Edward Kovac is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MetLife Securities Inc and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He serves as a volunteer board member for organizations providing services and information to elderly and sight-impaired individuals. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm structures financial planning as an annual, collaborative process using analytical software and generally recommends investment categories and strategies rather than specific products.

Eric Nachman is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Nachman co-presides over Endurance Operations Management LLC, managing business operations including human resources, expense management, and accounting. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily to clients with significant investable assets. Its approach integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Nadi Beciri is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB in 2021, Beciri worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and David Lerner Associates. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with centralized custody and a distinctive operational model that integrates advisory and brokerage services.

David Lasco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Valhalla, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Co-President of the Fordham University Alumni Westchester and sits on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of the Greater Hudson Valley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brian Valente is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pelham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Valente serves as a board member and co-president of two local nonprofit organizations, the Chester Park Association and the Pelham Booster Club. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Miyuki Kiyota is a financial advisor with Merrill in White Plains, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ghedalia Gold Pastor is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. Currently with Merrill and Bank of America, Pastor’s prior experience includes roles at Tesla Inc. and Consigli Construction Co. from 2016 to 2017, as well as time at the University of Maryland. 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, and institutional investors.

John Barbary is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 34 years before joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

John Szot is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2021 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves with the Park Ridge Police Department and owns a small business, Lamplighter Lane LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Richard Koll is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Fort Lee, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Infinex Investments, Apple Bank, and Navian Capital Securities. 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 over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of program platforms, employing a multi-manager approach with discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Todd Kingsbury is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Potomac Commodities Transportation and Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. He serves on the boards of the D C K Endowment Fund Inc. and HomeWorks Trenton, Inc., an organization focused on education and housing for women in marginalized communities. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Nicholas Petriello is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined in 2025 following a 24-year tenure at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. He is co-owner of two insurance-related LLCs, Wealth By Design LLC and Access Benefit Consulting LLC, which offer a variety of insurance products including group medical and accident coverage. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, providing integrated brokerage, advisory services, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers portfolios incorporating a broad range of investment options, alongside access to multiple third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Deon Smith is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Merrill since 2013. Based in White Plains, NY, he has spent over a decade with Merrill. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Reed Karsen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including positions at Montclair State University and UPS. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and manage fund advisory services.

Richard Cutler is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in financial services. He is associated with LPL Financial and has been operating Cutler Financial Services, LLC since 2003. He is also an independent insurance agent offering various insurance products, including property and casualty, health, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Paul Marrero is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Marrero is also the owner of Palisades Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in West Nyack, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Pamela Wetherbee is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial industry and has been with Ameriprise since 2011. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the finance secretary for Fishkill United Methodist Church and is the First Vice Chair of her local Democratic Committee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Roger Camp is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Roger's expertise lies in creating personalized financial plans that address his clients' unique ambitions, including education funding, retirement planning, and managing potential health care costs. He emphasizes connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals, aiming to provide simplicity and transparency throughout the wealth planning process. Roger earned an Associate's Degree from New Mexico Military Institute, followed by both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Jack Habif is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He also serves as a power of attorney for Sheron Habif in a non-investment capacity. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Terence Brady is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hackensack, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and teaches at the American School of Business since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a certified substitute teacher and softball coach for the North Bergen Board of Education and is a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.