Gabriel Salas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various roles including positions at Monahan's Seafood Market and the University of Michigan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients with a focus on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Samuel Lazar is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Stamford, CT. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Barnum Financial Group. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Old Oaks Country Club over multiple years. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Nachman is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Nachman co-presides over Endurance Operations Management LLC, managing business operations including human resources, expense management, and accounting. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily to clients with significant investable assets. Its approach integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Yamelyn Asencio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of experience at the firm. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank and other firms. Outside of her financial career, she has been involved with BYD Home Restoration Inc. since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating quantitative and qualitative research.

David Lasco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Valhalla, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Co-President of the Fordham University Alumni Westchester and sits on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of the Greater Hudson Valley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brian Valente is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pelham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Valente serves as a board member and co-president of two nonprofit organizations: the Chester Park Association and the Pelham Booster Club, both of which focus on community activities and local engagement. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, emphasizing personalized client risk assessment and model-based investment strategies.

Joshua Elbaum is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Padell Business Management, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and has been involved with the Rising Stars Youth Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Ryan Hetzer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Sabrina Gordon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, and has prior experience in real estate and entrepreneurship. 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 to build model asset allocations, utilizing a range of eligible strategies and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Miyuki Kiyota is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016, following a brief tenure at Townsend. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ghedalia Gold Pastor is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. Currently with Merrill and Bank of America, Pastor’s prior experience includes roles at Tesla Inc. and Consigli Construction Co. from 2016 to 2017, as well as time at the University of Maryland. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Joseph Milano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, he worked at KeyBank and Key Investment Services LLC from 2016 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Micah Stavenhagen is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he was employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and was involved with Ironhorn Enterprises. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks.

Ryan Cabrera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Cetera Investment Services and Cetera from 2019 to 2023, and Foresters Financial Services in 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other 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 extensive operational tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Aaron Simone is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm uses a research-supported advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Deon Smith is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Merrill since 2013. Based in White Plains, NY, he has spent over a decade with Merrill. 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, using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Mahmoud Arjomand is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. He has worked with these firms since 1993. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales at Polaris Risk Management Corp, which operates in life, property and casualty, and health insurance. MML 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 financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Paul Marrero is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Marrero is also the owner of Palisades Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in West Nyack, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Pamela Wetherbee is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial industry and has been with Ameriprise since 2011. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the finance secretary for Fishkill United Methodist Church and is the First Vice Chair of her local Democratic Committee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Emily Bender is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor and trustee in estate administration activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling.