Preetham Dhivakar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and PKZ Group Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive owner of a special purpose vehicle formed to coordinate legal claims related to a breach of contract. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, delivering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and quantitative and qualitative research.

Eric Nachman is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Nachman co-presides over Endurance Operations Management LLC, managing business operations including human resources, expense management, and accounting. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily to clients with significant investable assets. Its approach integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Nadi Beciri is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB in 2021, Beciri worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and David Lerner Associates. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with centralized custody and a distinctive operational model that integrates advisory and brokerage services.

Yamelyn Asencio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of experience at the firm. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank and other firms. Outside of her financial career, she has been involved with BYD Home Restoration Inc. since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating quantitative and qualitative research.

David Lasco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Valhalla, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Co-President of the Fordham University Alumni Westchester and sits on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of the Greater Hudson Valley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brian Valente is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pelham, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Valente serves as a board member and co-president of two nonprofit organizations: the Chester Park Association and the Pelham Booster Club, both of which focus on community activities and local engagement. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, emphasizing personalized client risk assessment and model-based investment strategies.

Joshua Elbaum is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Padell Business Management, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and has been involved with the Rising Stars Youth Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Ryan Hetzer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Miyuki Kiyota is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016, following a brief tenure at Townsend. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ghedalia Gold Pastor is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. Currently with Merrill and Bank of America, Pastor’s prior experience includes roles at Tesla Inc. and Consigli Construction Co. from 2016 to 2017, as well as time at the University of Maryland. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John Szot is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2021 and also works with Primerica Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, Szot serves with the Park Ridge Police Department and is involved in a non-investment business as the owner of Lamplighter Lane LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors and some corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers advisory services through a large network of advisors across many offices.

Micah Stavenhagen is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he was employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and was involved with Ironhorn Enterprises. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks.

Richard Koll is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Fort Lee, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Infinex Investments, Apple Bank, and Navian Capital Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of program platforms, employing a multi-manager approach with discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Todd Kingsbury is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Potomac Commodities Transportation and Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. He serves on the boards of the D C K Endowment Fund Inc. and HomeWorks Trenton, Inc., an organization focused on education and housing for women in marginalized communities. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Jose Suarez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. His career also includes a tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. starting in 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative screens and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to build model asset allocations and offers expanded derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Aaron Simone is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm uses a research-supported advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Nicholas Petriello is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2025 and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 24 years. He is a co-owner of two consulting businesses that offer insurance and group medical coverage services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Deon Smith is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Merrill since 2013. Based in White Plains, NY, he has spent over a decade with Merrill. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Reed Karsen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including positions at Montclair State University and UPS. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and manage fund advisory services.

Richard Cutler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He currently works with LPL Financial and has previously been affiliated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., Cutler Financial Services, LLC, and Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Cutler is an independent insurance agent specializing in property and casualty, business, health, and disability insurance products. 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 advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, utilizing various investment models, third-party asset managers, and customized strategies.