Ramy Hakim is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in the financial industry in 2014, he has provided consultations to clients aiming to identify their financial goals and offer tailored advice in investments, estate planning, education savings, wealth building, and retirement. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ramy holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Aleppo University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Raised in a bilingual environment, he is fluent in both English and Arabic. Beyond his professional work, Ramy engages in community activities aligned with the Merrill tradition of service. In his personal time, he enjoys playing tennis and soccer and traveling.

Edmund Delorenzo is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2005. He has held roles at McGoff, Collins & Delorenzo CPAs since 1998, providing tax, accounting, and forensic investigative services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in forensic accounting consulting and also holds an insurance agent license, selling life, health, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a nationwide multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Thomas Lopez is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services supported by multiple platforms, using asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Wayne Brunck is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Partners in Planning, Inc., an insurance brokerage offering fixed annuities and various insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Ambrose Chan is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. He also operates AC Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a business focused on insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Frances Goldstein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its private bank since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a trustee for Helaine Shimel and is involved in the purchase and occasional sale of antiques. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Patrick Doherty is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has served since 2016. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized wealth plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He provides ongoing communication and support to adjust financial strategies as clients' needs evolve. Patrick has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Account Executive, and Investor Center Financial Representative. His experience spans client service, investment representation, and financial consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Patrick has interests in baseball and soccer.

Jaime Goodman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in wealth management. She works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop customized strategies designed to support long-term financial goals across various market environments. Jaime focuses on providing tax-sensitive investment guidance aimed at wealth preservation and growth for high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families. Jaime is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and joined Merrill Lynch in 1992. She holds several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jaime specializes in investment and asset management, retirement planning, home financing solutions, life insurance and long-term care planning, education and estate planning, and liability strategies for business owners. She is actively involved in educating clients, including hosting seminars aimed at empowering women on achieving financial independence, and she serves as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst supporting women through marital status transitions. Jaime is a member of professional organizations such as Impact 100 Westchester and the Institute of Certified Divorce Financial Analysts. She participates in community involvement initiatives including Impact 100.

Pasquale Castaldo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Kafcos Realty and Cetera, with an ongoing business providing tax preparation services since 2002. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, incorporating model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies across discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Timothy Loeffler is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of advising, he operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, health, and property/casualty insurance, and he is a partner in a limited liability company that manages business expenses related to his insurance and investment activities. 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Jose Martinez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Certified Financial Services and the UFCW National Health & Welfare Fund. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Alexander Narciso is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Marketing Advertising Promotions, Inc. and ABM Industries. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Kouroupakis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, primarily with MassMutual and its affiliates since 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent focused on life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services 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 seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships without discretionary authority over client investments.

Nicholas Ingram is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan and Citi-affiliated firms, including Citi Private Alternatives, LLC. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christopher Stern is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2016, he worked at Joonbug for five years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Matthiew Martinez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as well as positions outside finance at Petco and Modell's Sporting Goods. He also has experience associated with Pace University. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and its roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to various registered investment companies.

Americo Lisboano is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, leading the Montvale, New Jersey office. He has been with Merrill since 1996 and brings extensive experience in wealth management, serving High Net-Worth investors with complex financial situations. Americo is committed to providing clients with sound financial advice, premier service, and extensive resources to help them achieve their financial goals. He manages discretionary portfolios through personalized or defined strategies, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Americo holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, along with other professional certifications including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He assists clients in developing strategies to manage their personal and business assets and liabilities, considering their goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances. A graduate of Rutgers University, Americo has been active in the financial services industry since 1992. In addition to his professional work, Americo is involved in the community as a board member of the Bergen County United Way. He also has language proficiency in Portuguese and English.

Gregory Amerkanian is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth hockey at Englewood Field Club and serves on the board and finance committee of The Elisabeth Morrow School, where he is also the proposed treasurer. He is a trustee of the Armenian Church Endowment Fund. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Anthony Mastronicola is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has spent over three decades at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. In addition to his advisory role, Mastronicola sells home and auto insurance through several property and casualty insurance providers. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Richard Wu is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he performs paraplanning duties through Longohmont, LLC under the supervision of a financial advisor. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.