Geeta Brana is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Royal Alliance since 2017 after an eight-year career break. Outside of her advisory work, she founded WHEEL, a nonprofit social networking group focused on empowering and educating women. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with various investment platforms and third-party solutions.

Joseph Tenpenny is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a network of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ira Krulik is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Osaic Wealth Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Leslie Curran is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, Leslie worked at Newbridge Financial Services Group, LPL Financial, Regal Advisory Services, and Buckman Buckman and Reid. Outside of advisory work, Leslie serves as vice president of a networking group based in Charlotte, NC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options.

Robert Blundon is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Janney Montgomery Scott, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also active as an insurance broker, working with life insurance and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative annual engagements that analyze client goals with firm-approved software tools.

Jordan Celkupa is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Triton Financial Planning Group Inc., SagePoint Financial, Inc., OSAIC Services, Inc., and Robert J. Oberst, Sr. & Associates. He is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent, selling life, health, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and utilizes technology-driven research tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Ken Walters is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2025. In his professional capacity, Ken focuses on helping clients pursue their financial goals by taking the time to understand their unique priorities, concerns, and aspirations, which enables him to create tailored financial plans. Ken values building relationships and aims to make a positive impact on the lives of the individuals and families he serves. Outside of his professional work, he engages in activities such as enjoying the beach, football, golf, movies, scuba diving, and traveling.

Michael Guido is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license, with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2013. Based in Red Bank, NJ, Guido provides financial advisory services within a large institutional firm. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Geoffrey Schroeder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through a broad range of retail and institutional services.

Arthur Hornak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Invest Financial Corporation and Sun National Bank, and he has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a range of program options.

Mason Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as a server at Blend Bar and Bistro. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved tools to support a collaborative, annual planning process.

William Bodnar III is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he spent nine years in education. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Rosa Quartuci is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of RVCS Enterprises, a retail and online store business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various channels including corporate financial planning agreements.

Vernon Paulson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its prior iteration as Axa Advisors, Llc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing proprietary and third-party managed solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Khawaja Tariq is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., where he has served since 2012. Bringing extensive experience in investment management, he started his career at The Northern Trust Company in 1998 and later worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney before joining Merrill. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's degree from DePaul University and maintains several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition, he holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. Fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, and English, Mr. Tariq is committed to building strong client relationships and delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to individual goals. Outside of his professional activities, Khawaja Tariq is involved with the Muslim Community Center of Chicago and the Village of Morton Grove. His personal interests include golfing, tennis, and traveling.

John Alberti is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors, DB USA Core Corporation, and Deutsche Bank Securities. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, leveraging third-party asset managers and advisory platforms alongside its own service network.

Larsen Flinn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Holmdel, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisory representatives with research and operational tools across a wide array of investment strategies.

Anthony Giordano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Linsco Private Ledger. He is also a majority owner of GIORDANO GP, LLC, a merchant partnership based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Nicholas Joyce is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity futures registrations.

Christopher Gramolini is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.