Benjamin DiMaio is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial services with a focus on income planning and tax-efficient investing. Throughout his career, Benjamin has held various roles including Director at Piedmont Capital Distributors and Regional Marketing Director at Lincoln Financial Distributors. Prior to these, he was Vice President and Retirement Planning Specialist at Merrill Lynch from 2002 to 2010. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' goals, values, and family priorities to develop personalized financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Benjamin enjoys spending time at the beach, boating, fishing, golf, and lake activities.

James Duffy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Francis X O'connor Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 35 years of industry experience. He has held positions at UBS since 2011 and previously worked at Merrill from 2004 to 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Ryan Cooper is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work includes roles at KL Wealth Strategies, North East Financial Network, and Park Avenue Securities, as well as experience in hospitality and education. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary advisory services that support client goals.

Samantha Cala is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients throughout the financial planning process to align strategies with their financial goals and priorities. She emphasizes ongoing relationships with clients to accommodate changes in their financial situations over time. Samantha has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, initially serving as a Relationship Manager before assuming her current role in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Representative at AXA Equitable from 2017 to 2020. Outside of her professional role, Samantha engages in activities such as family gatherings, social events, Pilates, reading, running, and soccer.

Joanne Jacobs Perkins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Merrill from 2009 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bryan Finger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Port Jefferson, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience with prior roles at firms including Oppenheimer & Co Inc, Fisher Investments, State Farm, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Santander Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. From 2021 to 2024, he also operated an insurance agency under his name. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Mccarrick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, bringing 14 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Bank of America, as well as Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and broad investment capabilities, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kevin Stamm is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, including a concurrent role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management functions.

Jeremy Ciampo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the Ciampo Family Irrevocable Trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Aazar Bhatti is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rocky Point, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Webster Bank since 2022 and previously held positions at TD Bank and related entities from 2015 to 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kathleen Reilley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1988 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as President and Treasurer of a condominium association, overseeing property maintenance and financial budgeting. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Zachary Stagno is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Spartan Capital Securities, Forte Capital, and SUNY Maritime, and currently operates as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Kenneth Frankman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Vero Beach, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals 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 structured planning tools to support its advisory process.

Stephanie Zayicek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market analyses.

Daniel Crowe is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, employing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Anthony Barone is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brookhaven, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Barone is also involved in investment-related business activities through two entities he leads, Personal Power Development, Inc. and Anthony Barone Marketing, Inc., both established for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure while managing potential conflicts through oversight and disclosure.

Scott Pluschau is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. His background includes a brief tenure at NYRR Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jeffrey Nagel is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at multiple firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Albrecht Viggiano Zureck & Co. Nagel serves on the boards of the Bellport Country Club and the Patchogue YMCA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, employing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Lauren Bellizzi is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Holbrook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and Whaler's. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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 institutions.