Yocari Lara is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for seven years and SW Financial for one year. She is also engaged in independent contracting and personal services outside of her investment advisory role. 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 a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using both custom and third-party strategies.

Francis Obrien is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hightower Securities and AIG Capital Services. Obrien operates Cassa Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Allen Grommet is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined the firm in 2024, and previously spent 11 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He also owns Caring Financial Services & Caring Wealth Management, a business focused on investment-related insurance and advisory services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and organizations, providing integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and offers diversified portfolios with various investment options, managing accounts on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Michael Cocco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. He serves as a board member of the Penn State Alumni Association and the Montclair Public Library Foundation, contributing to charitable and community programming efforts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of advisory models, including third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, to tailor investment solutions for a wide range of client needs.

Jeffrey Mandell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. He also has a concurrent affiliation with Bank of America, N.A. since 2006. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lucy Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Nomura and Morgan Stanley, as well as time spent at Cornell University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets under management.

Laura Ciminera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated service group since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Sherry Swenson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 1987. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the Indian Hills High School Boys Soccer Boosters Association as a fundraiser and alumni member. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Mauro Puello is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2025 and previously worked at Total Deployment Solutions, The Wright Star, FX Trading Academy, and Cardinal Bridge LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Steven Lobasso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an estate-related business in Amawalk, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs structured planning tools and supports a broad range of investment and trading activities through its parent company.

Thomas Divito Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill since 2007 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates strategic asset allocation and tax-aware strategies, supported by Bank of America’s trading and custody infrastructure.

Matthew Brogan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its parent Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a power of attorney position for an entity named F A B based in Beach Haven, New Jersey. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Szalkiewicz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Szalkiewicz serves on the Board of Directors for the Rutherford Futbol Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendations and ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Aidan Tessler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at Family Management Corporation and Fitzsimmons Abrams LLP, and he has academic experience from the University of Florida. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with Camp Chen-A-Wanda. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools.

Glenn Cohen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved with Lifepolicy Pros, focusing on non-variable insurance sales. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for research and operations.

Christopher Busch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market scenario modeling.

Kenneth Helman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016, following seven years at Oppenheimer. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce.

Spencer Glaser is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable and several financial services firms including Biz2Credit and Eastern Funding LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support customized investment recommendations.

Mary Jo Kerrigan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She previously worked for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc./Bank of America for ten years and spent one year at Equitable Advisors. Kerrigan serves as a board member of the Rensselaer Newman Foundation and is Co-President of the Washington Elementary Home School Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools.

James Dimitriou is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and previously held positions at Raymond James Financial and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.