Francis Backus is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of advisory activities, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services referrals and has an affiliation with Coinbase. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies across various approaches, including allocations to cryptocurrency ETFs, and supports its advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Georgia Skiadas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 license. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her financial advising role, she operates a dog sitting business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with 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 structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Deborah Scesney is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. 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.

T.J. Cheriaparampil is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics from its Investment Institute and third-party databases.

William Agan is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at several firms including Stifel, Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Securities America Advisors, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an account manager for 401(k) plans at Risk Strategies Corp. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of program options managed through its broad affiliated network.

Mackenzie Klouda is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, Klouda worked at Snyder Wealth Group, OSAIC, and Cornerstone Wealth Advisory, among other firms. She also serves as Operations Manager at Snyder Wealth Group, overseeing office management and staff operations. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

William Andersen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corporation, and maintains ongoing roles in tax return preparation and personal income tax services through Hoffman & Bentovim and Professional Tax Savers/Suffolk Service Bureau. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that supports a diverse selection of investment strategies and program structures.

Amanda Riesenberg is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mike Lombardi is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bellmore, NY, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Stephen Ulmer Jr. is a Series 63 licensed advisor with Primerica Advisors in Copiague, NY, with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 1998 and has held roles at PFS University and Ahold Supermarkets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Charles Richardson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and having 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of advising, he works as an independent insurance agent and is also a part-time freelance musician. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services and access to third-party money managers.

Jacob Miller is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 13 years of industry experience, including prior roles at KBK Wealth Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Morgan Stanley. Miller is a co-owner and manager of JJM Wealth MGMT LLC and serves as a trustee of a family trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and sponsors, offering access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

John Capogna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. 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 and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Philip Getfield is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Huntington, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. since 1998. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and incorporates ESG frameworks in eligible strategies.

Jennifer Lanigan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill for 29 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Douglas Graham is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.

Dory Adoracion Jacinto is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1994 and transitioned to LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various financial products through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Donald Canade is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He has been with Fidelity since 2001, serving in various roles including Regional Planning Consultant and Senior Account Executive prior to his current role. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Consultant with several firms including First Colonial Securities Group, Nichols Safina, Lerner & Co., and Sovereign Equity Management Corp. He began his career as a Financial Assistant at Hanover Sterling & Co. in 1995. Donald has extensive experience in investment and retirement planning. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and utilizes the Fidelity platform to provide comprehensive, long-term financial planning for his clients and their families.

Christopher Voisine is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously associated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the nonprofit Heal Our Heroes. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party program sponsors, to deliver tailored investment solutions.

George Sucich is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2017. His prior experience includes fourteen years at National Planning Corporation and ten years at Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc. Outside of advising, he is the executive owner of George N Sucich Assoc, Inc., where he performs tax preparation and occasional life and health insurance sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services across various financial planning and portfolio management programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.