Nikita West is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to this, she worked as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022 and served as a Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo Bank from 2013 to 2021. Her professional experience spans various facets of financial services, focusing on client relationships and investment solutions. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial planning and investment consulting. Nikita emphasizes building long-term partnerships with her clients by understanding their individual financial goals and providing transparent guidance throughout their financial journeys. Outside of her professional life, Nikita enjoys cooking and baking, hiking, music, outdoor adventures, traveling, and writing.

Francis Dwyer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Rhinebeck Bank, Osaic Institutions LLC, and Walden Savings Bank. Outside his advisory role, he owns Leo Builds LLC, a family-owned business involved in real estate transactions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers across discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Sal Lucido is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through part-time referrals and owns Lucido + Associates, Inc., an entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while operating on a tiered wrap-fee basis.

Kashif Ali is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Patricia Weinshank is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodbury, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bridgehampton National Bank and LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party providers.

Gerald Terwilleger Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Zircar Ceramics Inc. from 2005 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

David Keller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked since 2015. He has 12 years of industry experience and is based in Middletown, NY. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property in Falmouth, MA. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by in-house Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tamara Washalski is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Senior Partner for M1 Investment Club, LLC, where she oversees investment education and stock analysis, and acts as District Commissioner for the Jockey Hollow Pony Club in Middletown, NY. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services.

Jennifer Paolicelli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked exclusively with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. She is based in Tafton, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Roger Pikul Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in several business activities, including serving as trustee for the Angela Pikul Trust and participating in consulting and marketing ventures. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of advisers, offering brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services. The firm employs various asset-allocation and risk-assessment tools and supports legacy platform transitions, utilizing multiple third-party service providers.

Nicholas Mirecki is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Ferrigno Financial and Fidelity Investments. Mirecki also has experience in the catering industry through Inn Credible Caterers. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios for its clients.

Margaret Schimmelpfennig is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Newburgh, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has a background in education, having been employed by Hyde Park Central School District for 23 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Rajan Kumar is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBT Wealth LLC, Securities America Advisors, Private Advisor Group, and LPL Financial. Kumar is also the managing member of RBT Wealth, an independent registered investment advisor operating a wealth management division in partnership with a CPA firm. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach that employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing across a wide range of investment products.

Thomas Budington is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2021. Outside of advising, he is also active as a sales associate with Realty Benefit Services and Dergalis Associates LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of third-party and proprietary solutions tailored to client risk tolerance and needs.

Anthony Tangredi is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2017, he worked at Merrill for 13 years. He is also the owner of Tangredi Financial Services, LLC, a support company based in Goshen, NY. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports both advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

Evan Kirsch is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including MassMutual Life Insurance Company, New York Life Insurance Company, and various educational institutions. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance broker focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to large institutions, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services through a broad network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios tailored to client preferences.

Alissa Provanzana is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Rhinebeck Bank and Infinex Investments, among others. She serves as a board member for Wallkill Youth Lacrosse and the Inspire Foundation, supporting youth athletics and fundraising for individuals with disabilities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Joseph Montalbano is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Maple Pharmacy/CarePax and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he is involved in managing a modeling and talent agency and serves as director of coaching and scheduling for a local travel baseball organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides a range of program structures and access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Justin Pucci is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Goshen, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Grassi & Co., Wiss & Company, and Orange Bank & Trust. He also has experience working in education at Ramapo College of New Jersey and Goshen High School. 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, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Joshua Stewart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching and consulting through Stewart & Associates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.