James Vellanti Jr. is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides investment advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. His approach involves understanding clients' priorities to create personalized investment strategies. James specializes in various aspects of financial planning, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He engages with clients to discuss their goals and provides ongoing guidance as their circumstances evolve. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Stephen Oliver is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and media contributor for The Retirement Obsession. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Joseph Torres is a Wealth Management Advisor with 34 years of experience serving affluent families, small businesses, institutions, and endowments. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, along with designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses banking, estate planning services, taxation, philanthropy, and liability management. Joseph earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from New York University after graduating from Monsignor Farrell High School. As a native of Staten Island, he lives and works in the area and is actively involved in the community. He serves on the boards and holds committee positions with various organizations, including The Noble Maritime Collection, Staten Island Economic Development Corporation, Richmond University Medical Center, Project Hospitality, Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, and South Shore Rotary. Outside of his professional work, Joseph enjoys baseball, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, music, and photography. He emphasizes a personalized financial strategy developed in collaboration with clients and their advisors, focusing on achieving long-term financial goals through organized planning and partnership.

Peter Degiralamo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010 and holds a Series 63 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with advisory engagements typically structured as discrete projects.

Samuel Smith III is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms, including Avantax Investment Services and multiple entities within Cetera, and maintains a concurrent role at Public Service Electric and Gas Company. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Taxsmiths LLC, providing individual and business income tax preparation, tax planning, and student financial aid consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Brandon Sheh is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and having six years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2019 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance broker involved in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance sales. MassMutual 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Michael Geltrude is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Deloitte and Pennsylvania State University. He is also affiliated with Geltrude & Company, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a combination of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Claudia Baggot is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed part-time in retail pharmacy. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform combining advisory and brokerage services.

Charles Millas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Lawrence Frydman is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, with 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he has an investment-related involvement with Plymouth Rock Property and Casualty. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

James Lauber is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a mix of quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence, with a focus on ESG eligibility in its recommended strategies.

Patrick Cassidy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to address areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income. His approach focuses on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Patrick holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his high school education at Carteret High School and attended Seton Hall University. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Thomas Laughlin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Frank Colavolpe is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes positions at PNC Bank, Equitable Advisors, and Total Financial Concepts. Outside of finance, he has worked in the hospitality sector at Skylark Fine Diner and Lounge. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach combines investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a structured product ecosystem.

Angelantonio Ciaglia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include nearly two decades at Oppenheimerfunds, Inc., as well as positions at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Mary Ann Giaimo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a judge for a student presentation panel at Seton Hall University. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to produce annual, non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with advisors like Mary Ann.

Lori Clarke Romano is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cenlar for twelve years before joining J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Daniel Nigro is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the TWN Wealth Management Group, which focuses on fulfilling the financial needs and goals of clients through a personalized approach. The group works collaboratively with clients and their other trusted advisors to develop consistent and practical advice, utilizing a goals-based wealth management process and customized strategies. Dan's expertise includes asset management, portfolio analysis, options strategies, and cash management. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who builds and manages personalized or defined strategies for clients, which may involve individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Dan earned his bachelor's degree from Johnson & Wales University. He has received recognition as one of On Wall Street's "Top 40 Advisors Under 40" in 2018 and has been named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2018, 2019, and 2020.

Krzysztof Przywara is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities, Citizens Securities, and Uber. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by analytical modeling and offers specialized advisory programs such as municipal and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Gaurang Pandya is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes a 25-year tenure at Prudential Financial Inc. and roles at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of his condominium association, volunteers as a driver safety instructor and speakers bureau member for AARP, and participates on the CFP Board of Standards’ Disciplinary Enforcement Committee hearing panel. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.