Hugo Carvajal is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investor Services and MassMutual from 2008 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Carvajal serves as an officer for St. Michael's Basketball Association and Letip of Clifton, and he owns The Gemini and Scorpio Group LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Brad Greenbaum is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Altigro Retirement Services and Fairfield Benefit Associates, and has been involved in actuarial consulting, fiduciary training, and financial services through various business roles. He also contributes as an exam writer for FI360’s Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) exam. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, using a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Rahil Patel is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including New York Life Insurance Company, Eagle Strategies, Summit Financial, and Pruco Securities. Patel is also engaged in non-variable insurance advisory activities through Prudential Advisors. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, providing advisory and brokerage services supported by model portfolios and third-party management. The firm’s integrated platform combines advisory programs with financial product sales, including insurance, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary financial planning services.

Derrick Ossi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial, LPL Financial, MassMutual, MML Investors Services, Guardian Life, and Northeast Planning. In addition to advisory work, he is an insurance agent at EBNY Insurance Services. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios, while supporting multiple advisory platforms and transitions from prior mergers.

Jeannine Lennon is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2017 and previously worked at MBIA for ten years. She holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals.

Minesh Patel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nine years with Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner at BM Vesh Assoc LLC, a for-profit LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and leverages research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment strategies.

Stephen Scuttaro is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2022. His prior experience includes roles in real estate investment and the food service industry. Mass Mutual 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 offers a range of planning programs and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Joseph Virgone is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he provides client-related investment and planning services as part of the Scott Sosna SSFS Group. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, tax-efficient recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Aleksandar Matovski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several real estate investment ventures and serves as a commercial loan originator and referral partner for human capital management services. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Michael Reynolds is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate. 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 strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Christine Frole is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Newton, NJ. She has 21 years of industry experience, including over 15 years with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory expertise delivered through a centralized consulting team to support clients approaching or in retirement.

Nicholas Iarrapino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Fluor Marine Propulsions. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head coach of the St. Joseph High School rowing team in Metuchen, New Jersey. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Shane Oconnor is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2025 and spent 10 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors prior to that. Oconnor also holds an insurance agent role, offering fixed and indexed annuities and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified, portfolio-driven investment strategies and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Li Pan is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory roles, she was involved with Livingston HuaXia Chinese School and operated Sweet Basil Technology LLC. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ethan Bordman is a Team Financial Advisor with The Covitz McCauley Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving high-net-worth individuals and families, particularly professionals in the entertainment and sports industries, providing tailored financial and retirement planning strategies. His approach emphasizes connecting clients' unique ambitions with personalized wealth management plans that reflect their individual perspectives and priorities. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Ethan spent 16 years as a media, sports, and entertainment attorney in private practice and as an Assistant Executive Director of SAG/AFTRA. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit School of Law, an MBA from Wayne State University, a Master of Laws in Entertainment Law from the University of Westminster in London, and a Master of Laws in International Sports Law from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. He maintains several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Ethan is active in professional organizations related to entertainment, arts, and sports law, including serving as Chairperson of the New York State Bar Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law section from 2022 to 2024. He holds FINRA Series 7, 31, and 66 registrations. Outside of his professional work, Ethan enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, playing tennis, and watching movies.

Mohit Kumar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Kumar is involved in managing multiple residential rental real estate properties. 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 capabilities with brokerage and investment management services, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain decision-making authority.

Lauren Nassau is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Nassau also engages in non-variable insurance brokerage through Ash Brokerage. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by research and diversified investment strategies.

James Whelan is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. He also worked at Corporate Jet Support and attended Franklin and Marshall College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and multiple program structures.

Matthew Jack is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. His prior experience includes a decade at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a comprehensive range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct client services and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Alae Jaber is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2021, he worked at PNC Investments for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with LNY Ice Cream LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.