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.

Anthony Chiarelli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 delivers advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Nicholas Amendolara is currently an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this, he worked as an Associate Financial Advisor at Artisan Wealth Management from 2025 to 2026 and as a Relationship Banker at JPMC from 2024 to 2025. His professional experience spans roles focused on client financial services and investment consulting. Nicholas approaches client service by connecting with clients to understand their complete current situation, goals, and priorities. He emphasizes listening to client concerns as a key part of collaborating on plans that work towards their financial objectives.

Francis Smith is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds a Series 63 designation and has 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in 2025, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network from 2012 to 2025. He is also involved with FGS Financial, Inc. in an insurance and benefits capacity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm provides a range of investment solutions through independent financial professionals, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation options.

Paul Pucilowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Summit Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Vicus Capital Inc. Since 2021, he has also been associated with FNB Long Island. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by research and model portfolios.

Nicholas Novellino is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He began his career at Fidelity as an Investment Consultant in 2024 before transitioning to his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nicholas worked as a Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management from 2023 to 2024, and as a Financial Advisor at Equity Services Inc. from 2021 to 2023. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial advising, including investment management and client consultation. Nicholas views financial services as an opportunity to help clients invest and manage their hard-earned money with intent and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas enjoys outdoor activities such as beach visits, hiking, and football. He also participates in concerts and various volunteering activities.

Alex Millwater is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including partner at Island Shine Home Services, where he manages client operations. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Santino Mirabelli is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Holbrook, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2008 and has also been employed at Kravet since 2010. Outside of financial advising, he is active as a musician. 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 a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan management.

Joshua Elkin is a financial professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2024. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has prior experience at American Portfolios and Molloy College. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and operates under the financial services DBA North Ridge Wealth Planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisor network serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including model portfolios and bespoke strategies, supported by over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Philip Razza is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with individuals and families to develop and maintain financial plans that align assets with their goals, adjusting these plans as circumstances evolve through different life stages. Philip has accumulated experience in various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Professional at Equitable Advisors from 2020 to 2021.