Russell Noletto is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at G.distributors, LLC, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and Regions Bank, among others. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Dinehart is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Melville, NY, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as trustee for an irrevocable trust established for his parents. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of third-party asset managers and advisory programs and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans through credentialed representatives.

Michael Galardi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Northwell Health, and Leviton Manufacturing Co. Outside of finance, he officiates Little League baseball games in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

Karen Manley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2011, including a brief tenure at BofA Securities in 2019. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Clinard Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 56 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His work history includes long-term roles at North Shore Capital Management Corp. and North Ridge Securities Corp., and he also serves as an advisor for North Ridge Wealth Planning LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a broad range of services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.

Thomas Dougherty is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously with VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years. Dougherty is an owner of Blue Chip Financial and serves on the boards of the Ancient Order of Hibernian, The Spirt of Huntington Art Center, and the LIEG business networking group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Christofer Ferrugiari is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He worked previously at Sii Jhfn for nine years before joining Osaic in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an investment advisor representative for Lighthouse Financial Network, LLC, an independent firm within the Osaic network. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Brandon Cruz is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Aegis Capital Corp, and National Income Life Insurance, as well as work outside finance such as at HEI Solar and Absolute Private Investigation. He previously owned a small LLC used for contract work unrelated to investment advisory services. 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 individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, integrating internal and third-party management with trading and custody support.

Susan Whitcomb is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Asharoken, NY. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jeffrey St. Simon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Toshiba Business Solutions, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Prompt Business Solutions. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a range of wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching them to appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Justin Culhane is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, also working with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its planning process.

Michael Hughes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with the Series 66 designation and over 20 years of experience in the industry, including roles at Deloitte & Touche and BDO USA. He has been with Ameriprise since 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cole Block is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial planning and investment advisory services to clients. He holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Cole earned his Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University. His professional focus includes retirement planning and personal investment advisory services.

Scott Burns is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2003 and is also associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Linda Koszalka is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Mark Harris is a financial advisor with Osaic and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 27 years of industry experience, including ten years with Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a business entity to manage his Ameriprise practice expenses and sells insurance through a related firm. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various tools and platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

James Davis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, having previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, Voya Financial Partners, and TD Ameritrade. He is also associated with The BlackOak Group, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, often delivered through third-party sponsors, and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed Investment Adviser Representatives.

Andrew Hawson is a Series 65-registered advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2008. He has 43 years of industry experience. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Luisi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Melville, NY, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Luisi is also the owner of AML Strategic Capital Inc., an investment-related business based in West Islip, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Claire Fitz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously held roles at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2020. Fitz is also involved with Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity focused on managing her practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.