Tyler Jacobs Ruscher is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and the YMCA, following his education at Marist University. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans and asset allocations to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and affiliated banking programs.

Quong Lam is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 12 years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2022. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to clients’ individual risk profiles.

Hernando Paredes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports clients in creating and maintaining financial plans tailored to their specific goals for future years and generations. He offers a personal level of service and ongoing support through a dedicated service team, assisting clients whether they seek an ongoing planning partnership or occasional timely assistance. His professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President, Financial Consultant since 2023. Prior to Fidelity, Hernando worked as Senior Investment Counselor and Investment Counselor at T. Rowe Price, Licensed Financial Specialist at Wachovia Bank, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial. Outside of his professional work, Hernando engages in family activities, music, outdoor adventures, reading, and soccer.

Gillian Mc Connell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at EY from 2019 to 2022 and spent four years in full-time education. 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 customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

Kimberly Garcia is a financial advisor at Stifel with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a residential rental property with her spouse. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Melissa Valenzuela is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping individuals and families build, manage, and preserve their wealth through personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Melissa works closely with clients to align investments and planning with their life objectives, offering guidance on retirement planning, portfolio management, and other complex financial decisions. Melissa began her career in 2008, gaining unique insights into financial planning during a challenging economic period. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments and non-profits, defined benefit plans, and small business strategies. Outside of her professional role, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, working out, and taking her dog on long walks. She also participates in volunteering activities within the community, reflecting her commitment to service beyond her advisory work.

David Callot is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to client risk profiles and utilizing in-house and third-party managers.

Cassandra Obzud is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Volkswagen Group of America and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a 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 firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Eugene Peysakh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in a variety of roles from 2014 to 2018 before joining Mass Mutual in 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, consulting with entrepreneurs on business value creation and post-exit financial planning. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers structured, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation of recommendations through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Anh Parisi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, Anh worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas for nearly two decades. Outside of advisory work, Anh is involved with retail and online store ventures through ownership and partnership roles in Le Vu LLC and Highflier Investment Group LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery conversations and planning tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Christopher Copenhaver is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2010, including six years in his current role. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients nearing or in retirement with written Recommendation Reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kendall Steer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Steer has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025 and previously worked at D.F. Dent in 2024. He completed his education at Georgetown University from 2022 to 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Christopher Siracusa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2010, with prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and OSAIC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Patrick Mccarthy is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent offering dental, disability, life, annuity, and related insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charities, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Liam Mccabe Moran is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and market-making activities to support its clients.

Colin Gleason is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held positions at Forest Hills Financial Group, The Wealth Alliance, and Grassi & Co. outside of the financial sector, his background includes roles in logistics, dining, and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets with a focus on structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

William Folks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and OSAIC. Outside of finance, his background includes roles at FT Construction, Sayville Inn, University of Scranton, and Sayville Yacht Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides advisory services across both retail and institutional markets.

Roman Hamilton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022. Prior to his current role, he had brief engagements including with North River Yacht Club - Troon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Lauren Johnson is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. She has been with Fidelity Investments in various capacities since 2017, progressing from Associate Financial Consultant to Financial Consultant and then to her current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Lauren worked as a Realtor and Buyers Agent with Remax Accomplished Realty from 2014 to 2017, and as a Realtor with Weichert Realtor and Coldwell Banker between 1998 and 2003. Lauren's professional experience also includes roles in investor relations and financial consulting. She was Director of Investor Relations for the Individual Investor Group from 1997 to 1998, a Financial Consultant at Dreyfus Service Corporation from 1994 to 1997, and held sales positions at Dreyfus Service Corporation and Equitable Life Assurance Society in the early 1990s. In her current role, Lauren focuses on providing a client-centered wealth management experience, emphasizing understanding the priorities of clients and their families for both present and future financial planning.

Nicolas Luxama Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, he is employed by the City University of New York and has experience serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives who use a range of strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary management.