Lisa Zarro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Irma Amador is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, with prior experience at Astoria Federal Savings and Webster Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and various operational tools.

Cheryl Seward is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and currently serves as President of Freedom Tax & Wealth Management Inc., which focuses on income tax preparation for individuals and families. Outside of financial services, she is involved with Beach Fitness, consulting on fitness matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering multiple portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Catherine Buckley is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. She is also associated with Vail and Associates in a non-investment support role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Stephen Daige is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and held prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Daige is based in Smithtown, NY. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes ESG considerations, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

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.

Jeremy Ciampo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with earlier roles including time at Capital One Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee of a family irrevocable trust. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm uses research and analytics to support investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions across a large national platform.