Anthony De Lillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Hightower Advisors and Equitable, among other firms. Outside of finance, he has experience in entrepreneurship through his involvement with The Taco Project Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning program.

Loretta Vitale is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member involved in homeowners association activities related to property maintenance and improvements. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals.

Christopher Papadopoulos is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His previous roles include work at Bank of America, Stone Engineering & Architecture, and academic positions at Fordham University and Manhasset High School. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Demsey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jersey City, NJ. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank from 2010 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Scanlan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with individuals and families to help them make informed financial decisions and pursue their long-term goals. Matthew focuses on building lasting relationships and providing personalized guidance through every stage of life, from wealth accumulation to retirement planning. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Matthew holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Adelphi University. Outside of his professional role, Matthew enjoys golfing, ice hockey, music, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Dennis Surmanek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Vice President of Staten Island BNI, a local business networking organization. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Jonathan Simpson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been involved with Simpson Family Holdings LLLP for 19 years. He is also associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1994. 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 recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Andrew Byren is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based out of the New York, NY office. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2018 after graduating from the University of South Carolina in 2017. In his role, Andrew provides customized financial planning and solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs, considering factors such as risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. Andrew focuses on a variety of client areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, legacy planning, and portfolio management services, among others. He employs a modernized, planning-based approach and leverages the resources and experience of the BMV Group to deliver comprehensive advice and service. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in Hazlet, New Jersey, Andrew enjoys baseball, basketball, football, chess, music, skiing, soccer, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies. He is involved with Covenant House as part of his community engagement.

Lawrence Mc Govern is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2013 and also works at Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Breezy Point Pipe & Drum Band and occasionally performs playing the bagpipes. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Timothy Wells serves as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing seven years of experience within Bank of America. He began his career in 2017 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Hunt Valley, Maryland, where he specialized in trusts and estates and became fully licensed. In 2020, he transitioned to New York City to work closely with fixed income traders at Bank of America before returning to wealth management in 2022 at Merrill Lynch's office located at 225 Liberty Street. Tim holds multiple FINRA registrations, including Series 7, 66, 9, and 10. His advisory practice centers on collaborating with executives, business owners, founders, and their families to build, protect, and preserve wealth over the long term. Tim emphasizes a client-focused approach that starts with listening to understand individual goals and providing clear, planning-focused guidance. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and portfolio management. Committed to continual learning, Tim earned his Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designation in 2023 and the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation in 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Rochester Institute of Technology. Beyond his professional pursuits, Tim is a member of the Board of Trustees for The Gow School, reflecting his involvement in community initiatives. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, ice hockey, music, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. He resides in Downtown New York City.

Mark Gregware is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 4 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2007. 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 a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, combining in-house and third-party managers, and provides portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Jonathan Roman is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their personal and family financial priorities and develops strategies to pursue their financial goals. His approach involves engaging with clients to discuss their objectives, concerns, and questions, providing ongoing advice and guidance as their needs evolve. Jonathan's expertise encompasses a range of areas including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial events. He holds several professional designations: Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rochester.

Maryanne Bessler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2011. In addition to her advisory work, she sells health insurance to small businesses and assists clients in obtaining non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Wesley Barrow is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brooklyn, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Mary Brezik is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Banks SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc since 2022. Her background includes roles at various organizations such as Shamrock Trading Corporation and University of Kansas. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its comprehensive Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary investment advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts via affiliated managers. The firm is notable for its large scale and integrated structure, combining advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Raven Norton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019. Prior to that, she held positions at Ruder Finn and FleishmanHillard, as well as attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Douglas Schiffmiller is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including American Portfolios Advisors and Avantax. He also operates Retirement Help Group, providing investment, retirement, tax, financial, and estate planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting more than 10,000 advisors and overseeing over $256 billion in assets.

Eric Lo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Humble Cafe LLC, a coffee shop. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Bausk is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue long-term goals by educating them about their finances and investment options. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. Michael brings a broad range of experience to his role, including an eight-year career in real estate, where he assisted clients with one of their most significant financial investments—their homes. He is a second-generation financial advisor who learned the importance of listening closely to clients’ goals and needs from his father. Michael holds bachelor's degrees from both Yeshiva University, where he studied political science, and Brandeis University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Michael is actively involved in his local community. He participates in the Young Israel of Woodmere synagogue and has coached high school basketball for over 20 years. He is also a father of four children and enjoys baseball, basketball, cooking, golfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Jeffrey Bryan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads portfolio and investment management for Tellis Bryan Wealth Management. He provides customized risk and portfolio management strategies for a diverse client base, including institutions, charities, foundations, endowments, high net worth individuals, families, and legacy trusts. With over 35 years of experience, Jeff has developed expertise in constructing and managing comprehensive investment and credit portfolios using advanced asset allocation and risk modeling systems. He is also experienced in managing the risks associated with highly concentrated and appreciated assets. Additionally, Jeff has decades of experience managing complex trust and estate planning strategies for large family relationships and has lectured extensively nationwide to professional investor and client groups. Before joining Merrill in 2016, Jeff was a Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at BlackRock for 11 years. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at The Private Bank at Bank of America, managing more than $5 billion in private wealth for some of the bank's largest and most complex relationships. Jeff holds bachelor's degrees in Finance and Economics from the University of Missouri. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys fishing, hiking, and music.