Lisa Bardenhagen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2009 at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Her credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and offers services through both direct and employer-based arrangements.

James Gaughran is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 1984 and has worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. He holds a Series 63 designation. 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, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jerrold Silverman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through his ownership of Silverman Neu, LLP, and serves as a director and accountant at Singer & Falk CPAs PC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Joseph Wetherell is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients to utilize Fidelity's resources, focusing on retirement, income, and wealth planning. Joseph works with clients to develop and implement customized financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their goals. Joseph has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President, Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors from 2015 to 2016. Outside of his professional role, Joseph enjoys boating, fishing, golf, parenthood, and spending time with his pets.

Jennifer Riek is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2019, with prior experience at CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Fidelity's affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nicholas Panetta is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Capilets, eBlockchain, Alt Trade, and Velocity Trading. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering clients access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Joseph Barbuto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Victoria Padala is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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 various institutional investors.

Michael Misciagna Jr. is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His approach includes understanding each client's individual priorities to provide tailored advice on investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Additionally, he connects clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. With nearly a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Michael focuses on building long-lasting relationships with clients based on trust. His areas of expertise include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Farmingdale and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, he pursues personal interests such as bowling, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Robert Gargiulo is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of MRDRNG LLC, which manages his Ameriprise business operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

John Roche is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. He owns and operates John J Roche CFP Inc., a financial planning firm based in Greenlawn, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria.

Bryan Lubitz is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work experience includes roles at Instacart, SUNY Cortland, American Eagle, Sobol, and William Floyd High School. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Brian Murphy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns MK Capital Management, Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on aligning investment strategies with clients’ risk tolerance and financial goals.

David Janczyk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, Fast Advantage Funding, and Humbl. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Robert Mason Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2012 and holds the Series 63 designation. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal 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, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Glenn Depalma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2025. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Bradley Welter is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020 and previously held roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Michael Eisner is a financial professional at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Managing Director of Michael Eisner Inv, focusing on financial planning, insurance, and investment management. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using firm-approved analytical tools.

Pornnipa Pongvitayapanu is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Her outside business activities include involvement with insurance and investment-related entities under LPL Business such as Palo Agency, Inc. and Arbour Agency, Inc. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, with access to third-party asset managers and a wrap program, and it also offers affiliated insurance and trust custody services.

Nickolas Spiliotis is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2012. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Merrill for four years. He serves on the board of a nonprofit organization, 231 Business Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management options, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.