Thomas Reagan is a financial professional with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. In addition to his advisory work, he sells fixed insurance products as a licensed agent and operates Merrick Planning Group, where he focuses on educating and guiding families in all aspects of financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, providing access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Jason Wachtler is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2005 after graduating with honors from the University at Albany with a dual degree in Finance and Management Information Systems. Jason holds an MBA in Investments from Hofstra University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He also holds several professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In his role, Jason coordinates all aspects of the wealth management process and develops customized investment management strategies. He works closely with clients to determine long-term financial goals and implement wealth management strategies through detailed planning. His approach considers factors such as risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. Jason's client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jason lives in Melville, New York with his wife and two sons. He is involved in the community through coaching his sons' youth sports during spring and fall seasons and participates in organizations such as Half Hollow Soccer and Little League.

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 financial advisor with LPL Financial in Whitestone, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Astoria Federal Savings. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

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.

Elayna Mitrakos is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. She began her career at Fidelity Investments in 2019, progressing through several positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before her current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Business Development Specialist at TD Ameritrade and completed an internship with Foresters Financial Services. Elayna specializes in designing comprehensive financial strategies that align with clients' personal values and objectives. She emphasizes ongoing education and disciplined guidance to foster relationships based on trust, professionalism, and consistency. Outside of her professional work, Elayna has interests in cooking and baking, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, tennis, traveling, and volunteering.

Michael Cousins is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Allstate Insurance Company and CitiGroup. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2021. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s planning services can be combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and management separate.

Leandro Fenster is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with firms including Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Financial Advisors. Fenster is also president of Ellipse Wealth Management LLC, a financial advisory business. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios featuring a variety of investment types, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Clifford Meditz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Kevin Podell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, where he provides financial planning and advisory services. He leverages the resources available to Fidelity clients to develop, execute, and refine financial plans tailored to client goals. He has experience as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity since 2023 and previously worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2023. Kevin holds a California Insurance License and is a Certified Financial Planner™. Kevin focuses on building lasting relationships by understanding the priorities of his clients to help them make informed financial decisions and plan for their futures.

Mark Alberti is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, he focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Mark emphasizes understanding each client’s individual objectives and concerns to develop comprehensive financial strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Bonaventure University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mark is committed to maintaining high standards of competence, integrity, and dedication, aiming to provide the highest level of financial advice. He is affiliated with several professional organizations and supports community causes such as Autism Speaks, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, and the Lustgarten Foundation. Outside of his professional work, Mark enjoys sports including baseball, football, and ice hockey, as well as music, reading, writing, and spending time with his family. He also travels frequently, including visits to Europe and Palm Beach.

Ronald Prendamano is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Pradeep Kaur is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with J.P. Morgan since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Cody George is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2016, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory duties, he attended Dartmouth College from 2014 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and proprietary investment models.

Christopher Reilly is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2020, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he has involvement with Provision Corporation focused on human resource cost reduction. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Alexandra Bartonik is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partial owner of a rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Robert Hazelton is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Titan Investors LLC and Stifel Financial Corp. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Chaminade High School. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

James Vandewalle is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 48 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008, previously spending nine years at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and employing both in-house and third-party investment managers.