Paul Ruggiero is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. 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 provides ongoing financial planning using firm-approved analytics and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Julieta Corrales is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of investment-related products and also receives non-investment compensation related to mortgage and home services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Alan Waidelich is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Sebastian Komuda is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, First Republic Investment Management, and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. 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 through a centralized due-diligence process.

Veronica Carrasquillo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Bank, and TIAA Financial Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs, including wrap and money-manager services, and emphasizes structured, collaborative financial planning engagements.

Paul Triano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and coach for Ridgefield Girls Softball. 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 a range of programs including wrap accounts and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative financial planning and goal analysis.

Lynn Braban is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, INVEST Financial Corp., and Guardian Life Insurance Company. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Finding Common Ground, LLC, a family and divorce mediation and education service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven tools.

Ryan Mctigue is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2017, following a year at Ameriprise Financial Services. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach managed by an Investment Policy Committee and incorporates tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques in its portfolios.

Ernest Escobar is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of BE Method, LLC, an e-commerce business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Kristen Koluch is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2015 and Merrill since 2003. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Yechezkel Kasnett is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at various Cetera entities since 2015 and previously spent eleven years with Michael S. Frohlich. Outside of his advisory role, Kasnett teaches Talmud to adult learners each morning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Sean Martin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include employment with Equitable Advisors and various sports and recreation-related ventures. Outside of finance, he is involved in sports management through Martin Sports Ventures LLC and ULAX, LLC, which organizes a men's lacrosse league, and he works as a ski instructor at Campgaw Mountain Ski Area. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to deliver non-discretionary advice.

Mary Tompkins is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in White Plains, New York. She leads a team that works with a diverse group of clients to help them identify their financial goals, advance those objectives through strategic planning, and maintain focus on their long-term aspirations. With over three decades of experience in financial services, Mary prioritizes her clients' interests and needs through hands-on assistance. Her expertise includes college education planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth management, and retirement income. She values educating clients about their opportunities while alerting them to potential challenges, and she tailors her approach to each client's unique circumstances, including individual dreams, timeframes, family dynamics, and risk tolerance. Mary holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her educational background includes a High School Diploma from Carmel High School and an Associate's Degree from Dutchess Community College. Outside of work, she enjoys adventure sports, camping, hiking, running, volleyball, and spending time with her husband, two daughters, and three grandchildren.

Sudip Mukherjee is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2017, following a 14-year tenure at MBIA Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets activities.

Michael Mazzilli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on fixed annuities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Vincent Paone is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Metlife Securities Inc. for 20 years. He is also involved in insurance sales, focusing on individual and group life, health, property/casualty, and identity theft services. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client relationships around collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Ruhi Unwalla is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She has held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020 and previously worked at ASK Wealth Advisors and Redbridge - Debt & Treasury Advisory. 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 its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jared Lynne is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and consults through JLYNNE CONSULTING LLC. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in investable assets, offering retirement-income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advice, delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Ronald Langus is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in White Plains, NY, holding a Series 65 designation and over 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Langus is involved with the Jewish Federation of the Desert and serves on the Board of Trustees for The Wimbledon Condo in White Plains. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Robert J. Tarpey, CFA®, is a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor, and Senior Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been since 2004. He oversees asset management for The Tarpey Barry Group and has experience serving the asset management needs of high net worth and ultra-high net worth families, endowments, and foundations, as well as developing financial strategies for institutions in sectors including alternative investments, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, not-for-profit, real estate, and technology. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, Mr. Tarpey manages discretionary Personalized and Defined Strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. His investment approach covers traditional and alternative instruments across multiple asset classes and markets, including domestic, international, and emerging markets. He holds a bachelor's degree from Fordham University and the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. He is also a member of the CFA® Institute® and the Stamford CFA® Society.