Victor Melendez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver annual written recommendation reports, utilizing algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated retirement income team.

Richard Harnett Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kimberly Bucello is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ramsey, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Don Mathieson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in providing group health insurance, long-term care insurance, and life insurance renewals through a separate business activity. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment programs, operating a multi-manager platform that supports various discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Mark Carruthers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005 and has operated Hudson Valley Financial Services since 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Tomomi Trudell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 investment process.

Kyle Brandstetter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at several firms, including Asterion Wealth Advisory Group and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, his background includes work in hospitality and athletic club management. 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.

Mary Dunne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pearl River, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial, formerly Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., for 30 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Kevin Bertoncin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and TD Ameritrade. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, implementing tailored investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Matthew Sadowsky is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade from 2006 to 2024 before joining Schwab in 2021. 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 and financial planning services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separatley managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational structure.

George Mitchell Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with MassMutual Investors Services and previously worked for The Windmill Group, Inc. He also maintains an outside insurance brokerage focused on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning relationships and a range of event-driven planning services.

Alexander Guiliano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Guiliano operates through Resonate Wealth Partners, LLC, a business associated with his LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and various management options.

Anthony Pauline is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a long tenure at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an NFL Draft analyst and author. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset management, and integrated financial product offerings.

Pamela Kamen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Pamela holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various investment strategies.

Laura Madonna is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Peter Gray is a financial advisor at Stifel with 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations by offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and model-driven asset allocation. The firm uses proprietary investment methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Chuck Patton is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with Associates and their Wealth Management Teams to deliver planning, guidance, and service to clients. He has held leadership positions in the financial services industry since 1999, including Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments since 2022, Branch Manager at Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. from 2015 to 2022, Head of Field Leadership Development at UBS Financial Services from 2006 to 2015, Branch Manager at Morgan Stanley from 1999 to 2006, and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 1992 to 1999.

Daniel Borgia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020. Prior to his current role, he worked at The Beach Deli and was involved with GNY Stars Ice Hockey. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

William Senzer is a financial advisor at Osaic with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Royal Alliance Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an LLC created for construction work, though he does not currently receive compensation from it. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with various investment options and uses firm-supported tools for portfolio construction and management.

Veronica Casanova is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies according to client risk profiles and employs a combination of in-house and third-party managers.