Michael Mc Murray is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Janney Montgomery Scott and UBS Financial Services. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2019. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a variety of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation along with manager selection across multiple investment vehicles.

Ernest Infante is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2009. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles including in-house research, security pricing, and derivatives services.

Brendan Hand is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in Babylon, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with The Colony Group, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Blue Water Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2017. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial counseling, and a variety of wealth services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach utilizing enhanced open architecture that integrates fundamental and quantitative analysis, third-party managers, and a broad array of investment strategies.

Jonathan Leis is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2019, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets Inc. from 2012 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of JBL Holdings, LLC, where he manages real estate activities. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base, including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Dominick Vigliotti is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and the Center For Wealth Preservation. Outside of finance, he was involved with Long Island Compost for three years. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, supported by due diligence on recommended investments and a broad platform of management solutions.

Matthew Davis is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation in Farmingville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Planmember Securities since 2012 and previously worked at Benham Real Estate Group for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent for Daybright Financial, focusing on investment, insurance, and financial planning activities. Planmember Securities provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios while delivering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Tommy Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked within various divisions of Bankers Life since 2013. Outside of advising, he supervises and trains insurance agents within Bankers Conseco Life Insurance Company. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios across multiple asset classes, operating under CNO Financial Group with affiliated insurance and mortgage-related entities.

Maria Carrara is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bellport, NY, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, Carrara is a CPA specializing in divorce financial analysis and operates a small jewelry business that donates proceeds to breast cancer charities. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports a range of account services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Cintra Bedassie is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Janney Montgomery Scott, Bedassie worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, JPMorgan Securities, and Credit Suisse Securities. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients—and offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Nicholas Marchelos is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with National Life Group, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory roles, he conducts seminars for professional associations through McIntosh Tax and Asset Management Group. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, combining long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Richard Justino is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at Mutual Inc. and its DBA JTeam, where he currently leads a team offering securities and insurance sales and service. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, while offering education and support services such as seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Mark Knox is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Lincoln Investment in Hauppauge, NY. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1983, with a brief retirement from 2017 to 2019. Lincoln Investment serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plan participants, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Kenneth King Jr. is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2018, previously spending four years at Pasternak Baum & Co., Ltd. He is also the owner of Kenny King Consulting Inc., a tax consulting business focused on solo 401(k) plans and tax structuring for independent contractors. 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 financial planning, retirement plan advice, and manages a range of in-house and third-party investment strategies using both strategic and tactical approaches.

Curtis Copenhaver is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with PlanMember Securities Corporation, with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Mutual Inc. and involvement with the Long Island Goalkeeper Academy. He also has experience related to Stony Brook University Women's Soccer. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, operating as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios while offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Kyle Reynolds is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2025 and also has experience working with Mutual Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has been affiliated with Stony Brook University since 2023. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach is based on a strategic asset allocation framework and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios across a range of risk profiles.

Daniel Kresh is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2020. He previously worked at Royal Alliance from 2013 to 2020 and has operated Creative Wealth Management LLC since 2012. Outside of finance, he is a USPTA Certified Tennis Professional and teaches tennis. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of advisors by providing operations, technology, investment management, and compliance services. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and emphasizes discretionary portfolio management and customized investment solutions.

Ralph Ruggiero is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember since 2010 and is also associated with Mutual Inc., where he has worked since 2004. Additionally, he has 40 years of experience in education at Rall Elementary School within the Lindenhurst School District. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive, alongside offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Ronald Housley is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Housley Financial Services, offering insurance products including life, disability, health, long-term care, and property and casualty coverage. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm combines multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers to deliver predominantly long-term investment strategies with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Lawrence Sprung is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience at CWM, LLC, where he has been since 2020. He previously worked at Mitlin Financial, Inc. for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, Sprung serves on the board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is chair of the Keith Milano Memorial Fund, both focused on suicide prevention and mental health. He also contributes as a guest columnist for Investopedia and serves on the advisory board for Forbes Advisor Banking. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a large network of advisors. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party sub-advisors, and customization tools, with a notable emphasis on fiduciary processes and retirement plan services.

Borana Verardi is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Valley National Bank. 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 using both in-house and third-party strategies, employing strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.