Christopher Brenner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he spent 22 years at Mercer Allied Company, L.P. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Kjersten Lazar is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2007. She is a trustee of Player'e Eye Football Club, where she serves as secretary and takes notes during board meetings. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients, offering tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program.

Jairzinho Skair is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a laundromat business that operates with staff managing day-to-day activities. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Anthony Maiuolo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc. Maiuolo is also involved in several business ventures including managing a tax preparation service and consulting on marketing and lead generation for other advisors. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using detailed client data and firm-approved tools to deliver tailored financial recommendations.

Mark Wagner is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2013, bringing two years of personal banking experience focused on assisting clients with their financial needs and retirement planning. His expertise includes college education planning, employee financial health, socially responsible and values-based investing, ESG investing, and retirement income strategies. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Susquehanna University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, he volunteers at the Ossining Food Pantry and engages in various recreational activities including biking, boating, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, skiing, and soccer.

Brenner Lecompte is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following prior roles at Clearbridge Investments and Legg Mason. Outside of his advisory work, Lecompte is involved in faith-based speaking engagements and serves as a contractor with the Catholic Leadership Institute. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, focusing on advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Arnaldo Zelada is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Citizens Bank from 2016 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an Uber driver in Stamford, CT. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 advisors and combines research and analytics with diversification principles to support its investment approach.

Sandra Kapfer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad range of financial planning and investment services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with services that include cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning.

Claire Wright is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Edelman for three years and Y&R PR (now Goodfuse Communications) for two years. She also has experience with the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade and Saks Fifth Avenue. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Craig Forbes is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over two decades. He is also involved in a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance business related to investment activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance products through an integrated platform, utilizing model portfolios and third-party asset managers for investment advice and discretionary account management.

Charles Dear is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and is the managing member of Riverside Financial Group, LLC. He serves as a board member for GreenStage Guilford, an organization focused on arts and performing arts. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of strategies from proprietary models to third-party manager referrals.

Peter Luppino is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1995. He has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. 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 broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Eric Westerdale is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC, and he spent 14 years at Brooks Brothers before transitioning to finance. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and supports institutional clients via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Bo Zhang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Zhang has worked as an independent contractor for Uber. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Carissa Marz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works alongside her team to provide personalized financial strategies tailored to meet the goals and aspirations of their clients. Carissa’s approach emphasizes thorough attention to detail and professional handling of all aspects of the client relationship. She collaborates with her team to leverage Merrill Lynch's resources in delivering comprehensive wealth management services, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. Carissa resides in Washington, DC with her husband Ronald Charles Senegal and their children. Together, they enjoy traveling and exploring new experiences.

Saphora Afkhami is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked at UBS, MUFG, and Fiera Capital. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-founder of CRAIIVE, a web application designed to inventory groceries through photos. 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 recommendations.

Alex West is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to this role, Alex served as an Investments Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Alex also has experience as a Private Client Advisor and Private Client Banker at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC between 2016 and 2022. With 10 years in the financial services industry, Alex collaborates closely with individuals and families to understand their circumstances, values, and aspirations. This approach aids clients in navigating complex financial decisions and developing plans aligned with their priorities. Alex's personal interests include comedy, fitness, football, social events with friends, pets, and traveling.

Lora Robertson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She transitioned into wealth management after a career spanning over two decades focusing on institutional clients. Most recently, she was a Partner at Goldman Sachs, where she oversaw the Global Foreign Exchange Sales business, a role that included living and working in New York City and London. Lora earned her Bachelor's Degree from Princeton University, where she captained the Cross Country and Track teams. She holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, as well as professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and wealth management for women, sports, and entertainment clients. She remains involved with her alma mater as Co-President of Friends of Princeton Track and serves as a board member of Student Sponsor Partners. Lora lives in Riverside, Connecticut with her family and maintains personal interests in reading, running, and traveling.

Christopher Capalbo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans aimed at strengthening and securing their financial futures. He utilizes Fidelity's process to create, implement, and monitor strategies tailored to each client's needs, helping them build confidence and security in their financial wellbeing. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, Christopher held the role of Registered Representative at LPL Financial, LLC from 2019 to 2023. His experience also includes analyst positions at Arcim Advisors and Alphastrat in 2019, as well as Lanx Advisors from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he worked in business development at Goldfinch Capital Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016 and served as Vice President at Titan Advisors, LLC from 2003 to 2011. Outside of his professional work, Christopher's personal interests include football, gardening, and golf.

Michael Sander is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tarrytown, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at National Planning Corporation from 2004 to 2017. He is also involved with The Creative Planners Group, Ltd., where he has been active since 2003. 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 various advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.