Mana Sims is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and various capacities within J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Amanda Karaqi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Northwestern Mutual and Keller Williams Realty Partners. Outside of financial services, she was involved in real estate through Karaqi Real Estate, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of advisory programs, including managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Durkin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ascend Financial Services, Inc. and Financial Underwriters Inc. prior to joining Cetera. Durkin is currently based in Danbury, CT. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and managing over $256 billion in assets.

Tracy Curtis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Curtis worked for 14 years at David Lerner Associates. Outside of advisory work, Curtis is involved in a retirement and wealth management business and co-owns a real estate rental venture with a spouse. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and employs various investment strategies supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Antonio Dispensa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. His practice is based in Danbury, Connecticut. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Anthony Tringali is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent eight years with Bank of America and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Scott Mitchell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of advising, he is a CPA partner at Melillo & Mitchell and Innovative CPA Group, specializing in tax preparation and planning, and operates an independent insurance sales business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a broad network of advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to managed portfolios. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and multiple investment platforms to customize client portfolios, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Gregory Antonakos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and also works with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. He holds a Series 63 designation and is involved with investment-related activities at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Insurance Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Donna Colucci is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Rotary Club of Lake Mahopac. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Sunilda Vasquez is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JP Morgan Chase, and Fidelity Investments across multiple periods. Outside of her advisory role, she operates two online retail businesses, Ladies Armour and Pro Chutes LLC, overseeing management and banking activities for both. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Gabriel Vieira is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial, he worked in various roles including at Hudson Valley Credit Union, The Home Depot, and Amazon, Inc. He is also the owner of Do Dragao Gaming, a business he has operated since 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Ian Calle is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Charles Schwab in 2023, he worked in education from 2013 to 2023 and had a brief association with Providence College in 2022. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Raymond Khoury is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and is also affiliated with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, where he provides financial services and insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Jeffrey Sussman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years and Finesco Assoc. Inc. for 45 years. He has also been affiliated with Empire State College for over five decades. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing various investment platforms and tools designed to manage portfolios with a wide range of assets.

Steven Kleiner is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017 and previously spent nine years with Unified Financial Securities, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Michael Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

David Long is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Founders Financial Securities LLC, Securities America Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Personal Tax Systems, Inc., where he provides tax preparation and planning support. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and uses both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party sources.

Dennis Tracy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 12 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and then Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering personalized recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team, while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Ronald Molles Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Dean Aita is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously led Aita Financial Group, Inc. from 2010 to 2021. He serves as a trustee for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, overseeing its merger and transition in accordance with directives from the Archdiocese of Hartford. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that offers services through a large national network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, third-party managers, or bespoke strategies.