Sarah Barbey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in White Plains, NY. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2023, she worked at Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2023 and held various positions across consulting and staffing firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with a mix of quantitative and qualitative research and includes a broader regulatory registration profile that supports derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Thomas Teschic Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to tailor retirement income plans, primarily for clients with significant assets under management at Ameriprise.

Mark Fleksher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including a long tenure at Securities America Advisors, Inc., and operates Prestige Wealth Group, LLC. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools while overseeing substantial discretionary assets.

Ashley Cassera is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2007, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios using systematic methodologies.

John Murphy is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at firms including American Portfolios Advisors, HSBC Bank USA, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services. He is also licensed to sell insurance products, including fixed annuities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization tools, and access to third-party money managers across multiple platforms.

Joshua Bakhash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience, including more than 19 years with LPL Financial. He also holds a real estate license in New Jersey, though he is not actively engaged in real estate activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology-driven research and operational tools.

Paul Donato is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Donato operates under the DBA Empire Financial Advisors for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Aaron Morgenstern is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently advising at Ameriprise in Valhalla, NY. He has held positions at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously worked at Keybank, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Morgenstern has also been affiliated with the State University of New York at New Paltz since 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brian Burns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques.

Jeffrey Chin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2000 and works with corporate employees, business and real estate owners, affluent individuals and their families to develop and implement disciplined investment and borrowing strategies for wealth growth and preservation. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized financial plans. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Jeffrey worked in corporate credit and treasury departments for a major automotive manufacturer, where he gained experience in cash flow management which informs his planning and investment philosophy. He has a particular focus on workplace retirement plans, working with employers to evaluate 401(k), profit-sharing and defined benefit plans, select investment menus, and provide educational presentations. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Baruch College. He has earned several professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is also a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts.

Christopher Leckenby is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved as an investor representative with Jewelers Mutual Group, a property and casualty firm. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through its affiliated entities.

Gregory Sinno is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019, following a 23-year tenure at Foresters Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for Parents Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial consulting services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Brendon Keady is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works to help clients achieve their financial objectives. He focuses on understanding clients' visions and assisting them in constructing meaningful investment strategies. Brendon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing from Customer Relationship Advocate to Investment Solutions Representative, and currently serves as an Investment Consultant. This experience has provided him with insight into client relations and investment solutions. Outside of his professional role, Brendon has interests in baseball, fitness, golf, food, and traveling.

Richard Ludwicki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at E*Trade and self-employment prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Oran Yacobi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Allendale, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting through a separate business entity, EME Consulting. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Angelo Mamone serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in White Plains, New York. In this role, he leads a team that assists clients and their families with managing various aspects of their financial lives. The team's approach emphasizes care and approachability, reflecting a strong commitment to clients' long-term welfare. Since beginning his career in financial services in 2008, Angelo has developed particular expertise in helping union members navigate retirement decisions and their effects on investments and income streams. He also provides guidance to small business owners on the intersection of professional and personal finances. His advisory services cover retirement strategies, customized investment management, income preservation, and lending access through Bank of America, N.A. Angelo focuses on delivering tailored financial solutions and fostering lasting client relationships based on trust and responsiveness. Angelo holds a Bachelor's Degree from Iona College and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys traveling, with a particular interest in Italy, as well as engaging in golf, hiking, cooking, and photography.

Richard Marx is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at TIAA and Commonwealth Financial Network. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves a broad client base of individuals and institutions, providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Kenneth Di Cairano is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously worked at MetLife Securities for 11 years. Di Cairano holds an inactive CPA designation and is a partner in Harbor Oak Professional Services, LLC, which manages tax-related matters and IRS interactions for the partnership. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized services such as divorce, estate-settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Gisell Rivera is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Elmsford, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, Rivera is involved in sales of investment-related products and provides referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and employs model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Charles Kim is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting clients with corporate executive services, family wealth management, legacy planning, and retirement income strategies. He works closely with clients navigating significant financial transitions such as retirement, inheritance, and business sales, coordinating with external attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to develop comprehensive financial and legacy plans. Charles also offers access to Bank of America Private Bank's trust and estate planning services, credit, lending, and banking solutions. With a background that includes a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System, Charles holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He serves clients by connecting all aspects of their financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Fluent in Korean and English, he engages with his community through involvement with organizations such as Eva's Village Inc, Little League Baseball Inc, and Junior Achievement USA. Outside of his professional role, Charles enjoys outdoor activities including golfing, fishing, camping, hiking, and spending time with his family. He lives with his wife Hana and their two children.