Jesus Lopez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in White Plains, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Boguslawa Skala is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Timothy Blair is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to develop personalized investment strategies tailored to their unique financial goals. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Timothy holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned his high school diploma/GED from Ramapo College. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Timothy is involved with the Food Bank of New Jersey and participates in the Montclair Norsemen Rugby Club. His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, football, hiking, ice hockey, music, scuba diving, skydiving, swimming, and volleyball.

Michael Parisi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at prominent firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, TIAA, TD Ameritrade, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks in their recommendations.

Ralph Diaz is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in the summer of 1991 and has since accumulated over 25 years of experience. Ralph offers expertise in areas such as college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Rutgers University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ralph focuses on assisting clients with defining their financial goals and designing investment strategies that align with their risk profiles and objectives. Outside of his professional pursuits, Ralph is involved with the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, serving on its Board of Directors. He enjoys photography, skiing, traveling, writing, and spending time with his family, which includes his wife, Karen, and their two children.

Rocco Degregorio is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, Degregorio spent nine years employed at Glass Gardens and ShopRite of Paramus. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management or institutional advisory mandates.

Arthur Vicente is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at KeyBank, Key Investment Services LLC, and Sterling National Bank. He is currently based in Westwood, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Bain is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cresskill, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and also operates Michael Bain, Esq. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Music Speaks LLC, a music education business, where he handles accounting and bookkeeping. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Edon Qarri is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2010, including JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and Chase Investment Services Corp. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations.

Keith Dolin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Ust Financial Services Corp., and Us Trust Company of New York. 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, corporations, and other entities.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling group life and disability insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, incorporating portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and it offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and insurance-related services.

Thomas Barnwell is a financial advisor with Merrill in White Plains, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2004, following a prior role at Quick & Reilly, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns a family business involved in the rental of a vacation property. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Hope Klein Andino is a financial advisor with Merrill in White Plains, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Andino serves as a committee member and president on the Scarsdale Meadows Condominium board and is a board member of the Edgemont Community Council. Merrill, along 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.

Stephanie Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009. Brown is currently based in Paramus, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual 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 delivers services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Zachary Stein is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial and New England Securities. Stein also holds a life insurance broker role in a non-variable insurance capacity alongside his advisory work. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by technology tools.

Louis Seekircher is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial and involvement with Northway Fellowship Inc. since 2017. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Daniel Solazzo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MSI Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Solazzo is an independent insurance agent and coaches youth lacrosse. Mass Mutual 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, delivering collaborative, goal-focused advice without discretionary investment management.

Jill Cooper is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. She is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, American General Securities, and other financial services firms. In addition to her advisory work, she is a member of JBC Consulting LLC, which focuses on the sale of group and individual insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporate entities. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, employing a multi-advisor platform to deliver various financial planning and investment management programs.

Philip Murphy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015 and previously worked at Lasalle Street Business Solutions for seven years. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns a shore house in New Jersey that he rents occasionally, managed by a real estate firm. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and nonprofits, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by broad research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Julian Rock is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Whiteplains, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charter Communication, PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Cablevision. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management mainly through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.