Mary LaFemina is a financial advisor with East End Financial Group, Inc. in Riverhead, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with East End Financial Group since 2011 and also holds a registered representative role with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Additionally, she is a licensed insurance agent with Kosinski Associates, Inc. East End Financial Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, municipalities, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, primarily long-term investment management and financial planning services, emphasizing diversified portfolios with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and provides specialized retirement-plan consulting for plan sponsors and municipalities.

Eric Taitz is a financial advisor with Snyder Wealth Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Mark J. Snyder Financial Services Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of RACLA, a corporation unrelated to investment activities, and is a member of the McArthur Business Alliance, a nonprofit organization. Snyder Wealth Group advises individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing discretionary portfolio management and retirement consulting. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, employing various investment vehicles and managing accounts through platforms such as VISION2020 and WMAP SMA/UMA programs.

Jack Kosinski is a CFP® certificant with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a wealth advisor at East End Financial Group, Inc. He worked previously at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years and has been with Osaic since 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member of 3KZ, LLC, a real estate management company. East End Financial Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, municipalities, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a primarily long-term, customized investment approach utilizing diversified portfolios with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.

Joseph Kosinski is a financial advisor with East End Financial Group, Inc. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 22 years of industry experience. Kosinski has been with East End Financial Group since 2005 and previously worked with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He serves on the board of the Gwen L. Kosinski Foundation, a nonprofit focused on brain cancer research, and holds a board position with the East Moriches Union Free School District. East End Financial Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, municipalities, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers long-term, customized investment management and financial planning through a diversified approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and retirement-plan consulting, with a notable emphasis on serving municipalities and plan sponsors.

Matthew Cianci is a financial advisor at Ruggiero Investments with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has prior experience at UBS Securities LLC and Bank of America Private Bank. Cianci serves as trustee for a family irrevocable trust, managing its assets and tax-related filings. Ruggiero Investments provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, organizations, and trusts. The firm focuses on long-term management using fundamental, technical, quantitative analysis, and modern portfolio theory to create client-specific investment plans.

Amy Fosbenner is a financial advisor at DAI Wealth, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Concorde Investment Services and Concorde Asset Management, LLC. Fosbenner is also the president and founder of Fosbenner Financial, LLC. DAI Wealth, LLC manages approximately $330 million in assets and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm combines advisor-led customization with third-party models and platforms to deliver investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services.

Daniel Salazar is a financial advisor at Bull Harbor Capital LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of FIN Creative, a graphic design firm. Bull Harbor Capital LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and employs a variety of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equity, fixed income, and covered options.

Thomas Ruggiero is a financial advisor with Ruggiero Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Finalis Securities LLC, Calton & Associates, Inc., and Dominion Investor Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in entrepreneurial activities such as creating inventions, patents, and trademarks through Three Plus One Plus One, LLC. Ruggiero Investments serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, organizations, and businesses by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm focuses on long-term investment horizons and constructs client-specific plans using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, operating as a fiduciary with tailored investment strategies.

Mark Poitras is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of industry experience. He is an investment advisor representative with East End Financial Group, Inc., where he has worked since 2017, and previously held roles at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Poitras volunteers as an advanced emergency technician and instructor with the SAG Harbor Volunteer Ambulance and serves as chairman of the North Haven Village Zoning Board of Appeals. He is also involved in youth basketball coaching and fundraising through Youth Hoop of Sag Harbor and participates in community service initiatives with the Sag Harbor Lions Club. East End Financial Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, municipalities, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, long-term investment management and financial planning, emphasizing diversified portfolios with primarily low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and provides specialized retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors alongside fiduciary services.

Melissa Pavone is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Forefront and Mindful Financial Partners. She previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co for 11 years. Outside of her advisory work, Melissa is involved with Money Matters in Marriage, where she helps couples improve communication about finances, and she founded Mindful Divorce Partners, which focuses on divorce financial analysis. Forefront Wealth Partners is a team-based adviser serving individuals, business owners, and corporate clients through discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm offers customized portfolios and integrates related services such as tax and estate coordination to address a wide range of client needs.

Mark Snyder is a financial advisor at Snyder Wealth Group with the ChFC® designation and over 45 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles at several firms including Long Island Financial Advisors, Inc. and runs his own entity, Mark J Snyder Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Stony Brook University School of Business Dean’s Advisory Board, is Treasurer of the JTM Foundation Board, and participates in community organizations such as the Rotary Club and the Boy Scouts. Snyder Wealth Group provides discretionary investment advisory services and retirement planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs asset-allocation strategies using a range of investment vehicles and manages approximately $382 million in assets across a six-advisor team.

John Passaro is a financial advisor with Snyder Wealth Group, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Long Island Financial Advisors, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associate, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and manages a sports card buying and selling hobby. He also provides personal caregiving for his daughter who requires 24-hour care. Snyder Wealth Group serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management and consulting services. The firm customizes asset allocations based on client objectives and risk profiles, utilizing various investment vehicles and technology platforms to manage portfolios.

Christopher Ippolito is a financial advisor with Snyder Wealth Group in Medford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates since 2017 and is also the Director of Portfolio Management at Mark J. Snyder Financial Services, where he is involved in securities research, portfolio analysis, and client meetings. Snyder Wealth Group serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing discretionary portfolio management and retirement consulting tailored to clients’ objectives and risk profiles. The firm uses various investment vehicles and program platforms to construct and manage portfolios, serving over 1,700 clients from five offices.

Alan Tanenblatt is a financial advisor with Snyder Wealth Group, bringing 54 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mark J Snyder Financial Services Inc, Long Island Financial Advisors, Inc., and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He also provides college financial aid planning services through Long Island Financial Advisors Inc. and acts as a broker for various life and health companies and fixed annuities. Snyder Wealth Group serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management and retirement consulting. The firm customizes asset allocations based on client objectives and risk profiles, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and technology platforms to manage portfolios.

Barry Phillips is a financial advisor with Snyder Wealth Group in Great Neck, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC, Snyder Wealth Management, Long Island Financial Advisors, Inc., and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Snyder Wealth Group advises individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing discretionary portfolio management and retirement consulting tailored to clients’ objectives and risk profiles. The firm uses various investment vehicles and technology platforms to manage portfolios and serves a large client base across five offices.

Christopher Ruggiero is a financial advisor with Ruggiero Investments and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at firms such as SW Financial and Capital One Financial Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates an entertainment business and is involved in real estate as a licensed agent and broker. Ruggiero Investments provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and related advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, non-profits, trusts, and families. The firm focuses on long-term, discretionary management and creates client-specific plans using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside modern portfolio theory.

Dillon Szmala is a financial advisor at Bull Harbor Capital LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Wealth Advisory Group LLC, JTs on the Bay, and SUNY Geneseo. Bull Harbor Capital LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles and third-party platforms.

Joseph Storzinger is a financial advisor at IBN Advisory Services, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., A.G. Morgan Financial Advisors, LLC, and Traderfield Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of JSJ Energy Ventures, Inc., an energy consulting firm. IBN Advisory Services, Inc. provides asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing multiple internal teams and third-party managers with ongoing due diligence and individualized investment policy statements.

Richard Russo Jr. is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Advisory Services Network. His prior experience includes long-term roles at Triad Financial Inc. and Montuori & Associates. Outside of advisory services, he oversees tax and accounting services at Long Island Financial Services Group and is a licensed independent insurance agent in New York. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, and institutions through a large network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, utilizing diverse investment vehicles and flexible engagement models.

Denise Nostrom is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Blackridge Asset Management since 2016 and also has extensive tenure at Bisys dating back to 1996. Outside of advising, she is the founder and president of a nonprofit women's group called POWER, serves on the Town of Brookhaven Women's Advisory Board, and hosts a radio show titled "The Financial Chick" on LI News Radio 103.9. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services through a network of advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporations. The firm utilizes a mix of portfolio management approaches, including third-party models and wrap programs, with an investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.