Christian Buzzanca is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors and ownership of Economic Planning Group. Buzzanca serves as president of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, where he plans meetings and directs board activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Robert Ward is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, leading the Riverhead Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office since 2018. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 17 years in banking and 12 years as a branch manager. Since joining Merrill in 2015, he has focused on serving the wealth management needs of business owners, entrepreneurs, and affluent individuals by developing tailored strategies to address both short- and long-term financial goals. Bob holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant®, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®, and Retirement Benefits Consultant, enabling him to provide fiduciary services and oversee corporate retirement plans as well as nonprofit endowment and foundation assets. His expertise encompasses areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, and philanthropic planning. In addition to his professional work, Bob serves on the boards of East End Arts and Riverhead Rotary, and supports organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island and Junior Achievement. He has received the Presidential Volunteer Award three times and was recognized as Man of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2011. Bob resides in Manorville with his wife Laura and their two children and enjoys boating, golf, skiing, mountain biking, and photography.

Azhar Shah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and has been affiliated with Webster Bank since 2005. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicholas Galletta is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He serves as a board member for the Twin Forks Networking Group, a nonprofit organization in Manorville, NY. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Brian Ullman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 49 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 24 years and has been associated with North Shore Financial Resources since 1998. He is involved with North Shore Financial Resources as a business activity. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Frederick Azzurro is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc, and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of several LLCs that handle business and administrative operations unrelated to investment management. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various managed account strategies and third-party money manager programs.

Eugene Christensen is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including 22 years at Merrill and 15 years at Bank of America, N.A. In addition to his advisory work, he owns a seasonal rental property in Beckett, Massachusetts. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Troy Prochazka is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Fidelity, where he worked from 2013 to 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Laura Rudolph is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1994. 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 asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes access to broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Joanne Bennett is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Patchogue, NY. Outside of her advisory role, Bennett is involved with the Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, where she serves as 2nd Vice President and is a member of the board of directors, and she participates in educational seminars at Patchogue-Medford High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Amanda O'Neal is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Suffolk Cheerleading Officials Association and is a partner and director of premium finance at Greco & O'Neal Wealth Strategies. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers a range of programs including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

John Dinkelmeyer is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, AXA Advisors, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he works weekends at La Buena Vida, a restaurant in Moriches, NY. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization tools and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform.

Kerri Biondo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Riverhead, NY. She provides tailored financial advice and guidance to both individual and corporate clients. Kerri’s expertise spans various areas, including divorce transition and settlement planning, corporate and institutional benefit services, personal and corporate retirement planning, institutional and individual investment strategy, tax minimization, philanthropic planning, and trust management. She also specializes in working with endowments, foundations, and non-profits, focusing on aligning growth goals and managing corporate cash reserves. Kerri holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned her high school diploma at Rocky Point High School and an associate’s degree from Briarcliffe College. Fluent in English and Italian, she collaborates closely with her clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to support their long-term goals and adapt to changing market conditions. Kerri prioritizes being available to clients throughout different stages of their financial and personal journeys to help position their assets for both growth and risk mitigation. In addition to her professional role, Kerri is active in her community through volunteering, reflecting a deep commitment aligned with the Merrill tradition of service. Her personal interests include cooking, interior decorating, reading, soccer, and spending time with her family.

Johnpaul Duran is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2008, following roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Citicorp Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services and supports advisors with research tools and multiple investment platforms.

Jared Peyster is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has concurrently been with Allstate Insurance Company since 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a wide range of financial planning and investment solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Tyler Conway is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and Bank of America. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Paige Bentz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Riverhead, NY, and has 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved analytical tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides investment advisory and brokerage services across multiple client segments.

David Terry is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with JP Morgan Securities since 2013 and is also a general partner at Neatlydone, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative analysis to deliver asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Christopher Mauceri is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at NorthCoast Asset Management for two years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley in 2022. His background also includes nine years of full-time education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to help clients model potential outcomes.

Cindy Hubbard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Morgan Stanley. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate as a sole proprietor and serves as a trustee for a trust based in Riverhead, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.