Robert Berard is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2008, currently serving as a financial advisor in Carmel, NY. His credentials include the Series 66 license. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, primarily focused on assets held within Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Veronica Carrasquillo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Bank, and TIAA Financial Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs, including wrap and money-manager services, and emphasizes structured, collaborative financial planning engagements.

Paul Triano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and coach for Ridgefield Girls Softball. 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 offers a range of programs including wrap accounts and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative financial planning and goal analysis.

Lynn Braban is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, INVEST Financial Corp., and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in family and divorce mediation through Finding Common Ground, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ryan Mctigue is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2017, following a year at Ameriprise Financial Services. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach managed by an Investment Policy Committee and incorporates tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques in its portfolios.

Ernest Escobar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mahwah, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of BE Method, LLC, an e-commerce sales business. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of representatives.

Kristen Koluch is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2015 and previously spent 12 years at Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Yechezkel Kasnett is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at various Cetera entities since 2015 and previously spent eleven years with Michael S. Frohlich. Outside of his advisory role, Kasnett teaches Talmud to adult learners each morning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Fernando Remigio Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience, including 10 years at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. In addition to his financial career, he owns and operates Skyline Ent DJ & Music Production, LLC, a DJ company providing music entertainment for private events and lounges. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to provide written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Sean Martin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various entities, including ownership roles in an automated e-commerce business and a sports venture focused on organizing a men's lacrosse league. Martin also works part-time at a ski area where he teaches skiing and supervises staff. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Its program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision authority.

Mary Tompkins is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in White Plains, New York. She leads a team that works with a diverse group of clients to help them identify their financial goals, advance those objectives through strategic planning, and maintain focus on their long-term aspirations. With over three decades of experience in financial services, Mary prioritizes her clients' interests and needs through hands-on assistance. Her expertise includes college education planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth management, and retirement income. She values educating clients about their opportunities while alerting them to potential challenges, and she tailors her approach to each client's unique circumstances, including individual dreams, timeframes, family dynamics, and risk tolerance. Mary holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her educational background includes a High School Diploma from Carmel High School and an Associate's Degree from Dutchess Community College. Outside of work, she enjoys adventure sports, camping, hiking, running, volleyball, and spending time with her husband, two daughters, and three grandchildren.

Sudip Mukherjee is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2017, following a 14-year tenure at MBIA Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets activities.

Michael Mazzilli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on fixed annuities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Vincent Paone is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Metlife Securities Inc. for 20 years. He is also involved in insurance sales, focusing on individual and group life, health, property/casualty, and identity theft services. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, structuring client relationships around collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Derek Adnams is Vice President and Wealth Planner, focusing on developing customized financial plans to help clients and their families manage their wealth effectively. He works closely with clients to understand their personal and financial stories, assess their current situations, and align strategies toward their future goals. Derek's professional experience includes roles such as Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2021, Premier Banker at Wells Fargo in 2021, Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2019 to 2021, and other positions with Capital One, Scottrade, MassMutual Albany Agency, Highland Capital Brokerage, New York Life, MassMutual Financial Group, CUNA Mutual Group, and Prudential Financial dating back to 1998. These roles have contributed to his expertise in financial consulting and wealth planning. No information regarding Derek's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Ruhi Unwalla is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2020, Ruhi held roles at ASK Wealth Advisors and in debt and treasury advisory at Redbridge. Outside of finance, Ruhi has experience working in fitness-related businesses, including Lucille Roberts and Kika Stretch Studio. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop asset allocation models and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities than many institutional advisory programs.

Richard Galgano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 14 years with Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Galgano is involved with Prestige Wealth Group LLC and G2 Financial LLC outside of his advisory role. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jared Lynne is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and consults through JLYNNE CONSULTING LLC. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in investable assets, offering retirement-income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advice, delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Ronald Langus is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, and serves on the Board of Trustees for The Wimbledon Condo in White Plains, NY. Langus is also involved with the Jewish Federation of the Desert and the UJA Federation of the Desert as a director. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including third-party managed portfolios, and serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Darnel Shillingford is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase and Ace and the Writing Services. Outside of finance, he is the author of the book *Financial Student Athletes* and is involved in its distribution and presentations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.