Andreas Pietschnig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill, JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA, and TD Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Samantha Kay is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2021. Prior to her financial services career, she held positions at New City Kosher Deli, Orange County Choppers, and RevFlo Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the head cheerleading coach at Albertus Magnus High School. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Thomas Larsen is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for two years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary framework.

Douglas James is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2015. He is the owner and president of DMJ Planning LLC, a support company, and Group Benefit Consultants LLC, which provides non-variable insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Sandra Becks is a ChFC® with over 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2025. She spent 37 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation prior to joining OSAIC. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-chair of the Endowment Committee at The Mother Bethel AME Church and co-chairs the Economic Development Committee for the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance analysis and rebalancing tools.

Michael Mital is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has been involved with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC since 2014 and operates Mital Financial Services as a DBA for financial advisory work. In addition to his advisory role, he prepares and files federal and state tax returns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Noah Marshall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Chestnut Ridge, NY. He has been with Thrivent Financial since 2026 and has prior experience at Ameriprise and New York Life Insurance Company. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on various planning topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Joshua Felice is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he worked at Pitney Bowes and has held various roles in different industries. He is also active as an independent insurance agent, selling and servicing life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as ongoing, collaborative relationships and offers a variety of investment programs and educational seminars.

Lewis Orenstein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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.

Joseph Palermo is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining RBC in 2020. He is a member of the Board of Directors for a townhouse community association in Hawthorne, NJ. RBC Wealth Management serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored investment strategies through multiple advisory programs and a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Richard Crews is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2019, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Biltmore International Corporation. He serves as a director for the Yale Football Association, a nonprofit focused on fundraising for Yale football. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized custody and research resources.

Mark Minutolo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill for over 27 years, including a break from 2017 to 2018. 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 for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Jimenez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wayne, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2010. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Meghan Dakan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, incorporating both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports its large network of advisors with technology and operational resources.

Bashar Hakim is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 29 years of industry experience, including a long tenure with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in Medicare insurance sales and operates a consulting business for tax and payroll purposes. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program, as well as affiliated insurance and trust services.

Christopher Stewart is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals using the resources of one of the nation's largest wealth management firms. Stewart emphasizes consistent communication and dedicated service to develop meaningful relationships and serve as a trusted resource for his clients. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Stewart spent a decade as an attorney representing large corporations, insurance companies, and various business enterprises. Although he does not provide legal advice in his capacity as a financial advisor, he applies the discretion and attention to detail gained during his legal career to his financial advisory work. His areas of expertise include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and portfolio management services. Stewart holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Juris Doctorate Degree from Rutgers University and Rutgers Law School, respectively. He attended on a full athletic scholarship as part of the Men's Division 1 Soccer Program and remains involved with Rutgers Men's Soccer as an alumni mentor and Era Representative. He is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Norwood with his wife Julia and their daughter Charlotte, Stewart enjoys playing soccer, music, and traveling. He also chairs Rutgers Men's Soccer mentorship activities.

Carla Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tarrytown, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and concurrently serves at NationalPlanning Corporation and operates a part-time self-employment business. Outside of her advisory roles, she has experience as an instructor at Hampton Inn in Yonkers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Sally McLeod is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who serves multigenerational families with tax efficient wealth management and risk control strategies. She specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, international wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Sally holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina, Kenan Flagler Business School, and a Master of Professional Studies in Wealth Management from Columbia University. She has earned several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Throughout her career, Sally has developed extensive client-facing expertise in areas such as investment, lending, insurance, tax, and estate planning strategies. Her personal interests include dancing, gardening, horseback riding, music, skiing, swimming, tennis, and yoga. She is fluent in both Chinese and English.

Matthew Dennis is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has spent his entire career in the financial services industry since graduating from Lehigh University in 2003. Matthew began his career in the Investment Performance group at Cambridge Associates, focusing on pensions, endowments, foundations, and families. He subsequently worked in institutional asset management at Credit Suisse and Lyford Group International before joining Merrill Lynch in 2014, where he works directly with individuals and families. Matthew’s areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. His approach emphasizes goals-based wealth management, beginning with a comprehensive discovery meeting to discuss clients’ financial details, objectives, and goals. He collaborates with internal partners to develop and implement strategies centered on asset allocation, portfolio management, liability management, and tax minimization. Matthew holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Matthew lives in Ramsey, New Jersey, with his wife, their three children, and their dog. He is involved in his local community through the Ramsey Jr. Lacrosse Association and CYO Basketball. In his free time, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family, coaching youth sports, particularly lacrosse, and activities such as basketball, cooking, golfing, hiking, skiing, surfing, and traveling.

Joseph Passaniti is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Hudson Financial Services, DJP Capital Advisors, Country Bank, and JP Accounting & Tax CPA. He serves as director of tax and financial planning at Hudson Financial Services and is vice president of Hudson Tax Services LLC. He is also treasurer and a board member for The Jesse A. Collyer, Jr. Youth Sports Leagues of Ossining, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a large network of independent advisors.