Steven Vessa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ronkonkoma, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Bank, Merrick Financial Group, and Momentum Solar. Outside of his advisory duties, Vessa is employed at the Brookhaven Free Library. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charities through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Michael Galardi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Northwell Health, and Leviton Manufacturing Co. Outside of finance, he officiates Little League baseball games in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

Philip Krauss is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and with 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021, and previously spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing multiple program structures and investment strategies, including affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Brandon Cruz is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Aegis Capital Corp, and National Income Life Insurance. He has also been involved in businesses outside finance, including solar energy and private investigation. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Culhane is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, also working with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its planning process.

Andrew Hawson is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2008. He has 43 years of industry experience. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

Donna Wess is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, with five years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a wide range of investment and planning strategies.

Regina Saio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011 and has worked within Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Fidelity’s affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and the use of algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.

John Helldorfer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of experience at the firm. He has a background that includes over two decades as a CPA and accountant operating his own practice, John E Helldorfer, CPA, since 1999, and prior roles at CA Technologies Inc. He is involved in various non-investment related business activities including providing accounting and tax services through his CPA practice. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Brian Thornton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, National Asset Management, North Fork Asset Management, and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is an insurance agent specializing in life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Dennis Byrne is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience, including prior roles at AXA Advisors, LLC and Jason C. Fu. Outside of his primary advisory work, he is involved as an associate with Hendel Wealth Management Group, where he helps service clients and solicit new business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Kristina Clemenz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Steinberg is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Riverhead, NY, with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Steinberg maintains a broker affiliation to manage renewals and service for his previous life insurance clients. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and provides access to extensive investment resources through its parent company.

Charles Matisi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years and has been involved with 4 Thought Financial Group, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory roles, Matisi is also engaged in the sale and service of insurance products, including fixed annuities, life insurance, long-term care, and disability insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include a variety of investment vehicles, managing accounts on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Jake Wayne is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Greystone and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC. Outside of finance, he has worked with Taylormade Golf. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Faith Olsen is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. She is based in S Setauket, NY. Outside of her advisory role, she manages investments for Magna Carta, LP, a family limited partnership. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research support.

Stephen Grieco is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic and has held previous positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America, and Home Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and is an owner/partner in MAGS, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs, utilizing sophisticated asset-allocation and portfolio management tools.

Jarred Giordano is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Fidelity Investments, as well as experience at the Internal Revenue Service. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

John Hiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brian Lanze is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with oversight controls and specialized roles including commodity pool operator registration and advisory services to registered investment companies.