Michael Paulmeno is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Amawalk, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. He is a co-owner of JPM Management Group LLC, an LLC formed with other advisors to manage shared office expenses. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm offers a retirement-income planning service that provides written recommendation reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Jack Habif is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He also serves as a power of attorney for Sheron Habif in a non-investment capacity. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jonathan Moore is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1996. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a wide range of investment and planning services.

Matthew Aquino is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 license and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanctuary Securities, Primerica, and PwC. He serves on the financial and advancement committees at Salesian High School, assisting with budget analysis and fundraising efforts. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Karen Dillon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Terence Brady is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he has taught at the American School of Business for over ten years and serves as a certified substitute teacher and softball coach for the North Bergen Board of Education. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers.

James Choe is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers to implement tailored portfolio solutions.

Rosa Mazzone is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Her work history includes roles at City National Bank and UBS Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital-markets capabilities.

Joseph Rosario Sr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anita Srivastava is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ. She has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory duties, she serves as a board member of the College Club of Northern New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and serves clients through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Sarah Barbey is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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 an ESG eligibility framework.

Thomas Teschic Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to tailor retirement income plans, primarily for clients with significant assets under management at Ameriprise.

Russell Glickstern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.) since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he operates under the DBA Westchester Financial Planning. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing various strategic and tactical investment approaches supported by research and technology tools.

B Kunstreich is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Rye, NY, and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Kunstreich is a part-time stamp dealer. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written recommendation reports using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by algorithmic tools and a centralized consulting team.

Ashley Cassera is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2007. Ashley’s work history includes positions within Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Ashley is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients as well as registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

John Murphy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Murphy is also engaged in insurance-related activities, including fixed annuities and insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including access to third-party money managers and model portfolios.

Joshua Bakhash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience, including more than 19 years with LPL Financial. He also holds a real estate license in New Jersey, though he is not actively engaged in real estate activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology-driven research and operational tools.

Paul Donato is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Donato operates under the DBA Empire Financial Advisors for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Aaron Morgenstern is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently advising at Ameriprise in Valhalla, NY. He has held positions at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously worked at Keybank, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Morgenstern has also been affiliated with the State University of New York at New Paltz since 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brian Burns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques.