Robert Muhleisen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Muhleisen is also involved with RJM Investment Management and Planning LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools. The firm serves clients who meet a net-worth threshold with a broad planning menu that includes specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Juan Leon Ruiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving plan sponsors with tailored solutions and a broader range of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bernard Pigott is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill, as well as owning a Fit Body Boot Camp franchise and operating Pigott Consulting. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Hall is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Annu Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill, LPL Financial, LLC, and IBEX Wealth Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research-driven approaches based on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Margot O'Neill is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1979. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Bimal Gupta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and has been involved with Parsippany Tax and Accounting Corporation since 2010, where he operates a CPA accounting and tax practice. He serves on the board of the Northeast Society for Education and Learning and participates on the advisory board of Citizens Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach supported by research and algorithmic analysis.

Bela Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1995. Patel is also a co-owner of a family investment-related business. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John Cicmansky is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He specializes in building customized financial plans that prioritize the personal and financial needs of his clients and their families. His approach involves collaborating closely with clients to determine investment decision preferences and to simplify their financial lives. Prior to his current position, John worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2011 to 2022. He also served as a Registered Representative at AXA Advisors LLC in 2010. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys camping, golf, kayaking, skiing, softball, and volunteering.

Justin Winkelman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, and H. Beck Inc./Grove Point Investments. Outside of advising, he is also active as an insurance broker with Integrous Financial LLC, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 uses detailed client data and firm-approved analytical tools to deliver written recommendations, emphasizing collaborative, ongoing financial planning relationships.

Roopesh Amin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Joseph Cataldo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and previously spent 11 years at Morgan Stanley. He is also the owner of Iron Ridge Wealth Management Group and Cataldo Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals, and it supports a broad advisor network with additional specialized services in municipal finance and retirement plan advisory.

Frank Mastrosimone is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 49 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Outside of advising, he occasionally assists his wife with her real estate transactions through Weichert Realtors. 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 employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated financial services.

Ryan Welsch is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Shapiro Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Mark Rodrick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2019. Rodrick has a 50% ownership in MRFJ Capital, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Samuel Santiago is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He and his team provide a full range of wealth management services tailored to corporate executives, business owners, and their families. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Samuel joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1999. His expertise includes corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. He assists corporate executives in integrating these benefits into a long-term financial strategy. Samuel emphasizes a comprehensive approach to wealth management that starts with understanding each client's individual goals. He also focuses on uncovering behavioral finance tendencies to better support clients in achieving their financial objectives. Samuel holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed a non-accredited certificate program at Middlesex County College. Outside of work, his personal interests include adventure sports, biking, hiking, music, reading, running, spending time with his family, traveling, watching movies, and woodworking.

Vanessa Rodriguez Alonso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Spodium Auto Care LLC with her spouse, where she contributes to marketing, bookkeeping, and operations. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jonathan Panik is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as the owner of American Avenue Clothing LLC, an e-commerce business established for his son. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG criteria, and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Maychl Agaybi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Agaybi has held roles in retail and other sectors including JD Sports and Big Lots. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance agency outside of his advisory duties. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Melissa Farfan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Foresters Financial Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.