Elizabeth Adams is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Merrill with 19 years at the firm and 13 years of industry experience. She is based in White Plains, NY. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Barbuto is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at several firms including Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and Merrill. Barbuto has been with Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor entities since 2022. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, managing approximately $326 billion for nearly 477,000 clients.

Mario Valdez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a blend of quantitative and qualitative research.

Carol Ungar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and has been associated with Ungar & Mullin Financial Associates, Inc. since 1986. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation through her firm Ungar & Mullin Financial Associates and works part-time as a receptionist at Weight Watchers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management strategies and program structures, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Todd Hubley is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years. Hubley receives royalties from book sales. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brianne Burdzy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for ten years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Simone Cahill is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at KPMG, LLP for five years and State Street Corp. for eleven years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Thomas La Macchia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services and Allied Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in community activities as a hockey coach for youth and is affiliated with Arcola Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Christian Desfosses is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their family’s long-term goals. Christian focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Christian holds a Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Fairfield University. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). With his team, he brings nearly a century of combined experience to guide clients through the complexities and challenges of wealth management. Outside of his professional role, Christian enjoys antiquing, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and watching movies. He emphasizes simplicity and transparency in his client relationships and values a collaborative approach, describing his group as a family that works with other families.

Robert Feighan 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. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Feighan serves as an expert witness on financial planning in divorce cases and owns several business entities related to his practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

David Heller is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. He has served in leadership roles at DC Heller & Company, Inc. since 1990 and currently acts as president of both DC Heller & Company, Inc. and Highstreet Insurance Services Northeast LLC, where he focuses on employee benefits and risk management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Ivanhoe Ffriend is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera, having joined the firm in 2023, and has an extensive background working with multiple insurance companies and financial services firms since 1979. He is the owner and president of Ffriend Enterprises, Ltd., a business focused on marketing and sales of insurance products, and also serves as a guardian for incapacitated persons. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Amy Herrera is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she assists clients using comprehensive planning tools to support them through various life events. She focuses on understanding what is important to her clients and their families to provide tailored support. Her professional experience includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as serving as a Relationship Banker and Brokerage Associate, and previously as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo Bank. These positions have contributed to her expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Amy enjoys family activities, exploring food, social events with friends, movies, spending time with pets, and reading.

Thomas Burke is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience currently advising at Cetera since 2018. His prior work includes over a decade at Genco Holdings and earlier roles within Cetera. Outside financial advising, he is involved in diverse business activities including managing a certified public accounting firm, a local trucking company, and bookkeeping services for a bakery. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Andrew Abbattista is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Fidelity Investments and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in the catering industry through his involvement with Powell Catering Services. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jessica Wuerz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019 and previously spent 17 years with Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Cyril Wyse is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2020. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 31 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. His other business activities include managing CPC Wealth Management, a DBA for LPL business operations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions supported by its extensive network of investment adviser representatives and various technology and service platforms.

Steven Dipaola is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., Humana, United Health Care, Aetna, and Northeast Securities, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Nicholas Koenig is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Cetera Investment Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Around The House LLC, a construction business where he works as a contractor on weekends. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting.

Joseph Dailey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as multiple roles within J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a small woodworking business that creates commissioned pieces. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and offers capabilities in derivatives and commodities.