Josue Castro is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Castro also has a background that includes a position at Suffolk Community College. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

James Kessler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner of a rental property in Hilton Head, SC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically discrete and adaptable to client needs.

Scott Posner is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. He serves as president and chairman of the board of the St. James Chamber of Commerce, where he facilitates and arranges meetings and oversees chamber activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Kussoy is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 49 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Kussoy is also involved in an outside brokerage contract. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Brandon De Ramo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and related entities since 2022 and previously held positions at TD Ameritrade and Morgan Stanley. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Eric Stubbs is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2016, with prior experience at J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the doctoral dissertation committee at the University of Iceland, is treasurer on the board of a condominium association, and assists exonerees through the New England Innocence Project by providing financial education. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Agne Rakauskas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides goals-based wealth management services to families, accomplished professionals, and business owners. Agne’s approach centers on understanding each client’s full financial picture to develop personalized strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term objectives. Her areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, LGBT wealth planning, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning, and managing new wealth. Agne collaborates with a team of specialists to recommend financial strategies tailored to clients’ unique circumstances and to adjust those plans over time as needed. Agne holds a Bachelor's Degree from St Joseph's College and a Master's Degree from Hofstra University. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates professionally in both English and Russian. Outside of work, Agne enjoys activities such as cooking, gardening, hiking, painting, photography, running, skiing, tennis, and traveling.

Edmond Irwin Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Port Jefferson Station, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm uses a combination of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on aligning client risk tolerance with appropriate investment models.

Linda Kelban is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Shoreham, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has worked in the financial services industry since 2016 with roles at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Cetera Wealth Services, and Allstate Insurance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operates under a fiduciary standard, and has a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Benjamin Campbell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Port Jefferson, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes four years at Bryant University and roles at Shelter Island Yacht Club, South Ferry, and Ross School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Joseph Matarazzo is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at SUNY New Paltz and Repeal XVIII, and he has also been involved in financial advisory work outside the firm at Matarazzo Staiger Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Francis Girard III is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2019, following a 21-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Girard is a member of two active business ventures established in 2025. 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 offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, employing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Carl Neuberger is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings 40 years of experience in financial advising, focusing on delivering comprehensive wealth management tailored to clients' individual needs and goals. Carl emphasizes understanding clients' financial situations and priorities to develop flexible strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. Carl provides clients with access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services through Bank of America. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University. Beyond his professional role, Carl is involved in volunteering with community organizations, reflecting Merrill's tradition of community participation. His personal interests include golfing, playing the guitar, reading, and spending time with his family.

James Roselle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Samuel Thorp Nichols is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, and has held previous roles at Northwestern Mutual entities. MML Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized programs including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored plans.

Bradley Cooke is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. for nine years. He also holds a position as Director of Investments at PPS Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been affiliated with Montclair State University for over a decade. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by advanced tools and multiple custodial arrangements.

Scott Ricca is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2021, he worked at Roman Sanford, LLC and Equitable Advisors. He has also been involved with golf organizations, including the United States Golf Association and the New York State Golf Association. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Andrew Sirvis is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera and its related entities since 2019 and has ownership interests in multiple financial services firms, including North Fork Asset Management Inc. and A. Asset Wealth Management, Inc. He also serves as a trustee for a family trust and works as an insurance agent selling life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, planning, and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Andrew Cohn is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and IJ White. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a combination of in-house programs and third-party asset managers to deliver its services.

Lauren Conway serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial planners. In her role, she is responsible for hiring, training, and coaching the team to work collaboratively with clients on significant financial decisions. Lauren has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Assistant Branch Leader before assuming her current position in 2023.