Michael Punturieri is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously held roles at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both strategic and tactical approaches through in-house and third-party strategies.

David Rivera Rivera is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup since 2021 and previously held positions at Merrill and Citibank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services, and implements a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Eugene Donohue is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been president of Eugene J Donohue Inc. and Donohue & Associates, Inc. since 1983. Outside of advising, he serves as a director at Skilles Unlimited, a non-investment-related business. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm operates a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Shihhua Wang is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Wang has been with Citigroup since 2013. Outside of the financial industry, Wang is involved in travel and leisure consulting, including roles as a travel agent and independent consultant specializing in travel, fine dining, and leisure activities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Steven Paoletti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo affiliates since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the Trust for Mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader array of financial products than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Zeumer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Thomas Leonard is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a 30-year career in the financial markets, he has led Institutional Sales teams for several major global financial firms and guided sophisticated investors through significant market events including the 1987 Stock Market Crash, the ERM Currency Crisis, the Dot-Com Stock Crisis, 9/11, and the 2008 Great Financial Crisis. This extensive experience has equipped him with practical knowledge to help individual investors navigate financial uncertainty. Thomas specializes in a broad range of client focus areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning, and retirement income. He and his team adopt a consultative approach to develop customized financial strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals. As an active manager, Thomas is adept at adjusting clients’ portfolios to shifting market conditions, emphasizing organization and planning as keys to successful investing. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University and a Master of Business Administration from Fordham University, and he holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Thomas participates in community service through involvement with the American Cancer Society. In addition to his professional interests, he enjoys golfing, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his wife and four daughters.

Colette Bitzas is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Mas Planning Services, where she also serves as president. Bitzas holds roles in insurance sales and consulting, and she is vice president of the 3 Village Chamber of Commerce, promoting local business owners. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and financial planning. The firm uses advanced asset-allocation tools and supports diverse investment options across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Joseph Iannuzzi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align assets with individual long-term goals. He began his current role in 2022 after serving as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments earlier that same year. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joseph worked at Ameriprise Financial, where he held positions as an Associate Financial Advisor from 2021 to 2022 and as a Paraplanner from 2019 to 2021. Throughout his career, he has gained experience in financial consulting and investment advising. Outside of his professional work, Joseph enjoys baseball, family activities, fitness, and golf.

Michele Pasqualina is currently Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where she serves as a primary trusted advisor, collaborating with clients and their families to develop comprehensive and personalized financial planning strategies. She supports clients throughout the entire process, from account opening and funding to navigating complex wealth planning decisions. Michele brings extensive experience to her current role, having held positions including Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor at Hightower Advisors; Vice President, Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch; Vice President, Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan; and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Her career reflects a consistent focus on wealth planning and portfolio advisory roles. Outside of her professional work, Michele has personal interests in art, food, kayaking, Pilates, traveling, and volunteering.

Jacqueline Thiele is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Additionally, she serves as co-trustee of her parents’ trusts. 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 uses research and analytics combined with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to manage approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Brian Krauthamer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley and has previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive asset management.

Gregg Eisenstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stony Brook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at HSBC Securities USA Inc., Citigroup, and Webster Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Shreddin Sports Inc., providing consulting services in the specialty sports sector, and is a board member of Avalon Nature Preserve, a local private nature preserve. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Brian Quatrale is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for nine years and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for 34 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Paul Donahue Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios for various client types, including individual investors and charitable organizations.

Irie Adams is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Her prior experience includes positions at Teachers Federal Credit Union and several other firms. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Lauren Parente is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved processes in its advisory services.

Joshua Marino is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2023 and previously spent seven years at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kate Tastrom is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Mt Sinai, NY, holding the CFP® designation with 18 years of industry experience. She worked at National Planning Corporation from 2015 to 2017 before joining Osaic in 2017. Tastrom is a partner in Santini & Tastrom LLC and serves as recording secretary for the Shoreham Civic Organization, as well as a member of the Shoreham Village Finance Committee. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients through a broad network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm combines brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, efficient-frontier analysis, and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes tailored to client needs.

Amanda Gonzalez is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. She has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at Securities America Advisors and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory services, she is involved with Heritage Harbor Financial Associates and Highland Capital Brokerage, focusing on insurance sales and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct portfolios that incorporate various investment products, with accounts managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.