory roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. From 2022 to 2024, he served as an Investment Specialist, followed by a position as AVP-National Financial Solutions Advisor from 2024 to 2026. Danny's approach to financial planning emphasizes trust, understanding, and genuine care. He focuses on listening closely to clients, providing thoughtful insight, and supporting them to feel confident in their financial decisions. He recognizes the uniqueness of each client's situation and aims to assist with empathy, clarity, and integrity. In his personal time, Danny enjoys family activities, fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, soccer, and traveling.

Saverio Kaufman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2022. He has four years of industry experience and has held roles at ING and various non-financial organizations, including Bucknell University and the Orange Lawn Tennis Club. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Craig Russ is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he spent eight years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a nationally registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Soberman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, where he has worked since 2013. He has 14 years of industry experience. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Shivam Mittal is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, Philip Nuccetelli, Jr., Rutgers University, and Brookdale Community College. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Men's Retreat Group. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm offers comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team that uses research and modeling to deliver tailored, tax-efficient recommendation reports.

Juan Moreira is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Santander Bank NA and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a contractor for DoorDash, providing food delivery services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Dipesh Mehta is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Interplay Learning, the University of Texas at Austin, Super 1 Communications, and Oppenheimer & Company. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Bill Barba is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO and owner of BBNY Consulting LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer and emphasizes program sponsor and third-party manager partnerships in its service delivery.

Paul Stevens is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Jay Slade is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Education for Old Bridge Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, supported by research and algorithmic analysis.

Christopher Francese is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021, and previously spent six years at Citigroup Global Markets. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.