John Kakolewski is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Rochdale, LLC and has worked with Rochdale Investment Management LLC and Rim Securities LLC since 2006. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, investment companies, corporations, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy investment approach that integrates quantitative screening, statistical modeling, and fundamental analysis, utilizing proprietary tools such as the Galaxy asset-allocation model and Monte Carlo simulations to tailor portfolios to clients' investment policies.

Paul Orazio is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to that, he spent 13 years at National Planning Corporation and has been operating Orazio Financial since 1991. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support, allowing advisors discretion to construct portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products while also offering managed model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

James Foti is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company from 2015 to 2018 and ongoing affiliations with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he occasionally implements insurance products outside of Guardian to meet client needs. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management and supports a variety of investment strategies and account services.

Fran Wolfson Keegan is a Series 63 licensed advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc. for 31 years and has held a longstanding role with Nationwide Insurance Co. outside of her advisory work. She is actively involved in community organizations including the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce and serves as secretary of the Indian Field Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm’s large network of advisors manages approximately $3.65 billion across various managed-account programs and model portfolios, utilizing a mix of traditional and legacy market-timing strategies.

Timothy Murphy is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Citigroup, Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, and MBO Partners. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm utilizes a range of strategic and tactical portfolio approaches combining affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

David Gabay is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His career includes prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Cetera Advisors LLC, Pinnacle Planning Group, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, and Investors Diversified Services. He also operates the Pinnacle Planning Group as a separate business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a broad network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides multiple investment strategies, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to client objectives.

Traci Tabback is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, New Jersey, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer and officer for Alpine Home and School Administration, supporting fundraising for enrichment and extracurricular activities at Alpine Elementary School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and asset allocations.

Nishant Sharma is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He provides guidance on a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen expenses. Additionally, Mr. Sharma offers access to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Mr. Sharma holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. He earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Guru Nanak Dev University. His approach involves partnering with clients to identify what matters to them and their families in order to create tailored financial strategies.

Kirk Feret is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. 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 with various investment strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Danny Dable is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, JP Morgan Chase, and Hudson Bay Capital through Gravitas. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Vincent Cucuzza is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. His prior work includes six years at METLIFE. Outside of advising, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering a range of insurance products including life, health, disability, and fixed annuities. 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 structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements, using firm-approved analytical tools to recommend investment strategies without discretionary authority.

Kevin Mangam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. for one year and has operated the Mangam Agency since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling various health, life, and group insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies and offers integrated financial and insurance services through a large network of advisors.

Kennith Bunis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mavi Thorpe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018, Thorpe worked at Merrill for two years. Thorpe also manages a rental property outside of work. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Cyril Yannarelli is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Clifton, NJ, and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1995. Yannarelli serves as a commissioner for the Paterson Housing Authority and is a board member of Mustard Seed Children/DR in Paterson, NJ, where he assists with fundraising and community support efforts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and additional financial services. The firm maintains a large network of advisors and branches and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Seong Hahn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked for PNC Investments for 19 years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a home care service business in Westwood, NJ. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Carlos Hevia is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. Prior to his current role, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2020. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a CPA tax preparation business in Hastings on Hudson, NY. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored Recommendation Reports that incorporate tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines research and modeling with automated tools to support these recommendations, serving a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Shane Smith is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, MML Investors Services LLC, Cornell Pace Inc, and Union College. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing, collaborative planning relationships using firm-approved tools and offers various specialized planning programs.

Susan Davis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Tarrytown, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee for a family member’s trust and acts as an insurance agent specializing in long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 comprehensive, collaborative annual financial planning engagements supported by proprietary software tools and a range of investment and educational programs.

Joseph Lauricella is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 24 years and Bank of America for 8 years before joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.