David Briegs serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing guidance since 1989. He is part of The Kugel Briegs Group, which offers client-focused wealth management services that combine personalized attention with the resources of a large financial institution. His approach to wealth management centers on understanding clients' goals and developing long-term, planning-based strategies tailored to each individual's needs. David's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds multiple industry designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from Rutgers University and completed the CFP® Professional Education Program at the College for Financial Planning as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst® Program at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. Outside of his professional career, David is a retired three-time U.S. National Champion in Skysurfing with over 2,500 jumps, has competed in three ESPN X-Games, and was a member of the U.S. Team in the World Championships in 1999. He holds a 4th degree black belt in Combat Hapkido.

Rachel Schwarz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of directors for the Greater Newark Conservancy, participating in educational programs and budget reviews. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and market-making.

George Nordstrom is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent selling life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers services to individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers.

Kushal Renjen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BWG Strategy, Fidelity Investments, and Stevens Institute of Technology. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jeffrey Durr is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches young insurance agents on building their practices. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using collaborative and technology-driven approaches.

Ryan Mickendrow is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at AxA Advisors from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a youth football coach for Pop Warner. 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 utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored client solutions.

Owen O Keefe is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2023 and previously held various roles including at Bryant University and Boneworks Property Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in Boneworks Real Estate. 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 investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Clancy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Solar Landscape. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Noel Irwin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2001 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sebastian Ardaix is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, MongoDB, Navatar, Onna, BetterCloud, and Strategic Consulting LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brandon Chiappetta is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Vestmark Advisory Solutions, Royal Alliance, and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved in an electrical contracting business, Ace Electric Services, in a support role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Maglaque is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Stifel with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel and its predecessor firm, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, since 2012. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Donald Ruggieri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and having 51 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother's estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when advising clients.

Michele Cestone is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 credential. Michele has recently entered the industry, having worked previously at Morgan Stanley and spent several years as a student. Outside of finance, Michele works as a caddie at Hamilton Farm Golf Club, providing on-course advice and customer service to golfers. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

William Ryan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, with recommendations made on a non-discretionary basis.

Goutam Ghosh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Pratibha Sharma is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise, PNC Bank, and several insurance agencies. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Fernando Valente is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, including its predecessor LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Emily Pistone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Signature Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and TD Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan services supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Clifford Virgin III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 13 years and has been with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2021. Virgin serves as treasurer for Friends of Montclair NJ Baseball, Inc. and sits on the board of directors for The 100 Club of Montclair New Jersey, a fund supporting families of fallen first responders. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party managers and offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.