Brandon Cruz is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America, Aegis Capital Corp, and National Income Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he formerly owned a small LLC used for commission-based sales. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Andrew Hawson is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2008. He has 44 years of industry experience. 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 financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools.

Donna Wess is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, with five years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a wide range of investment and planning strategies.

Brian Thornton is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with North Fork Asset Management since 2007 and has held roles at National Asset Management, Inc., and National Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed to sell fixed life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Kristina Clemenz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Scott Steinberg is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Riverhead, NY, with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Steinberg maintains a broker affiliation to manage renewals and service for his previous life insurance clients. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and provides access to extensive investment resources through its parent company.

Frederick Polaniecki is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Polaniecki serves as a trustee for Art Kibbutz, an international Jewish artist residency program, where he is involved in strategy, programming, and fundraising. 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 combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional advisory programs.

Jarred Giordano is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience at LPL Financial, Fidelity Investments, the Internal Revenue Service, Capital One, TD Bank, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment due diligence.

John Hiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing 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 extensive research and analytics.

Brian Lanze is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Anthony Chiarelli is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2004 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 uses a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Paul Pucilowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Advisors, and FNB Long Island. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms to a broad client base, including individuals and institutions. The firm supports advisors with a range of investment strategies and uses advanced operational tools while overseeing significant discretionary assets.

Michael Sceiford is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2010. He holds a Series 66 license and operates out of Port Jefferson, NY. Outside of advisory services, he is president of a commercial rental property business based in Port Jefferson. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and access to separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Stanley Lozinski III is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently advising through LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. for 19 years, and spent one year at PGP Financial, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Lozinski is involved in coaching sports and fitness. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicholas Toscano is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Dime Community Bank. Toscano has also been involved with educational institutions such as Stony Brook University and the University of Tampa. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while maintaining unique affiliations that enhance its municipal and public finance services.

Julia Weitz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was involved in creative and production ventures, including Julia Jewel Productions LLC and Bertoni Weitz Productions LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market-based modeling.

Joseph Barone is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2014, following prior roles at Primerica Financial Services and LANCO. Outside of advising, Barone owns and operates a personal income tax preparation service and is an author. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm delivers advisory services through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custody services.

Josue Castro is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Castro also has a background that includes a position at Suffolk Community College. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Cathy Argentieri is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at HSBC Securities and BNY Mellon Securities Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and broader derivatives capabilities.