Mark Carruthers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cetera since 2005 and is currently associated with Hudson Valley Financial Services, where he has served as a CFP since 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with extensive program options and assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Tomomi Trudell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. 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 investment process.

Michael Tutino is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2016. Outside of advising, he holds a minority ownership in a restaurant business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Anastasija Majauskas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes work at Cognizant Softvision and iMG Development LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its clients’ financial plans.

Scott Lanz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 supported by proprietary tools and research.

Kyle Brandstetter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at several firms, including Asterion Wealth Advisory Group and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, his background includes work in hospitality and athletic club management. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Frank Calderone is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a bass player for the band HeadFirst and also owns Calderone Financial Services, Inc., a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a range of advisory programs alongside specialized municipal and employer advisory services.

Lester Dean Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, GYL Financial Synergies, Resnick Advisors, and Northcoast Asset Management. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies in its financial planning process.

Mary Dunne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pearl River, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial, formerly Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., for 30 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Michael Meringolo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes a position at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and roles in various other sectors including hospitality and property restoration. 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, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kevin Bertoncin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and TD Ameritrade. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, implementing tailored investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Evelyn Vera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Primerica Financial Services, and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Vera Business Solutions, LLC, a company established for administrative consultative services, though it is currently inactive. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Stephen Wolanske is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual goals, with expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Methodist University and a High School Diploma from Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Committed to community involvement, Stephen participates in local volunteer activities aligned with Merrill’s tradition of community service.

George Mitchell Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with MassMutual Investors Services and previously worked for The Windmill Group, Inc. He also maintains an outside insurance brokerage focused on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning relationships and a range of event-driven planning services.

Anthony Pauline is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a long tenure at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an NFL Draft analyst and author. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset management, and integrated financial product offerings.

Carleigh Mahoney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously attended Northwestern University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Sachin Srinivasa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with the Series 66 designation. He has been with J.P. Morgan since 2024, including roles at J.P. Morgan Private Bank and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at HIMCO and Liberty Mutual and attended NYU Stern School of Business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund 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.

Laura Madonna is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and holds the Series 66 designation. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Gray is a financial advisor at Stifel with 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations by offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and model-driven asset allocation. The firm uses proprietary investment methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Oskar Agaronov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019 and previously spent six years at E1 Asset Management, Co. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a structured, non-discretionary process.