Krisha Ashton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for three years and Merrill for eight years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs combined with research-driven investment management and various technology-enhanced solutions.

Steph J'appiah is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they work to deliver a high-quality planning experience for clients. In this role, Steph focuses on helping clients clearly understand their financial situations and confidently pursue their goals. Steph assesses client needs and provides guidance in a clear and meaningful way. Their approach involves offering tailored support, encouraging proactive financial decisions, and collaborating with clients to develop strategies aligned with each client's unique priorities. Outside of their professional role, Steph has personal interests that include comedy, fishing, skiing, soccer, and table tennis.

John Sanfilippo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Based in Scarsdale, NY, he serves clients through Schwab’s wealth advisory and financial planning services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Mark Durkin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Nyack, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he operated MVDurkin LLC for a decade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is recognized for its extensive retail advisor network and additional affiliated financial services.

Teresa Berishaj is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018, with prior experience at Forte Capital Group and Bank of America N.A. Additionally, she has held academic roles at Manhattan College and Sacred Heart. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Edmund Delorenzo is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2005. He has held roles at McGoff, Collins & Delorenzo CPAs since 1998, providing tax, accounting, and forensic investigative services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in forensic accounting consulting and also holds an insurance agent license, selling life, health, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a nationwide multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Thomas Lopez is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services supported by multiple platforms, using asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Stephen Malfitano is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Lodge Condominium Home Owners Association and is a board member of Berlanti Realty Corporation, a family-owned real estate company. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. As part of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management functions.

Patrick Doherty is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has served since 2016. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized wealth plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He provides ongoing communication and support to adjust financial strategies as clients' needs evolve. Patrick has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Account Executive, and Investor Center Financial Representative. His experience spans client service, investment representation, and financial consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Patrick has interests in baseball and soccer.

Jaime Goodman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in wealth management. She works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop customized strategies designed to support long-term financial goals across various market environments. Jaime focuses on providing tax-sensitive investment guidance aimed at wealth preservation and growth for high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families. Jaime is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and joined Merrill Lynch in 1992. She holds several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jaime specializes in investment and asset management, retirement planning, home financing solutions, life insurance and long-term care planning, education and estate planning, and liability strategies for business owners. She is actively involved in educating clients, including hosting seminars aimed at empowering women on achieving financial independence, and she serves as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst supporting women through marital status transitions. Jaime is a member of professional organizations such as Impact 100 Westchester and the Institute of Certified Divorce Financial Analysts. She participates in community involvement initiatives including Impact 100.

Janice Mercado Ponce is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021 and previously worked at Jos A Bank for eight years. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Timothy Loeffler is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of advising, he operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, health, and property/casualty insurance, and he is a partner in a limited liability company that manages business expenses related to his insurance and investment activities. Mass Mutual 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Michael Kouroupakis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, primarily with MassMutual and its affiliates since 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent focused on life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships without discretionary authority over client investments.

Nicholas Ingram is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan and Citi-affiliated firms, including Citi Private Alternatives, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides 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.

Americo Lisboano is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, leading the Montvale, New Jersey office. He has been with Merrill since 1996 and brings extensive experience in wealth management, serving High Net-Worth investors with complex financial situations. Americo is committed to providing clients with sound financial advice, premier service, and extensive resources to help them achieve their financial goals. He manages discretionary portfolios through personalized or defined strategies, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Americo holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, along with other professional certifications including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He assists clients in developing strategies to manage their personal and business assets and liabilities, considering their goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances. A graduate of Rutgers University, Americo has been active in the financial services industry since 1992. In addition to his professional work, Americo is involved in the community as a board member of the Bergen County United Way. He also has language proficiency in Portuguese and English.

Anthony Mastronicola is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has spent over three decades at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. In addition to his advisory role, Mastronicola sells home and auto insurance through several property and casualty insurance providers. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Melissa Levine is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in financial services. She is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at Voya Financial Advisors, Melissa Levine & Co, and PLAN4GOALS. Outside of her advisory work, Levine is a sales associate for essential oils and operates as an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Tivan Szigethy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF and Wells Fargo NA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christine Maushardt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously at Foresters Financial from 2012 to 2019. She operates WATERSEDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT as a business related to her work with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of advisory services through a large network of independent advisors.

Robert Thompson is a financial advisor with Cetera in Oakland, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience, including 21 years with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a tax preparation and consulting business focused on individual tax returns and financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting various investment strategies and program structures.