Kristy Connor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2018 and offers a holistic approach to wealth management, providing services such as retirement planning, personalized investment strategies, and additional financial solutions including banking and lending through the support of Bank of America. Her practice focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals by equipping them with knowledge, power, and confidence. Kristy specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kristy earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware, graduating with honors in three years and was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. A South Jersey native currently residing in Medford, NJ, Kristy serves as an Ambassador to the National Association of Women Business Owners. Outside of work, she enjoys basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, reading, traveling, yoga, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends.

William Ferraro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Computer Services Inc. from 2021 to 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with options for both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Efstathios Kanteliotis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Raymond James. He serves as a volunteer member of the Finance and Investment Committee at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Amanda Harver is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-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.

James Cleary is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license. He has 43 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Cleary acts as an agent in non-registered insurance brokerage and life settlements, and serves as a trustee for multiple family trusts. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses detailed client data and proprietary software to develop written financial plans, offering a range of event-driven planning services and educational programs.

Dawn Stil is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for nine years before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distributes proprietary research through a network of financial advisors who tailor plans based on capital market assumptions and client goals.

Tamara Morton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2013, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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.

Colby Moneta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, TD Ameritrade, and PNC Bank. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Stephen Melchiorre is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, and New York Life. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Benjamin Yeager is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a financial services LLC that brokers insurance products and manages assets. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Lorraine Zeplinski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates a tax preparation business in Philadelphia. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets.

Andrew Goldman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Penn Valley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously at Karr Barth Financial Planning, Inc. since 2002. Outside of advising, he serves as chairman of the board and executive committee for the Anti-Defamation League. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and access to asset management through a variety of third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid advisory and brokerage model with an emphasis on tailored client service and fiduciary engagements.

Randy Pludo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, having previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a content creator focused on healthy sustainable lifestyles. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Meghan Gallagher is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Philadelphia, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Victor Altadonna is a Financial Advisor and partner of a wealth management group in the Philadelphia area, where he works with affluent individuals and families to address their financial goals and streamline their wealth management services. He provides guidance in areas including tax, estate, and education planning, with a focus on helping clients preserve and grow their wealth. Victor's areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Victor holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University and has earned several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is committed to ongoing professional education to stay informed about market changes and new opportunities for his clients. His approach emphasizes personalized financial strategies tailored to individual goals. Outside of his professional work, Victor is involved with the Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education program and enjoys spending time with his wife Jamie and son Dominic. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, hiking, and scuba diving.

Paul Tropea is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is an elected official on the South Harrison Board of Education, where he oversees education matters for the township. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Adonika Watkins is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and simultaneously serves as an instructor at Temple University, where she teaches a course on investing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including wrap programs, private funds, and principal trading activities.

Brandon Martin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience and has worked at MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves as a Master of Ceremonies and event coordinator for Encore Entertainment and Ultrax Disc Jockeys. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using detailed client information and firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations.

Beatriz Gomez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wayne, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2001 and worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. 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 institutions.