Melissa Lovell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining UBS in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for family trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research-driven, customized investment solutions.

Keishara Colby is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in animal care as a dog and cat sitter through Rover and also works with Uber in a transportation capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Arianna Meehan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Webster Investments and Federici Brands LLC, in addition to several periods of full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with centralized custody and operational support.

Mark Sauceda is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a collaborative financial planning experience. He emphasizes a client-centric approach with personalized strategies tailored to unique goals and financial circumstances. Mark has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served as a Senior Financial Advisor at Vanguard from 2019 to 2022 and as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2010 to 2019.

Miguel Colon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following his tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. beginning in 2009. 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 institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Giuseppina Geissbuhler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in wellness and wellness-related entrepreneurial activities, including operating a business focused on meditation, fear release tools, and birth preparation support. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering various capital markets services alongside fee-based financial planning and portfolio management.

Kate Trosset is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants to enhance client relationships and manage day-to-day operations. Her role focuses on ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for Fidelity clients. She has held various positions within Fidelity Investments since 2023, including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager, gaining experience in client service and relationship management. Through these roles, she has developed expertise in supporting financial professionals and contributing to client loyalty and satisfaction. Outside of work, Kate enjoys activities such as running, tennis, traveling, spending time at the beach, and participating in family and social events.

Peter Canale is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at Santander Bank and MML Investors Services, spanning over a decade. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. 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 affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Vito Bianco is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2008. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Lamberth Reyes is a financial advisor at Stifel with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds a Series 63 designation. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Lesley Sommers is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera. She has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and also operates Sommers Financial Group, Inc., a firm focused on fixed insurance products. Additionally, she works as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Cameron Mc Carthy is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mercer Investments for five years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlooks to assist clients in their financial decisions.

Warren Sanger Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 21 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp and five years at LPL Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the NCA Nassau Cemetery Association and is involved with Coliseum Gun Traders. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

John Ahart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Robert Dyer is a Private Wealth Advisor leading a wealth management team within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He serves a select group of high net worth individuals, families, and business leaders, providing comprehensive wealth management advice and strategies. His role includes managing client relationships, directing portfolio strategy, and offering access to credit and lending services through Bank of America. Robert began his career in the Treasury Division at Procter & Gamble in 1988, transitioning to Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management in 1998 as a Senior Associate. He later joined Lehman Brothers Private Investment Management as Senior Vice President before moving to Merrill Private Wealth Management in 2008. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Denison University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Georgetown University, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Rob and his wife Mary Jo support various charities focused on children and education across New York, Connecticut, Virginia, and the Dominican Republic. He is involved with several professional organizations, including the Bridgeport CT Diocese, Convent of Sacred Heart School CT, Darien CT Police Department, St Lukes School CT, Student Educational Opportunities NY, and Youth for Tomorrow VA.

David Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously spent 10 years at Neuberger Berman, LLC. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nolan Philpott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, he held various roles including positions at Saint Anselm College, Seaboard International Forest Products, and Factset. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes.

Steven Zacharczyk is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2015. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Brennen Gerhart is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Ceros Financial Services, AtCap Partners, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Gerhart Enterprises LLC, an entity established to manage business expenses. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and offers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, focusing on personalized risk assessment and matching clients with appropriate investment solutions.

John Friedman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for 14 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a GoFundMe initiative supporting the Kuna Indian Tribe by helping to replace their basketball court and provide sneakers for local children. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to assist clients in financial decision-making.