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.

Maria Cappa is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Smithtown, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in fitness coaching through her business ownership of MJC Times 3 Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing tailored recommendation reports on income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Patrick Passaretti is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Progressive Advisory Solutions. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance and fixed annuities through PPS Advisors, Inc. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization across multiple platforms and investment strategies.

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.

Vincent Giardini Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Holbrook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors in 2021, he worked at Primerica Financial Services beginning in 2020 and has experience at Data Device Corp and Stony Brook University. His activities include the sale of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that serves individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

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.

Christopher Barnes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles as Associate Wealth Management Advisor at Robert Kilroy, Northwestern Mutual from 2015 to 2016, and Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2011 to 2015. Christopher focuses on building long-term relationships with clients based on trust and transparency. He emphasizes understanding each client's unique goals, concerns, and vision for the future to develop personalized financial plans. His approach involves partnering with clients to prioritize goals, analyze risks, and continually monitor and adjust plans as life circumstances change. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys family activities, golf, and traveling.

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 at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Oppenheimer & Co Inc, Fisher Investments, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also operated the Bryan Finger Insurance Agency from 2021 to 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is distinguished by its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated trusts, mutual funds, and securities-based lending options.

Michael Mccarrick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Bradley Welter is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade, in addition to his current positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, offering recommendations that may include ESG criteria and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Christopher Keel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2001. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence using quantitative and qualitative analysis and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kevin Stamm is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Stamm has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to provide non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Michael Gallagher is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Northeast Securities, Inc. Outside of his financial advisory role, Gallagher has been a soccer coach at Chaminade High School since 1999. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various investment tools and third-party manager programs.

Aazar Bhatti is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Webster Bank, TD Bank N.A., TD Private Client Wealth LLC, and TD Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers diversified investment strategies and operational support tools, serving over 22,800 advisors and overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

William Lai III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked within the Wells Fargo family since 2016, including six years at Wells Fargo Clearing and four years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Lai has a minority ownership interest in Premier Wealth Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, with tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and tools, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Barry Cohn is a financial advisor at Osaic with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 23 years. Outside of finance, he owns and teaches at a ceramics studio specializing in hand building and wheel throwing pottery. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance questionnaires and rebalancing tools.

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.

Mark Mirocco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massmutual Life Insurance Co, and Metlife Securities. In addition to advisory work, he is an agent selling group life, accident and health insurance, Medicare Supplements, and Medicare Part D plans. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.