Sonia Karia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a jewelry store and a 5G internet business. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Larson Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co, and has also been affiliated with Dartmouth College. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Guzzetti is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting individuals and families with their financial goals through personalized wealth management, investment, retirement, and college education planning strategies. His approach emphasizes building lasting relationships and providing tailored guidance to meet each client's unique needs. He has expertise in areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and possesses the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, John enjoys playing tennis, basketball, chess, pickleball, and soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Gregory Matzelle is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he spent 10 years at Janney Montgomery Scott. He operates a support business, GNB Wealth Strategies Group, as an independent contractor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning services supported by risk profiling and analytical tools, and it maintains unique capabilities in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Thomas Kenny is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Matthew Mandell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Mandell serves on the Board of Directors for Appliance World. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Edwin Ayala is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Garden City, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Benchmark Realty & Management Corp., PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services since the mid-1990s. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered, percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Jennifer Chase is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2004 and PFS Investments Inc since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with the Screen Actors Guild and Actor's Equity for over 30 years. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a wrap-fee structure.

Salvatore Aprile is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent 17 years at Signator Investors Inc. Aprile is also a part owner of an accounting and tax preparation firm. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms and tools.

Michelle Zhang is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, TD Bank, and experience in medical group settings. She also has a background in education from Queens College. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, with portfolio implementation tailored to client needs and supported by internal and third-party investment teams.

Jordan Bolebruch is a financial advisor with Cetera in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SVB Capital, Fortress Investment Group, and Citigroup, as well as entrepreneurial involvement with TRYDE APP. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment strategies and program structures, overseeing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Arman Arneja is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at OSMG International Auto Source from 2014 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm incorporates quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

James Angwin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes 14 years at TIAA-CREF prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that integrates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Thomas Reagan is a financial professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, Reagan is an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and leads Merrick Planning Group, where he focuses on educating and guiding families in financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various portfolio management strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Jason Wachtler is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2005 after earning dual bachelor's degrees in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University at Albany. He later obtained his MBA in Investments from Hofstra University. Jason holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His primary responsibilities focus on coordinating all aspects of the wealth management process and developing customized investment management strategies aligned with his clients' financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Jason is involved in his local community through coaching his sons' youth sports during the spring and fall seasons. He resides in Melville, New York with his wife and two sons.

Nick Arora is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop retirement plans, investment strategies, and comprehensive financial reviews. His approach emphasizes working closely with clients and leveraging the resources and specialists available at Fidelity to provide comfort and peace of mind. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nick served as Director of Investments at the United Nations Federal Credit Union from 2018 to 2020. He also held positions as Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2012 to 2018, and Account Executive at John Thomas Financial from 2010 to 2012. His 15 years of experience have focused on partnering with clients to pursue their financial goals through collaborative planning. Nick speaks Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include beach activities, family activities, food, social events with friends, parenthood, and traveling.

Theodore Rogu is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of T&T Bedrock LLC, a real estate investment company focused on residential properties. Mass Mutual 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, providing tailored strategies generally without investment discretion as part of planning engagements.

Tina Bakalas is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Whitestone, NY, and has 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and previously at Astoria Federal Savings. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors.

Joseph Leone is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, The Vanguard Group, and Charles Schwab Bank. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Empire Nutrition and Life Time. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive alternative investment selection process.

Lawrence Schimel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainview, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.