Christopher Viggiano is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2025, previously holding positions at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to assist clients in developing tailored financial plans.

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 eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Wells Fargo. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, his work history includes roles at PaveLogic and Aflac, along with various positions during his educational years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, utilizing structured planning tools and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

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 Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at MBSC Securities Corporation/BNY Mellon, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 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 is also engaged in independent contracting and personal services outside of her investment advisory role. 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 range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using both custom and third-party strategies.

Francis Obrien is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hightower Securities and AIG Capital Services. Obrien operates Cassa Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

Michael Cocco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. He serves as a board member of the Penn State Alumni Association and the Montclair Public Library Foundation, contributing to charitable and community programming efforts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of advisory models, including third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, to tailor investment solutions for a wide range of client needs.