Seth Hillman is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience serving clients in various aspects of wealth management, including college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Seth holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University at Buffalo. He resides in Glen Rock, New Jersey, with his wife Rayna and their two children.

Joseph Lombardi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Design Within Reach. 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 vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Kevin Kautzmann is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and previously worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance sales through his ownership and representation in related entities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and diversified portfolios using stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Nicole Mazzei is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Wells Fargo. She works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Martin Mc Ginley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Summit Financial, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Megan Wolf is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked briefly at Austin Private Wealth and SFMG Wealth Advisors. She attended the University of Texas at Austin from 2021 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Turner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, his work experience includes roles at PaveLogic, Aflac, and TCT Federal Credit Union, as well as academic studies at Clemson University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Nicholas Gariano is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Disney and ESPN. He also operates Gariano Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Elizabeth Mariconda is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2008, including J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Eliot Meshulam is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Stephen Kreher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at the Austin Chamber of Commerce from 2012 to 2017. Kreher also serves as a consultant with Guidepoint. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and models.

Thomas Tansey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 securities registrations. His career includes prior roles at MBSC Securities Corporation / BNY Mellon and earlier tenure at Merrill. Merrill, along 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.

Todd O'Connell Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Bankers Life Securities, and Scott Merl PA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs emphasizing structured financial planning and employs various modeling tools to assist in client planning.

Benito Moneta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citigroup/Citibank, and involvement with several private companies across different sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jacob Heitzner is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Crestron Electronics and attended the University of Delaware. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yocari Lara is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for seven years and SW Financial for one year. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Outside of her advisory work, she is engaged in independent contracting and personal services unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Francis Obrien is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at AIG Capital Services, Inc. and Hightower Securities, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charities through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Allen Grommet is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined the firm in 2024, and previously spent 11 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He also owns Caring Financial Services & Caring Wealth Management, a business focused on investment-related insurance and advisory services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and organizations, providing integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and offers diversified portfolios with various investment options, managing accounts on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Jeffrey Mandell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. He also has a concurrent affiliation with Bank of America, N.A. since 2006. 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.

Lucy Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Nomura and Morgan Stanley, as well as time spent at Cornell University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets under management.