Christopher Bardwell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor and holds power of attorney for his mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with both discretionary and non-discretionary service options tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Janice Mercado Ponce is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021 and previously worked at Jos A Bank for eight years. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Timothy Loeffler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent, focusing on life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, health, and property/casualty insurance, as well as life settlements. 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 ongoing, collaborative financial planning using firm-approved tools and delivers written recommendations, with additional programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Wendy Holmes is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Armonk, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and totaling 24 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for East Side House Settlement, participates on the advisory board of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and holds leadership positions with the American Heart Association, including chairing the 2020 Go Red luncheon and serving on its national endowment investment committee. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Colter Hettich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rye Brook, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Imprint Branded Content, LLC for six years and held positions at amNewYork and Edhesive. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Kouroupakis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, primarily with MassMutual and its affiliates since 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent focused on life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services 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 planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships without discretionary authority over client investments.

Nicholas Ingram is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan and Citigroup-affiliated firms during his career. 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.

Matthew Genovese is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020 and previously worked at Maxim Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, supporting clients in developing tailored financial strategies.

Ryan Coombes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Pruco Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Americo Lisboano is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, leading the Montvale, New Jersey office. He has been with Merrill since 1996 and brings extensive experience in wealth management, serving High Net-Worth investors with complex financial situations. Americo is committed to providing clients with sound financial advice, premier service, and extensive resources to help them achieve their financial goals. He manages discretionary portfolios through personalized or defined strategies, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Americo holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, along with other professional certifications including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He assists clients in developing strategies to manage their personal and business assets and liabilities, considering their goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances. A graduate of Rutgers University, Americo has been active in the financial services industry since 1992. In addition to his professional work, Americo is involved in the community as a board member of the Bergen County United Way. He also has language proficiency in Portuguese and English.

Anthony Mastronicola is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 1991 until joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling home and auto insurance through various property and casualty firms. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Melissa Levine is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She has previously worked with Voya Financial Advisors and operates her own financial services entities, including Melissa Levine & Co and Plan4Goals. Outside of financial advising, she is also a sales associate for essential oils with doTERRA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that offers a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Tivan Szigethy is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF and Wells Fargo NA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Lauren Vogel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Pimco. Vogel serves as a board member of the Greenwich Riding & Trails Association, where she assists with asset allocation decisions and fundraising efforts. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Matthew Pioli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including a position at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and research-based models to support its financial planning services.

Christine Maushardt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously at Foresters Financial from 2012 to 2019. She operates WATERSEDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT as a business related to her work with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of advisory services through a large network of independent advisors.

India Bowser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through employer Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Brett Rivera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the financial industry since 2023, with prior experience at Allocation Resource Group and John Herbert Company. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Andrew Basu is a Series 66-licensed advisor with six years of industry experience, currently working at J.P. Morgan Securities in Greenwich, CT. He has previously been affiliated with Northwestern Mutual and several smaller firms. 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.

Peri Butterworth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she held positions at That's Nice LLC, Fordham University, BioLabs, Proctor Academy, and Dunkin Donuts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market analysis.