Yocari Lara is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for seven years and SW Financial for one year. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Outside of her advisory work, she is engaged in independent contracting and personal services unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Francis Obrien is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at AIG Capital Services, Inc. and Hightower Securities, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charities through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Allen Grommet is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined the firm in 2024, and previously spent 11 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He also owns Caring Financial Services & Caring Wealth Management, a business focused on investment-related insurance and advisory services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and organizations, providing integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and offers diversified portfolios with various investment options, managing accounts on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Jeffrey Mandell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and associated with Bank of America since 2006. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America to provide access to a broad set of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Lucy Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Nomura and Morgan Stanley, as well as time spent at Cornell University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets under management.

Laura Ciminera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated service group since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety 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 models.

Sherry Swenson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 1987. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the Indian Hills High School Boys Soccer Boosters Association as a fundraiser and alumni member. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Mauro Puello is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation. He has experience in financial services through roles at Total Deployment Solutions, The Wright Star, FX Trading Academy, and Cardinal Bridge LLC. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and delivers institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Steven Lobasso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an estate-related business in Amawalk, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs structured planning tools and supports a broad range of investment and trading activities through its parent company.

Jamie Edwards is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has been with Ameriprise since 2024 and has prior experience in education, including roles at Fairfield University and Darien Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Divito Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2007 and is also associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Philip Kimmel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Luigi Muccitelli is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors, and currently leads Fondi Wealth Management, Inc. as CEO and President. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored recommendations supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Matthew Brogan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a power of attorney position related to an entity named F A B in Beach Haven, New Jersey. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Aidan Tessler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at Family Management Corporation and Fitzsimmons Abrams LLP, and he has academic experience from the University of Florida. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with Camp Chen-A-Wanda. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools.

Glenn Cohen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management options.

Christopher Busch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 scenario modeling.

Kenneth Helman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. 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 and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools.

James Dimitriou is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, employing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Lilly Heller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at End Point Corp. and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research.