Michael Luftman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017, he worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small business entity registered as Luftco, Inc. and works as an insurance broker specializing in individual life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, using firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

John Guarnieri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial advisory services to clients, leveraging his expertise to assist with investment strategies and wealth management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his commitment to personalized investment guidance. Mr. Guarnieri earned a Bachelor's Degree from Iona College.

Scott Bancroft is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Leonard Sander is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisor role, he is involved with The Creative Planners Group, LTD, which provides tax and accounting services as well as fixed insurance sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Cesarina Burgos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Scarsdale, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Balkcom is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has prior experience at Equity Services, Inc., National Life Group, and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he has worked with dental practices earlier in his career. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-focused planning utilizing firm-approved software and offers event-driven services such as estate settlement and divorce planning.

Sheila Littleton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and has owned Littleton Financial since 2019. In addition to investment advisory, she sells health and fixed insurance products through various carriers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

David Ramirez serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with Ramirez Wealth Management in Paramus, New Jersey. He joined Merrill Lynch in February 2011 and brings over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, having previously held investment leadership roles at UBS Financial Services, Paine Webber, Kidder Peabody, and Ramirez & Co. Throughout his career, David has focused on delivering wealth management strategies tailored to the needs of High Net Worth and Ultra-High Net Worth clients, emphasizing fixed income and asset management. David's expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, investment strategy for individuals and corporations, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He applies a client-centered philosophy that incorporates initial and ongoing reviews to develop investment plans addressing specific asset and liability needs and aligning with long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor of Finance degree from Boston College's Carroll School of Management and has professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). David is a member of The Municipal Bond Club of New York. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Juan Rodriguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Rochelle, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked for HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. from 2013 to 2021. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Michael Errichiello is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a part-time fire inspector and firefighter and is the treasurer of the Lyndhurst Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through program sponsors and third-party managers, providing both advisory and brokerage solutions.

Thomas Watkins is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thompson And Thompson Consulting Inc and Jack Schroeder And Associates, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Totowa Public Library board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Daniel Prisciotta Jr. is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2025. Prior to this, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Prisco Publishing LLC, where he is an author and speaker. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Scott Staropoli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009, also maintaining a role with Bank of America, N.A. since 2006. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Makhoul is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has previously served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2020. His earlier roles include Credit Broker positions at Chapdelaine from 2015 to 2016 and Whitaker Securities from 2004 to 2015. John holds the CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) and CPWA® (Certified Private Wealth Advisor) certifications. He also possesses a California Insurance License. His professional approach emphasizes commitment, integrity, and a client-first mindset, focusing on helping clients define their financial goals and develop clear, actionable plans they understand and feel empowered to execute.

Douglas Bilenski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ long-term goals. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Douglas holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Drawing on a strong personal philosophy rooted in hard work and character, he is committed to guiding clients through all market cycles and phases of their financial life. Outside of his professional work, Douglas volunteers with organizations in his community. He enjoys golfing, ice hockey, and traveling, particularly exploring national parks out west. He is a husband and father with a strong connection to family values and responsibility.

Gregory Krikorian is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as executor for his mother's estate, managing the estate and brokerage assets. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research-driven solutions.

Samantha Price is a Senior Financial Advisor with over 15 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leads The Price Group, providing financial advisory services focused on developing and implementing both short- and long-term financial strategies for affluent clients and business owners. Her approach promotes "financial wellness" through a combination of professional investment management, home financing, insurance, and other services aimed at helping clients make sound financial decisions to achieve their goals. Samantha holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA) designations from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Loyola University Chicago and graduated from Waldwick High School. Samantha is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. Residing in Bergen County, New Jersey, Samantha is involved in various community organizations including the Waldwick Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity Bergen County Women Build Committee, Merrill Lynch Women's Exchange, and the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce. She also supports causes such as the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. Samantha enjoys spending time with her daughter, fishing, dancing, gardening, and participating in sports such as baseball, soccer, and softball.

Thomas Gwin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Metlife Securities, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. In addition to his financial work, he is active as a fashion model and actor with Soul Artist Management. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, employing firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

John Nelson Henry is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory solutions grounded in an IPS-driven approach and modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus, distinguishing it among large institutional advisers.

Scott Schlett is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, working within Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.