Raymond Khoury is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hopewell Junction, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and also serves at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, where he is involved in investment-related financial institution duties and non-variable insurance services. Khoury is also a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by technology and a broad platform of complementary financial services.

Jeffrey Sussman is a financial advisor at Osaic with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years and Finesco Assoc. Inc. for 45 years. He is also affiliated with Empire State College. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and multi-advisor platform that accommodates various investment strategies.

Steven Kleiner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including UBS Financial Services and Unified Financial Securities before joining J.P. Morgan in 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

James Sbarra is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. Prior to that, he worked at LPL Financial and Invest Financial Corporation. 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, incorporating ESG eligibility where applicable, and leverages extensive derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Kevin Vesey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools alongside broad retail and institutional offerings.

Michael Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. 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 to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions backed by a large network of over 14,000 advisors.

David Long is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His career includes previous roles at Founders Financial Securities LLC, Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and Financial Planning Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as President of Personal Tax Systems, Inc., focusing on tax preparation and 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Dennis Tracy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 12 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and then Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering personalized recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team, while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

James Olivo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ledley Food Service in a capacity unrelated to investment activities. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Ronald Molles Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Brookfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a model-based approach that incorporates both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Joseph Divestea is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2008 to 2016 before joining Raymond James in 2016. Outside of advising, he owns a business through which he manages a commercial property leased to his firm. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Gary Avidon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with a centralized due diligence process supporting its recommendations.

Joseph Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked for Medtronic from 2005 to 2023. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that provide written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Samuel Allen is a Series 66 accredited financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and has prior experience at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and American Corporate Benefits Inc., where he has been involved since 2019. His background also includes service in the Israel Defence Force from 2016 to 2019. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various management strategies and third-party platforms.

Nicolette Thibault is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020. Her prior work includes roles at Dutchess Community College, Trustco Bank, State University of New York, and Dick's Sporting Goods. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Joseph Marino Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including roles at Cantella & Co., Inc. and Edelman Financial Services. He is also the founder of Ninham Capital Corp. and has worked as an independent insurance agent and with Schneider Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary investment strategies.

John Desalva is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held leadership roles at Georgetown Financial Group, Inc., where he is president and majority owner, as well as vice president and partial owner of Planned Benefits, Inc. Outside of traditional advisory work, he is involved in multiple insurance-related businesses, including life settlements and fixed insurance product education. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Matthew Sullivan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan-affiliated entities since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Mackenzie Kusch is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, previously working with AXA Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Kusch is involved in flight instruction and serves as a trustee for the Ted Alex Memorial nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory models through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and programs.

Brian Gaine is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual since 2009. Outside of advisory services, he works as a sales agent for life, health, disability income, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as ongoing relationships that use firm-approved tools to analyze client goals.