Nicole Lopez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and has been in the industry since 2022. She previously worked at New York Life Insurance Company and has been involved with community organizations such as the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where she is based, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its involvement in fund advisory, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Neil Gargiulo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as an arbitrator in FINRA securities regulation panels. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and provides a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Ortega is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked with Westport Resources Management Inc, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Ortega is an independent insurance agent with Guidelight Financial. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes multiple platforms and custodians and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Ryan Dubak serves as a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. In this role, he manages relationships and coordinates services for new and existing clients, focusing on developing customized investment plans that align with clients' overall goals and objectives. Ryan began his career in 2008 at Merrill, initially working in the Greenwich, Connecticut office before moving to the New York office in 2011. He has expertise in helping clients optimize financial outcomes related to lifetime planning, heirs, charity, and taxes. He earned a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York System and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation as well as the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys football, golfing, hunting, music, pickleball, running, skiing, and tennis.

Michael Mercuri is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Fairfield University, Deloitte, and Sacred Heart University. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adam Sloane is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has prior experience at Ameriprise. He is also the owner of Spirit Capital Management, Inc., a management consulting business that is currently being wound down. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Robert Cohen is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance agency specializing in life insurance, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Ari Lander is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he held various roles including multiple engagements with Ridgefield Hardware and positions at Fairfield University and Dan Smick Painting. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Ridgefield Hardware as an ongoing activity since 2021. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frederick Faustini is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles in diverse fields such as education, retail, and healthcare prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with notable use of systematic methodologies and advanced technology in its investment process.

Diana Giraldo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Huntington Simmons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2012. Prior to his current role, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association starting in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market analysis.

Eric Esposito is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions including with the Orlando Solar Bears and at several educational institutions such as Mercyhurst University and the University of New Hampshire. 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 a range of model‑based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joshua Felice is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he worked at Pitney Bowes and has held various roles in different industries. He is also active as an independent insurance agent, selling and servicing life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as ongoing, collaborative relationships and offers a variety of investment programs and educational seminars.

James Curtin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., including HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and approximately $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Steven Rountos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Prior to that, he was employed at Nauticos Investment Advisors, LLC from 2009 to 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a restaurant business in Reddington, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process uses firm-approved tools and market simulations, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Anthony Giuliante Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in teaching a New York State health insurance point and reduction program. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and various institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Samuel Gilliland Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank and Fieldpoint Securities, LLC, as well as Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the financial committee of the Connecticut Audubon Society and holds board positions with the Mountain Grove Cemetery and the Greenwich Hockey Club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles and implements portfolios through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with financial planning and brokerage services.

Bradley Thompson is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Equitable Advisors and has previously worked at Wells Fargo and Raymond James. 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. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party managers to deliver its services, without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Carla Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tarrytown, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and concurrently serves at NationalPlanning Corporation and operates a part-time self-employment business. Outside of her advisory roles, she has experience as an instructor at Hampton Inn in Yonkers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Joseph Passaniti is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Hudson Financial Services, DJP Capital Advisors, Country Bank, and JP Accounting & Tax CPA. He serves as director of tax and financial planning at Hudson Financial Services and is vice president of Hudson Tax Services LLC. He is also treasurer and a board member for The Jesse A. Collyer, Jr. Youth Sports Leagues of Ossining, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a large network of independent advisors.