Brian Walsh is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cetera since 2005. Walsh also owns and operates a tax services business providing tax resolution for small businesses, and he serves as president of a tax and accounting firm where he oversees a staff of accountants and tax preparers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated model portfolios and third-party managers.

Christopher Martino is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Petito Wealth Management, Hightower Advisors Capital Management Group New York, and several engagements related to Quinnipiac University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and its advisory role to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Wayne Lee is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on structured financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and return estimates in its planning process.

Justin Launer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including a decade at First Republic Private Wealth Management prior to joining J.P. Morgan. Launer’s current roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Vasilios Zarboutis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and specializing in investment advisory services. He has 14 years of industry experience, including a decade with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He was previously involved with Webeulogy, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC serves primarily institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering investment consulting and advisory services through a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm employs an ESG eligibility framework and generally offers recommendations limited to internally approved funds and strategies.

Allie Lehman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked at JP Morgan Chase and Utica National Insurance Group. She has a background in full-time education spanning over a decade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options alongside integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Diana Matthews is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Roger Trimble is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and serves on the advisory board of the Baruch College Fund. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Michael Mezzacappa is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds the Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Stifel Financial Corp. and Barnum Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has worked briefly in hospitality, including at East Hampton Grill and Whippoorwill Country Club. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Shalom Azar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Lee, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2021 to 2025, and at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering customized recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools. The firm serves clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds with a broad menu of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Jazzmin Jakubas Kaynak is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at loanDepot.com, Citizens Bank, and other financial and service industry positions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm’s distinctive features include roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies, as well as the use of algorithmic methods and AI in research.

Marisa Mc Callum is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill and First Republic Investment Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Justin Sammartano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017. Prior to that, he spent time at North American Pharmacal and FanDuel. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and economic modeling in its financial planning process.

Dylan Givner is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Sergio Forlini is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Admissions Committee for Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich, CT. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and draws on proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor client solutions.

Sharon Cartotto is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 35 years of industry experience. She has worked at Strategic Advisers and Fidelity Brokerage Services since 1999 and has been with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Her current role at Fidelity began in 2025. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments affiliate, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment entities. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Jonathan Lewandowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and JPMorgan Securities, along with eight years at Elite Soccer Academy. Outside of finance, he is involved in soccer training as a part-time trainer for the River Dell Blackhawks. LPL Financial serves individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes model portfolios and research to support a range of investment strategies.

Allen Morton is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BNY Mellon, Wells Fargo Investment Institute, and Global Alternative Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the United Way of Western Connecticut, where he reviews and approves grant proposals. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jeffrey Muchnick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Justin Maniscalco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC from 2014 to 2019. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Jericho, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and Global Investment Committee inputs.