Nicholas Maggi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wellington Management and Bain Capital. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools in its services.

Michael Vela is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years. He is also licensed as a life and health insurance agent with various companies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options delivered via affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Neil Palazzo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Gianfranco Calio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the Town of Oyster Bay Housing Authority, ADP, SUNY Plattsburgh, and work in the restaurant business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction based on proprietary research and quantitative analysis. The firm also serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and employs algorithmic and AI-driven methods in its investment process.

Keith Mccormack is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting corporate executives and individual clients in optimizing their retirement plans and managing equity compensation, including RSUs, stock options, and concentrated stock positions. His professional approach focuses on tax-efficient planning, diversification strategies, and liquidity planning to align financial flexibility with personal goals. Keith holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University. Keith has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2008, after seven years at other insurance and wealth management firms. He is responsible for running training programs for new advisors within his office. Originally from Floral Park, Keith lives in Deer Park with his wife, son, daughter, and two dogs. His personal interests include antiquing, cooking, football, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Seth Rothman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and David Lerner Associates. Since 2024, he has been with both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Scott Valentine is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Citigroup, LPL Financial, and Ameriprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering financial planning, access to asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Lisa Yim is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2010. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael O'Keeffe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously was with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC from 2014 to 2018. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary guidance through a centralized consulting team.

Tania Canate is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Copiague, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2020 and has prior experience at LifeX Research Corp. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of home-related products through affiliated companies including Primerica Mortgage, LLC and Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, employing model-delivery strategies managed by third parties. The firm operates with approximately 3,987 advisors across numerous offices and offers a range of investment models supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Francis Alexander is an advisor at LPL Enterprise with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, the Center for International Education, and STARS Rehab. Alexander is also involved in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a range of insurance and trust services.

Christopher Devincentis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Tomislav Govorcin is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 23 years. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent offering life, accident, health, dental, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Corey Streim is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the WS Group, a team recognized as Best-in-State Wealth Management by Forbes in 2023, 2024, and 2025. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial advising, focusing on building long-term client relationships and aligning financial decisions with individual goals and values. Corey's expertise includes retirement income planning, portfolio management, liquidity management, and navigating complex equity compensation for public company senior leaders, particularly in scenarios related to IPOs and corporate acquisitions. He designs diversification strategies for concentrated equity positions, emphasizing tax minimization, and provides strategic guidance during mergers and acquisitions to preserve and enhance client wealth. His approach involves analyzing equity holdings and personal financial landscapes, modeling various liquidity and tax scenarios, and developing phased diversification plans responsive to changing market conditions and personal circumstances. Corey holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Binghamton University and maintains the Series 7, 63, and 66 FINRA registrations, along with life and health insurance licenses. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional life, Corey resides in Commack, NY, with his wife Lisa and their two sons, Ethan and Lucas, and enjoys activities such as fishing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Brian Vail is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2021. He previously spent 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and manages rental real estate and operates a support company for his Raymond James business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary advice aligned with client goals and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Bessy Guevara is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds a Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Stony Brook University and Teachers Federal Credit Union. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

Michael Spelman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, CUNA Mutual Group, and Myrmidon Private Capital LLC. Outside of advising, he is a business owner of Spelman Pearce Pizza Properties LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and extensive resources.

John Gleeson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor at the firm. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent contractor for Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage practice operations. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Raymond Fernandez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Merrill, Bank of America, and Capital One Bank. 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 and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

James Mark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stony Brook, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Allstate for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Mark also acts in a fiduciary capacity for the Mark Protection Trust. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.