Edward Kovac is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MetLife Securities Inc and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He serves as a volunteer board member for organizations providing services and information to elderly and sight-impaired individuals. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm structures financial planning as an annual, collaborative process using analytical software and generally recommends investment categories and strategies rather than specific products.

Eric Nachman is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Nachman co-presides over Endurance Operations Management LLC, managing business operations including human resources, expense management, and accounting. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily to clients with significant investable assets. Its approach integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Nadi Beciri is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB in 2021, Beciri worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and David Lerner Associates. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 with centralized custody and a distinctive operational model that integrates advisory and brokerage services.

David Lasco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Valhalla, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Co-President of the Fordham University Alumni Westchester and sits on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of the Greater Hudson Valley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brian Valente is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pelham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Valente serves as a board member and co-president of two nonprofit organizations: the Chester Park Association and the Pelham Booster Club, both of which focus on community activities and local engagement. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, emphasizing personalized client risk assessment and model-based investment strategies.

Ghedalia Gold Pastor is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. Currently with Merrill and Bank of America, Pastor’s prior experience includes roles at Tesla Inc. and Consigli Construction Co. from 2016 to 2017, as well as time at the University of Maryland. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John Barbary is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 34 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment implementation is primarily model-driven, with services that include financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

John Szot is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2021 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves with the Park Ridge Police Department and owns a small business, Lamplighter Lane LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Richard Koll is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Fort Lee, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Infinex Investments, Apple Bank, and Navian Capital Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of program platforms, employing a multi-manager approach with discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Todd Kingsbury is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Potomac Commodities Transportation and Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. He serves on the boards of the D C K Endowment Fund Inc. and HomeWorks Trenton, Inc., an organization focused on education and housing for women in marginalized communities. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Daniel Dawson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked at Allstate Insurance Co for nine years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and use of advanced methodologies including AI in portfolio management.

Nicholas Petriello is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined in 2025 following a 24-year tenure at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. He is co-owner of two insurance-related LLCs, Wealth By Design LLC and Access Benefit Consulting LLC, which offer a variety of insurance products including group medical and accident coverage. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, providing integrated brokerage, advisory services, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers portfolios incorporating a broad range of investment options, alongside access to multiple third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Reed Karsen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including positions at Montclair State University and UPS. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and manage fund advisory services.

Richard Cutler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He currently works with LPL Financial and has previously been affiliated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., Cutler Financial Services, LLC, and Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Cutler is an independent insurance agent specializing in property and casualty, business, health, and disability insurance products. 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 advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, utilizing various investment models, third-party asset managers, and customized strategies.

Paul Marrero is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Marrero is also the owner of Palisades Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in West Nyack, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Pamela Wetherbee is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial industry and has been with Ameriprise since 2011. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the finance secretary for Fishkill United Methodist Church and is the First Vice Chair of her local Democratic Committee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jack Habif is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He also serves as a power of attorney for Sheron Habif in a non-investment capacity. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Terence Brady is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he has taught at the American School of Business for over ten years and serves as a certified substitute teacher and softball coach for the North Bergen Board of Education. 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 access to third-party asset managers.

James Choe is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers to implement tailored portfolio solutions.

Rosa Mazzone is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Her work history includes roles at City National Bank and UBS Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital-markets capabilities.