Michele Pasqualina is currently Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where she serves as a primary trusted advisor, collaborating with clients and their families to develop comprehensive and personalized financial planning strategies. She supports clients throughout the entire process, from account opening and funding to navigating complex wealth planning decisions. Michele brings extensive experience to her current role, having held positions including Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor at Hightower Advisors; Vice President, Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch; Vice President, Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan; and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Her career reflects a consistent focus on wealth planning and portfolio advisory roles. Outside of her professional work, Michele has personal interests in art, food, kayaking, Pilates, traveling, and volunteering.

John Zarrelli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2012, as well as at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2010. His background also includes roles at the University of Missouri St. Louis and Asset & Financial Planning, Ltd. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Danielle Afuwah is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2017 and Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Afuwah is also the president of APF Legacy Consultants Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies overseen by third-party asset managers.

Gina Accolla is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and previously worked for First Empire Securities, Inc. for 25 years before joining Stifel in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a promotional products distribution business. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Stuart Berg is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2016, previously working at H&R Block Financial Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is the CFO of the nonprofit Summer's Care, Inc. and is involved in tax preparation and resolution services through his own firm, The One Holding LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages advisory services at scale through model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers, with support from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Gregg Eisenstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stony Brook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CITIGROUP, HSBC Securities, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Shreddin Sports Inc., where he consults on strategy and management for specialty sports companies, and is a board member of the Avalon Nature Preserve, contributing to community representation. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Brian Quatrale is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes nine years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and 34 years with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Paul Donahue Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple managed account options supported by various analytical tools.

Irie Adams is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Her prior experience includes positions at Teachers Federal Credit Union and several other firms. Merrill, along 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Todd Petraco is a CFP® certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, where he has worked since 2005, including six years at the current firm. He has 32 years of industry experience. Outside of advisory services, Petraco is involved in managing several rental real estate properties and operates an independent contractor entity that supports his advisory practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Gregory Petraco is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Akretep Inc., Waterview Restaurant and Caterers, and Miami University. He is also employed at Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, integrating investment research and algorithmic analysis within a structured, non-discretionary framework.

Timothy Maher is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously worked at Retirement Plan Consulting Group, Raymond James Financial Services, and LPL Financial. Maher is the chair of the endowment fund investment committee for The Bridges Academy in West Islip, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Kate Tastrom is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at OSAIC, where she has been since 2017. Her prior roles include positions at National Planning Corporation, TimeCapital Investor Advisory Services Inc, and Neuberger Berman BD LLC. Outside of her advisory work, Tastrom serves as recording secretary for the Shoreham Civic Organization and is a member of the Shoreham Village Finance Committee. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party managers.

Michael Cavaliere III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Democracy Funding, LLC and CabotLodge Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and broad investment solutions.

Joseph Giardino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also involved with Certainty of Uncertainty LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Amanda Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Osaic with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and AXA Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales through Heritage Harbor Financial Associates and Highland Capital Brokerage. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across multiple programs. The firm’s investment approach centers on model‑based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with tools that support discretionary strategies and third‑party manager selection.

Tina Morgan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked in research and healthcare-related roles before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ryan Engel is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2024. Outside of his primary role, he is an associate and employee at Hendel Wealth Management Group, where he services existing clients and develops his own client base. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Leo De Blasio is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

William White is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. His career includes time at Chase Investment Services Corp., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of financial services, he is a partner in a music group called Fear of Fred. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.