David Balkcom is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY. He previously worked with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group within the WealthBridge Financial Group, as well as New York Life Insurance Company. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in dental practice administration. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and collaborative planning methods, offering various specialized planning programs including recent expansions in divorce and estate-settlement services.

Sheila Littleton is a Series 63–registered financial advisor with Cetera, based in Valhalla, NY, and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2005 and is the owner of Littleton Financial, where she focuses on retirement, education, and insurance planning. She also sells health and disability insurance through various carriers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Theresa Ferri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and proprietary tools, offering tailored plans without individual security recommendations as part of standalone services.

Gabriel Carvalho is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he provides consulting services through Cadena Consulting LLC, an independent business consulting firm. J.P. Morgan Securities offers 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, with implementation supported by affiliated investment management entities.

Angel Herrera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Compass and was involved with the Young Mens & Young Womens Hebrew Association. He has a background that includes roles in community organizations and education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Peter Seroczynski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has been employed since 2022. Prior to that, he spent 11 years at Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. and Citibank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes unique regulatory registrations related to derivatives and commodities.

David Ramirez serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a Senior Vice President and key member of the Ramirez Wealth Management team since February 2011. With over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, he brings extensive knowledge and expertise cultivated through various market environments. Throughout his career, David has focused on delivering wealth management strategies for High Net Worth and Ultra-High Net Worth clients, emphasizing personal fixed income and asset management. David's professional background includes positions at UBS Financial Services Inc., Paine Webber, Kidder Peabody, and Ramirez & Co. He utilizes a client-centered philosophy that involves initial and ongoing reviews to develop tailored investment plans addressing specific asset and liability needs and long-term goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He received a Bachelor of Finance degree from Boston College's Carroll School of Management and holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). David has been an active member of the Municipal Bond Club of New York since 1994. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Theodore Gelb is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2022 to 2024. He also attended Syracuse University from 2018 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary market models in its advisory process.

Matthew Hesse is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Madison Planning Group, Bourbon Street, Northwestern Mutual, and Body Armor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Juan Rodriguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Merrill, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he operates JAR Wealth Advisory Group as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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.

Karen Rosner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Morgan Stanley. Her prior work history includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill. She is registered with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Dylan Wynne is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Four Winds Hospital and SUNY Albany. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through diverse brokerage and advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Ryan Machovec is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and positions with the Town of Hempstead and SUNY College at Cortland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide 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 and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Carrie Pedecine is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative product distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Daniel Prisciotta Jr. is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2025. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. Outside of advising, he is an author and owner of Prisco Publishing LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various program options including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager programs.

Scott Staropoli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009, also maintaining a role with Bank of America, N.A. since 2006. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Morrison IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, following prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Prudential Equity Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured tools and investment modeling, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Meredith Fierro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Blu Ale House and held roles at the University of Delaware and TJX Companies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through structured processes and firm‑approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Charles Andrzejewski is a Financial Advisor and a member of The Erdmann Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises senior executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, private equity partners, and ultra-affluent families on various aspects of their financial lives, including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and tax minimization. Charles brings over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, including five years at RMB Capital, a Chicago-based investment management firm. He focuses on estate planning needs, wealth transfer strategies, liquidity events, concentrated stock positions, and cash flow modeling. His approach emphasizes intellectual rigor, in-depth customization, and a commitment to service. Charles holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he played Division 1 Lacrosse for four years and served as a team captain for two years. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Charles currently resides in Fairfield, CT with his wife and their two sons.

John Makhoul is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has previously served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2020. His earlier roles include Credit Broker positions at Chapdelaine from 2015 to 2016 and Whitaker Securities from 2004 to 2015. John holds the CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) and CPWA® (Certified Private Wealth Advisor) certifications. He also possesses a California Insurance License. His professional approach emphasizes commitment, integrity, and a client-first mindset, focusing on helping clients define their financial goals and develop clear, actionable plans they understand and feel empowered to execute.