Li May Bystricky is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Bank of America. She joined Merrill in 2025. 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 accounts.

Lili Monassebian is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and brings 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include 15 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and three years at Merrill. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering a broad range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Michael Greene is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and 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, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Craig Silverman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Plainview, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of financial advisory, he consults on residential property tax grievances. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

George Frenzel III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2007. 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 non-discretionary advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Francie Brown is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026, she worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an operations manager for multiple wealth management support companies in Garden City, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with other financial products and referral channels.

Raquel Pazmino Coff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, and their affiliated entities prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

John Mayo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 21 years and OSAIC for 7 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities. 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 services supported by a large network of advisers and technology tools.

Jacqueline Motta is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Browne III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2023, with prior experience at Northwestern Mutual and Ci Siamo, as well as involvement in hospitality at Uncle Jack's Steakhouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes.

Gary Carruthers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Woodbury, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2024. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of Two Havens Brewing Company LLC, a business that sells beer and merchandise. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Melissa Reali is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Woodbury, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1997. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in individual life, health, group life, and group health insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager options, as well as educational seminars.

Suprita Taparia is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at MassMutual and its affiliate since 2023. Prior to her financial services career, she was a homemaker for over a decade. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as annual collaborative engagements using firm-approved tools and offers specialized programs including Divorce Planning and event-driven planning for estates and employers.

Tak Jue is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2000 and also owns and operates Accounting Network Tax Service, Inc., providing accounting and tax filing services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning options through a large network of independent advisors.

David Israel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. His prior experience includes over 30 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Anthony Spinelli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bronx, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His previous roles include tenures at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent real estate agent representing clients in property transactions. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses detailed client data and firm-approved software to develop written financial recommendations within annual planning engagements.

Russell Dunn is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of Dunn & Co. CPA's PA, a tax preparation firm, and is involved in teaching CPA review courses. He also serves as a board member of the Masthead Cove Yacht Club, a nonprofit organization focused on sailing activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers across multiple program structures.

Wenyu Zhang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2018, Zhang worked at TD Bank and MassMutual Financial Group. He is based in Fresh Meadows, NY. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s non-discretionary advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Johnson Uwamanzu Nna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oceanside, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Edward Jones, Merrill, Bank of America, and Webster Bank. Outside of finance, his work history features involvement in varied sectors including staffing, food delivery services, and university budget planning. 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 incorporating financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Peter Schimmel is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Lawrence, NY. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he worked at New York Barbell and the Bethpage Water District. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative analysis.