Preetham Dhivakar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and PKZ Group Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has a passive ownership interest in a special purpose vehicle formed to coordinate legal claims related to a breach of contract. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

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 worked in various roles including positions at JP Morgan Private Bank and Monahan's Seafood Market. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

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.

Nadi Beciri is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB in 2021, Beciri worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and David Lerner Associates. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with centralized custody and a distinctive operational model that integrates advisory and brokerage services.

Yamelyn Asencio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing approximately four years of financial services experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Bank and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory career, she has been involved with BYD Home Restoration Inc. since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

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 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at J.P. Morgan Private Bank and Padell Business Management. His background also includes roles in education and nonprofit work with the Rising Stars Youth Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of investment and planning solutions.

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 two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, A&E Real Estate, Fresh Prints, and Seidenfeld Associates. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

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.

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 financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Ironhorn Enterprises, and Syracuse University. 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 centralized due-diligence framework.

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.

Todd Kingsbury is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Potomac Commodities Transportation and Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. He serves on the boards of the D C K Endowment Fund Inc. and HomeWorks Trenton, Inc., an organization focused on education and housing for women in marginalized communities. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Aaron Simone is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has worked at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary advisory services supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due diligence framework.

Nicholas Petriello is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined in 2025 following a 24-year tenure at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. He is co-owner of two insurance-related LLCs, Wealth By Design LLC and Access Benefit Consulting LLC, which offer a variety of insurance products including group medical and accident coverage. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, providing integrated brokerage, advisory services, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers portfolios incorporating a broad range of investment options, alongside access to multiple third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

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.

Richard Cutler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He currently works with LPL Financial and has previously been affiliated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., Cutler Financial Services, LLC, and Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Cutler is an independent insurance agent specializing in property and casualty, business, health, and disability insurance products. 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 advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, utilizing various investment models, third-party asset managers, and customized strategies.

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.