Kyle Piechucki is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2023 and previously worked for Forfini LLC from 2012 to 2022. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Vincent Giardini Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Holbrook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors in 2021, he worked at Primerica Financial Services beginning in 2020 and has experience at Data Device Corp and Stony Brook University. His activities include the sale of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that serves individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Michael Uvenio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Melville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Cullinan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Portfolios Financial Services, TD Bank and its wealth management division, and Merrill. He is also involved with Cullinan and Travaglianti Planning Incorporated, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by research and operational tools.

Ruth Ann Kalage is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Melville, NY, where she has worked for 10 years. She has 29 years of industry experience. 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 supported by extensive research and analytics.

Marie Kirsch is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and NYLife Securities LLC. She is also commissioned as a notary public, performing this service infrequently on an as-needed basis. LPL Enterprise offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities, using primarily model-driven portfolio solutions and access to third-party asset managers.

Yolene Justafort is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process to oversee its investment models.

Susan Santangelo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2010. Santangelo also serves as an administrator for a fiduciary estate and holds a power of attorney role in another non-investment related capacity. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Carpentiere is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Kurdziel is a financial advisor at Osaic with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Coastal Business Marketing and in education within the Sachem school district for 14 years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Shaolin Self Defence Centers of Bayport. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Christopher Barnes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles as Associate Wealth Management Advisor at Robert Kilroy, Northwestern Mutual from 2015 to 2016, and Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2011 to 2015. Christopher focuses on building long-term relationships with clients based on trust and transparency. He emphasizes understanding each client's unique goals, concerns, and vision for the future to develop personalized financial plans. His approach involves partnering with clients to prioritize goals, analyze risks, and continually monitor and adjust plans as life circumstances change. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys family activities, golf, and traveling.

Lisa Galiardo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 13 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning uses structured discovery processes and approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Robert Burriciello is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. for the past 15 years. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party style managers.

Lisa Bardenhagen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2009 at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Her credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and offers services through both direct and employer-based arrangements.

James Gaughran is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 1984 and has worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. He holds a Series 63 designation. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jerrold Silverman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through his ownership of Silverman Neu, LLP, and serves as a director and accountant at Singer & Falk CPAs PC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Joseph Wetherell is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients to utilize Fidelity's resources, focusing on retirement, income, and wealth planning. Joseph works with clients to develop and implement customized financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their goals. Joseph has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President, Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors from 2015 to 2016. Outside of his professional role, Joseph enjoys boating, fishing, golf, parenthood, and spending time with his pets.

Kenneth Jacobsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business called It's Never OK Training. 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, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Jennifer Riek is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2019, with prior experience at CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Fidelity's affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nicholas Panetta is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Capilets, eBlockchain, Alt Trade, and Velocity Trading. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering clients access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.