Akhileswar Patel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a child care business. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a range of wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to advisory models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party programs and providing a variety of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Devashish Shah is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent ten years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Lynn Delprado Araneta is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and spent 37 years at Signator Investors, Inc. Her other business activities include serving as a financial adviser and insurance agent, focusing on retirement, insurance, investment, and college education planning. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Adam Altman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021 and previously held positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in White Pelican Development, an investment venture focused on multi-family real estate. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with alternative investments and centralized custodial services.

Andrew Jurczynski is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he works with clients to develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a range of matters including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. Additionally, he can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Andrew's areas of focus include college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrew earned a Bachelor's Degree from Monmouth University. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Andrew enjoys camping, fishing, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Michael Centonza is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Staten Island. He specializes in assisting individuals and families with making informed financial decisions to build and preserve their wealth. His approach involves understanding clients' priorities to develop strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Michael provides services including general investing, retirement planning, and liquidity management, as well as access to additional banking and financing resources through Bank of America specialists. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Staten Island and has earned professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and as a Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Michael is involved in community activities through the Knights of Columbus. His personal interests include baseball, football, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Kevin Meszaros is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He also manages multiple accounting and tax firms and serves as chairman of the South Amboy Redevelopment Agency. Additionally, he is a partner in Maison De Fils of NJ, a needlepoint supplies business where he works as a photographer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Michael Pimpinelli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Metlife Securities and over a decade at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in developing a smartphone application through an LLC he owns. 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 offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools.

Lauren Ruperto is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she collaborates with clients to develop personalized investment strategies that align with their unique financial goals, focusing on balancing risk, protection, and growth. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Lauren worked as a Financial Solution Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2023 to 2024. Her professional experience centers on investment consulting and financial advising, aiming to provide tailored financial planning services. Outside of her professional work, Lauren has interests that include beach activities, cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Kevin Rodin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including during its prior affiliation as AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as an administrator or executor of an estate or trustee of a trust for a non-family member. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a range of third-party asset managers and proprietary programs.

David Munoz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Merrill in 2018 and subsequently Bank of America in 2025. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Joseph Mele is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brightview and served as an instructor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains insurance appointments. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Ingrida Veizaj is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked exclusively within the J.P. Morgan organization since 2016 in various roles. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Theodore Thiro is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with both LPL Financial and Flagstar Bank N.A. since 2013. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Bleke is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of MB Luxury Auto Group and serves as a successor trustee for a family living trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of investment programs, including proprietary and third-party models, and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed Investment Adviser Representatives.

Brian Coelho is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with individuals and families to develop personalized investment plans and tax-efficient retirement strategies. Brian specializes in retirement income planning, IRA rollovers, and integrating investment strategies within the Merrill Lynch and Bank of America ecosystem. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pennsylvania State University and has a professional designation as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional background includes roles in financial compliance and risk analysis, as well as advisory experience at Equitable Advisors and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys activities such as golfing, baseball, ice hockey, running, and traveling. He values preparation, teamwork, and discipline, which he applies in his client relationships.

Jeremiah Mc Namara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anthony Grassi Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with multiple Cetera entities and First Allied Advisory Services since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Biagini Grassi Advisory Group, LLC, a holding company, and participates in wealth advisory activities through BG Wealth Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and various retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, third-party managers, or customized strategies.

Thomas Flood is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Chantley Thomas is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with industry experience spanning one year. Thomas holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has prior work experience at Bristol Myers Squibb, Iqvia, Campbell University College of Pharmacy, and CVS Pharmacy. Outside of financial advising, Thomas is president of Thomas Multiservices LLC, a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm relies on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports clients through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors and over $15 billion in assets under management.