Michael Brand is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY, and has worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and TIAA during his career. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 offers a range of planning services and educational seminars, delivering collaborative, goal-based recommendations without investment discretion.

Elijah Rawls is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2024, with prior roles at Citigroup, Bank of America, and Merrill. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering non-discretionary and discretionary investment options alongside financial planning and managed accounts. The firm is notable for its integrated structure and large client base, delivering multi-asset model portfolios with periodic reviews and access to alternative investments.

Shraga Goldhirsch is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. He has been associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2012. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

Anthony Cefaloni is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and various positions outside the financial industry, including time spent at Harrison Recreation and Gus's Franklin Park Restaurant. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Loveleen Engineer is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 designations and have previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and HSBC Securities among other firms. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Jason Sperber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the resale of timepieces through a business he owns with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad client base.

Luis Martinez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 22 years of industry experience, including nine years at UBS Financial Services and six years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Thomas Koscal Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Scarsdale, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015 and previously at LPL Financial for one year. 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 through a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, with certain services provided by affiliated entities.

Robert Tria is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce personalized Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jose Vicente Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of NJ2CA, LLC, a financial planning business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process while emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Ardell Roan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, Ardell worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. In addition to his advisory role, he has been involved with SUNY Orange since 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, with planning services covering areas such as retirement, education, and niche needs like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Paul Levis is a CFP® and CFA® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Summit Financial Consultants, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Allianz Global Investors Managed Accounts LLC. Levis also has involvement with Summit Financial Consultants' non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Paul Lotito is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the RLA Group. He has over 33 years of experience focusing on portfolio design and implementation for high-net-worth individuals, associations, and charitable institutions. Paul works closely with clients to develop portfolios that align with their financial needs and concerns, specializing in areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, and retirement income. Paul holds a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise includes tactical asset allocation strategies and portfolio management services. The RLA Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, which he is part of, serves clients including high net worth individuals and their families, foundations, and corporate retirement plans, helping them prepare for significant life events like retirement and generational wealth transfer. Paul has been married to Cheryl for over 39 years and they have two adult children. His personal interests include basketball, racquetball, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Josephine Holguin is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2019 to 2024. She has also held positions outside finance, including at Holiday Inn and Santa Fe College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, offering tax-aware options and various portfolio implementation features.

Ramsey Khattab is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 21 years prior to joining OSAIC. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates several businesses including a social networking dating portal and medical aesthetics spas. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering comprehensive financial planning, advisory services, and brokerage programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various tools and multiple investment strategy options.

James Cramer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pompton Plains, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Chris Kampitsis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017 and has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of financial advising, he is a partial owner and consultant for a restaurant/bar business and is involved in consulting and management roles through several related business ventures, including tax preparation services and marketing consulting. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and investment management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers ongoing, collaborative financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and provides a range of programs including asset management and educational seminars.

Yedidya Diena is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he operated a custom clothing business and held various roles in educational and nonprofit organizations, including Chai Lifeline Canada and Touro University. His outside business activities include managing a custom clothing enterprise. Merrill and its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC provide managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Bajakian is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and with Primerica Advisors since 1990. Bajakian is registered with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His other business activities include sales of investment-related products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap fee structure.

Joseph Brunelli is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is a trustee for his father's trust and holds a minority ownership in a real estate holding company. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.