Ivy Peterson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mount Sinai, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Gold Coast Wealth Advisors LLC, a business used to manage staff and office expenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a combination of research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a committee to generate and tailor retirement income recommendations.

Dominic Stilletti is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and previously at Capital One Investment Services, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing research and modeling to deliver tailored, tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

Sandra Jacklett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Based in Hauppauge, NY, her career includes over 17 years specifically with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Desio is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has also been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in individual and group life and health insurance sales. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and a range of programs including educational seminars, with options for clients to implement recommendations through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Christopher Longo is a financial advisor at Stifel with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Danny Shum is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Citicorp Investment Services. He is also involved in managing his own business entities related to investment activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using Wells Fargo research, with planning engagements typically tailored and discrete rather than ongoing.

Michael Butensky is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. He is a managing partner of Heritage Harbor Financial Associates, an LLC providing financial services. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on diversified portfolio construction and access to third-party money managers.

Thomas Murray is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, 1 St Global Advisors Inc., and a long tenure at Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Co., P.C. He serves as a trustee for an irrevocable trust involved with insurance premium payments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, overseeing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Francis Backus is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of advisory activities, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services referrals and has an affiliation with Coinbase. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies across various approaches, including allocations to cryptocurrency ETFs, and supports its advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Charles Richardson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and having 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of advising, he works as an independent insurance agent and is also a part-time freelance musician. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services and access to third-party money managers.

Brendan Whitehead is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Ameriprise and Northwestern Mutual. His background also includes roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Sacred Heart University and Kellenberg Memorial High School. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Arthur Gonsalves III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2019 before joining Raymond James in 2019. He is also associated with Girard Wealth Management Group as a branch manager and service financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

David Mottes is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he spent 12 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He also serves as director of business development for PPS Advisors, Inc. outside of his advisory role. OSAIC serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managed accounts. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Christopher Bergmann is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. He is also the owner of Chris Bergmann Photography, a sports and event photography business he has operated since 2012. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing sophisticated asset allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Robert Capra is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Prior to that, he spent ten years at Metlife Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and servicing of fixed annuities and life insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved software tools and offers specialized programs such as estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Gary Orkin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He is also a certified public accountant and owner of Orkin CPA PC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and investment platforms.

Michael Lockhart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes extensive tenure at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in local rental property ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by firm‑approved planning tools and methodologies.

Adam Friedman is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 23 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and MassMutual Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life, accident, health, and long-term care 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, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements to support client goals.

Jeffrey Gash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, and before entering financial services, he spent over three decades at Jaco Electronics, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alexandra Kolessar serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she collaborates with Merrill clients to assess their current financial situations and provides information about solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. She holds a High School Diploma from Sachem East, a Bachelor's Degree from Saint John's University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint John's University. Alexandra's approach centers on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families, aiming to develop strategies that support their financial goals.