Patrick Garcia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, previously spending a year at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and owns PCK Group, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christine Guimaraes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010 and has also worked at UBS International Inc. and UBS AG since 2004. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with tailored financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of solutions including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Amy Herrera is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she assists clients using comprehensive planning tools to support them through various life events. She focuses on understanding what is important to her clients and their families to provide tailored support. Her professional experience includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as serving as a Relationship Banker and Brokerage Associate, and previously as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo Bank. These positions have contributed to her expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Amy enjoys family activities, exploring food, social events with friends, movies, spending time with pets, and reading.

Thomas Burke is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience currently advising at Cetera since 2018. His prior work includes over a decade at Genco Holdings and earlier roles within Cetera. Outside financial advising, he is involved in diverse business activities including managing a certified public accounting firm, a local trucking company, and bookkeeping services for a bakery. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Jessica Wuerz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019 and previously spent 17 years with Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Steven Dipaola is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., Humana, United Health Care, Aetna, and Northeast Securities, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Brandon Pergola is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including First Allied Securities and EP Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Alumni Class President for Passaic Valley Class of 1999 and is a managing member of a consulting firm, MAKE IT HAPPEN VENTURES LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of investment strategies across various program structures.

Joseph Dailey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining J.P. Morgan in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Dailey owns a small woodworking business called CJD Designs LLC, where he creates commissioned pieces. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, emphasizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized manager due diligence. The firm integrates ESG criteria in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan financial organization.

Cristian Sierra is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and HSBC Securities. 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, and institutional investors.

John Mapes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mitchell Baum is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Rochelle Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services since 2004 and concurrently owns Axia Financial, where he is involved in financial services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Rhonda Peluso is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and investment models to support client goals.

Frank Carbone Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Woodland Trading Inc., Chegg Tutors, and Ideal Entertainment, 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

John Fiore III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles including positions at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Hercules Hauling and has a background that includes teaching roles at Trinity College and secondary schools. 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 programs, utilizing firm-approved tools and collaborative planning approaches.

Vanessa Bustamante is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies and owns Bam Financial Services, LLC, a legal entity formed for business purposes related to Primerica. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Peter Mc Cormack is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Guardian Life, where he worked for over two decades. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation through portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Nadine Raab is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, where she has worked since 2009, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. She has 27 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sole proprietor of a rental property in Paterson, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and planning services.

Elaine Rho is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience with Affiliated Network Services and Friedberg Properties & Associates. Outside of finance, she is involved with Weight Loss Buddy, a business she has been associated with for over a decade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Roy Halvorsen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 55 years of industry experience, having been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1982 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1964. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of a company conducting geophysical surveys for lithium drilling and has interests in real estate. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved tools and collaborative annual planning relationships.

Jonathan James is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he has held various roles including positions in college preparatory services and flight training. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.