Kyle Abruzzo is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Stifel in 2024, he has worked in various roles including positions at Whole Foods Market and academic institutions. 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 planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

Joseph Minieri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 42 years of industry experience, including roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce and serves as an agent in group health. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Joseph Marano is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1989. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Richard Nicolich is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and LPL Financial. He is also active as an insurance broker. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and provides access to multiple third-party managers and advisory platforms.

Kasten Carter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for seven years and AXA Advisors, LLC for two years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, relying on structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Jessica Istchenko is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group for 14 years each. She is also an insurance agent operating under Cellen Financial, selling life, disability, and health insurance products. 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 model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Susan Palmer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 47 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, she was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Outside of her advisor role, she is a general partner in a family limited partnership and serves on the Board of Advocates for the College of Arts & Sciences at Stony Brook University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory services, utilizing structured planning tools and proprietary investment models.

Louise Fallica is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, she worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years and has been associated with Design Capital Planning Group, Inc. since 1979. She serves as a board member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers, using asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Adam Cafarella is currently serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant. He assists individuals and businesses in achieving their financial goals by developing personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. Adam emphasizes transparency, education, and ongoing support to empower clients in making informed financial decisions. Adam's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2024, and as an Investment Consultant at the same firm from 2014 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Financial Advisor at Stifel Nicolaus & Company Inc in 2014 and at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2014. His earlier positions include Client Associate roles at Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch and a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his professional work, Adam enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, cars, family activities, golf, and reading.

Brandon Kustek is the Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works closely with local individuals and families to develop and maintain financial plans focused on building, preserving, and distributing their wealth to provide peace of mind. Prior to this, he held positions as a Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative within Fidelity Investments, as well as a Financial Professional at AXA Advisors. Brandon's experience spans various financial advisory and planning roles, providing him with a broad understanding of wealth management strategies. His career progression within Fidelity Investments demonstrates a continued commitment to supporting clients' financial goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brandon enjoys spending time at the beach, boating, and golfing.

Dylan Simms is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., he worked in various roles including positions at Jones Lang Lasalle and several service and hospitality companies. 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, and institutional investors.

Paul De Santis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill prior to joining J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Scott Neuberger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in January 2018, continuing his family's legacy of providing wealth-building and retirement strategies to families and offering co-fiduciary services to 401(k) plans. His practice focuses on delivering multi-generational wealth-building preservation strategies, retirement income planning, employer-sponsored retirement plan management, wealth transfer and estate planning services, as well as banking and lending solutions through Bank of America, N.A. Scott's areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and serving the financial needs of women and retirement income clients. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master's degree from New York University. Outside of his professional work, Scott is involved in the Movember community initiative. He also has interests in baseball, ice hockey, soccer, spending time with his family, and watching movies. Additionally, he participates in professional organizations such as FDU Men's Lacrosse and Sigma Chi.

Joseph Schwan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in a payroll processing company and operates a tax and financial services practice under Joseph M. Schwan CPA, P.C. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Ryan Kessler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, and incorporates proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

James De Gaetano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes nearly three decades at Metlife Securities Inc. and over ten years with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

William Rugen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and insurance sales, including life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to a variety of portfolio management options and third-party money managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Raffelina Cipriano is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Primerica since 2012. Outside of advising, she serves as Vice President of the Marco Polo Lodge OSDIA in Levittown, NY. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Rinaldo Crassa is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Smithtown, NY. He has held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and has supported Hendel Wealth Management Group since 2020. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes analytical tools and risk profiling to deliver non-discretionary planning and supports various advisory programs across a large network.

Jerry Style is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 designation and has 31 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term tenures at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, as well as roles at Manhattan Life Insurance Co and Quality Health Plans of New York. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of Freedom Tax & Business Services, a company specializing in tax preparation and accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with programs tailored through discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.