John Blanos is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously held roles at National Planning Corporation, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, and Guardian Life. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in offering life insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with an emphasis on a broad advisory network supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Daniel Mahoney is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 1984 as an institutional bond trader before transitioning to a Financial Advisor role in 1985. Over his career, he has developed expertise in areas including college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. He has also earned professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Daniel has personal interests that include golfing, hiking, reading, and skiing.

Nadezda Timokhova is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She combines her background in investment research, company valuation, and capital markets analysis with her financial planning expertise to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Nadezda works with individuals, families, and business owners to address a variety of financial priorities, including investing, retirement planning, and preparation for expected and unexpected life events. She places emphasis on understanding each client's goals, priorities, and financial situation in order to develop personalized strategies aligned with their objectives. Nadezda is committed to building long-term relationships and providing guidance as her clients' needs and circumstances evolve to help them pursue greater financial confidence over time. Nadezda holds a Doctorate Degree from the State University of Management and has earned professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is proficient in English and Russian.

Anthony Gallucci is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of experience in the financial industry, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Folor Inc. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Baruch College, Imprintive Commercial Art, and Temple University. MassMutual 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 collaborative, annual planning engagements and a range of investment and educational programs.

Angella Dorsch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and 16 years of experience at the firm. She is based in Wayne, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Laster is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Merrill. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Isaac Frankel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leverages more than 25 years of investment management experience, including roles as a fixed income portfolio manager for mutual funds, pension plans, endowments, insurance companies, and high-net-worth individuals. Since joining Merrill in 2011, Isaac has applied the Goals-Based Wealth Management process to create personalized financial plans tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. He collaborates closely with internal partners at Bank of America and Merrill to implement wealth-building and income-generating strategies. Isaac holds a bachelor's degree in engineering and computer science from Princeton University and an MBA in finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certificant and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional affiliations include membership in the Estate Planning Council of Bergen County. Additionally, he has served as an adjunct instructor of Economics and Finance at Fairleigh Dickinson University and volunteered as an income tax preparer with The Food Bank of New York City's VITA program. Outside of his professional work, Isaac resides in Fort Lee, New Jersey, with family members living in Boston and New York City. His personal interests include music, reading, skiing, tennis, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Carlos Gutierrez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has held various positions within Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant. Prior to his roles at Fidelity, Carlos served as an AVP Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022. Carlos specializes in simplifying the financial planning process by fostering clear communication and providing ongoing support. He strives to help clients feel educated, informed, and confident as they navigate their financial planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Carlos is interested in activities such as camping, cooking and baking, fitness, outdoor adventures, reading, and volunteering.

Walter Golczewski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2016 and also operates a tax consulting and accounting business in Wayne, NJ. Additionally, he serves as a treasurer for a local homeowners association and works as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst assisting couples with financial aspects of divorce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships.

Douglas Fischer is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has experience at several financial institutions, including Bank of America, UBS Financial Services, and US Bank, with his most recent roles beginning in 2023. Prior to his financial career, he attended Rutgers University and worked at Morris Knolls. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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.

Ernesto Marques is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of advising, he is the owner of ARA Marketplace LLC, an e-commerce retail 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Anthony Browne is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1998 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of advising, he is an investor and general partner in a restaurant business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jeffrey Klein is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at METLIFE Securities Inc and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to advising, he is involved in outside insurance sales covering life, health, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability income products. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a collaborative, annual planning process with firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning programs, including recent additions like Divorce Planning.

Dennis Lavin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2006 and also operates Lavin & Associates, a tax and accounting services firm serving clients in the New York tri-state area, where he is a partner and CPA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Louis Zaccaro is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he owns a tax preparation business and is involved in insurance sales through his own wealth management entities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing various managed account programs and access to alternative investments.

George Zaki is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to connect all aspects of their financial lives and help prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. He provides advice and guidance to develop personalized financial strategies that consider risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. George's expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas including institutional and corporate benefit services, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. His advisory philosophy emphasizes working together with clients to uncover what matters most to them and their families and create strategies to pursue their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ain Shams and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In his personal time, George enjoys basketball, biking, fishing, music, photography, reading, running, soccer, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Rita Esquenazi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her previous roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Robert Marrone is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, New Jersey, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wachovia Bank, and MSI Financial Services. He serves as Vice President of the Marlboro Dance Team Booster Club, a nonprofit organization supporting fundraising efforts for a local high school dance team. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Lipman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Tarrytown, NY, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been associated with The Capital Preserve, Inc. since 2005 and worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. from 2002 to the present, as well as National Planning Corporation from 2000 to 2002. Lipman spends a small portion of his time on the sale of non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Luciano Dela Cruz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of experience in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with various financial products and referral channels.