Frank Maltez Barahona is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and TD Bank. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bimal Gupta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and has been involved with Parsippany Tax and Accounting Corporation since 2010, where he operates a CPA accounting and tax practice. He serves on the board of the Northeast Society for Education and Learning and participates on the advisory board of Citizens Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach supported by research and algorithmic analysis.

Bela Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1995. Patel is also a co-owner of a family investment-related business. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Matthew Fazendeiro is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and the Guardian Life Insurance Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in the food service industry and has worked for the Food and Drug Administration. 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 and access to third-party asset management, supporting client portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Nicholas Glensor is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2018 and previously worked at Rowan University from 2014 to 2018. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), 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.

Justin Winkelman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services based in Warren, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and H. Beck Inc/Grove Point Investments Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales through an outside insurance brokerage focused on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing technology such as Monte Carlo simulations and automated asset-allocation tools to develop collaborative annual financial plans.

Roopesh Amin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Joseph Cataldo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and previously spent 11 years at Morgan Stanley. He is also the owner of Iron Ridge Wealth Management Group and Cataldo Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals, and it supports a broad advisor network with additional specialized services in municipal finance and retirement plan advisory.

Thomas Vastardis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 27 years before joining Cetera in 2025. In addition to his advisory work, he provides income tax preparation and accounting services through his business, Thomas Vastardis & Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment options.

Ryan Welsch is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Shapiro Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Marc Israel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Verizon for 18 years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and model portfolios.

Mark Rodrick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2019. Rodrick has a 50% ownership in MRFJ Capital, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Vanessa Rodriguez Alonso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Spodium Auto Care LLC with her spouse, where she contributes to marketing, bookkeeping, and operations. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jonathan Panik is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of American Avenue Clothing LLC, an e-commerce venture started for his son. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and operates within the larger J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Kyle Lustenberger is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he and his wife own and manage a personal vacation home in Rancho Mirage, California. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

James Ramentol is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by technology and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Andrea Horowitz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to her current role. Horowitz serves as a FINRA arbitrator, analyzing and arbitrating industry complaints. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joseph Prorok Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Octavian Capital Partners LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Gail Miller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she has a 50% ownership interest in Miller Wealth Managers, LLC, a firm engaged in investment-related activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Steven Saunders is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he was involved with Mountain State Ent & Facial for four years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.