Matthew Gruseke is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Bienville Capital Management, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Inc, and Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform, additionally operating as a registered broker-dealer that provides placement and investment banking services.

Urszula Madra is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and MetLife Securities. She has been with Hightower Advisors and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2022. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes multi-manager solutions and manager selection, using both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Alexandra Miele is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Hightower Advisors since 2013. Alexandra has also engaged in paid speaking for advanced financial planning seminars through Purpose Consulting Group. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with a broad range of portfolio construction options.

Ronald Dragotta is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he specializes in retirement benefit consulting and personalized wealth management strategies. With over 27 years of industry experience, he adopts a goals-based approach to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives by utilizing professional asset managers and investment platforms. Ronald focuses on Merrill's 401(k) Retirement Plan platform and provides services to local communities and organizations. He works closely with a team within his office and leverages the resources of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to deliver active and dedicated service. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategy. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hofstra University and professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of work, Ronald spends time with his wife Linda, an elementary school teacher, and their two daughters, Catherine and Caroline. They enjoy outdoor activities such as running, hiking, and kayaking on the Long Island Sound. Ronald is also involved in volunteering with community organizations.

David Gabay is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held roles at several firms including Commonwealth Financial Network, Cetera Advisors LLC, and Investors Capital Corporation. Gabay also operates a business under the name Pinnacle Planning Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches and platforms.

Elizabeth Schroder is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 40 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008, following a period at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, and provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Bruce Brown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for a family trust. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Anthony Carpentieri is a Private Wealth Advisor and managing partner of the Erdmann, Giannetti, Brookfield, Carpentieri Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. His practice specializes in providing custom wealth management services, strategies, and advice for senior executives and families navigating significant life events and transitions. The group has been recognized on Barron's Top 50 Private Wealth Management Teams list and is known for advising clients on a range of areas including investment management, wealth transfer, credit, philanthropy, and family office services. Anthony's expertise includes concentrated wealth management and estate planning aimed at preserving wealth across generations while enhancing diversification. Anthony began his career with Merrill in 2007 and has earned multiple accolades, including being listed as the #1 Next Generation Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill by Forbes from 2017 through 2023 and recognized among the Top 40 Advisors under 40 by Financial Planning Magazine in 2022 and 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Business Economics, and Legal Studies, as well as an MBA in Management, both from Iona College. He also maintains the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) certification. Outside of his professional work, Anthony is involved in his community as a member of the Iona University Alumni Board and has served on the Board of Trustees for John S. Burke Catholic High School. His personal interests include basketball, boating, reading, writing, and spending time with his family.

Declan Thall is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pergola Haus and Egans and Sons. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs various investment and planning methodologies but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning service.

Danny Dable is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, JP Morgan Chase, and Hudson Bay Capital. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Vincent Cucuzza is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. His prior work includes six years at METLIFE. Outside of advising, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering a range of insurance products including life, health, disability, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements, using firm-approved analytical tools to recommend investment strategies without discretionary authority.

William Tripodo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of investment and financial solutions.

Michael Wray is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Investment Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. He serves on the advisory board of Korean K9 Rescue, a charity that re-homes dogs from Korea, where he provides advice and volunteers at events. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and provides non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Lukasz Janko is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, Key Investment Services, and Santander Securities. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Andrew Goldstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with Select Human Services, a nonprofit agency in Pleasantville, New York, and owns a real estate property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employing a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Michael Cappiello is an Investment Consultant who focuses on helping clients plan their financial futures based on their specific goals. He provides personalized guidance tailored to each client's unique financial background. Michael combines his professional role with his experience as a father, emphasizing the pursuit of financial peace of mind and the protection of clients' legacies. He has professional experience as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Michael's personal interests include art, golf, kayaking, parenthood, skiing, and swimming.

John Horner is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 35 years of experience in the securities, investment management, and banking industries, with a background that includes extensive executive and relationship management roles both domestically and internationally. His expertise encompasses corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, as well as sports and entertainment and retirement income planning. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service with a focus on International Economics from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in both Spanish and English. In addition to his professional responsibilities, John serves his community as Commissioner of the New Canaan Fire Department and participates in various organizations such as the New Canaan Fire Company No. 1, Trout Unlimited, and the National Sporting Clays Association. He is also involved with the Darien Chamber of Commerce and the Fairfield County Fish & Game Protective Association. Outside of his professional and community commitments, John has personal interests in baseball, fishing, golfing, hunting, soccer, and traveling.

Dale Akinla is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Akinla serves on the investment committee for St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Bedford, New York, where he reviews investment policy guidelines and monitors the church’s endowment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kerry Karangelen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, Karangelen is involved in equestrian-related activities through his sole proprietorship of an equestrian LLC and operates a fashion app linking to equestrian gear. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Greg Giandalone is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2020. He adopts a goals-based approach to financial planning, focusing on understanding clients' priorities to guide their financial strategies. Greg is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a U.S. Army Veteran, which informs his disciplined and client-focused methodology. Greg's professional experience spans several prominent financial institutions. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2016 to 2020. He also held positions as a Wealth Management Client Associate at Ameriprise Financial and Merrill Lynch, as well as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and a Stockbroker at John Thomas Financial and E-1 Asset Management. Outside of his professional work, Greg engages in activities related to family, fitness, military service, pets, tennis, and volunteering.