Gary Orkin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years prior to joining OSAIC. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of Orkin CPA PC, a tax preparation and accounting services firm. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and options for discretionary or advisor-managed strategies.

Richard Bucaro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing and multiple Morgan Stanley affiliated entities dating back to 2002. He serves as a board member of the St George Golf and Country Club, a nonprofit organization in East Setauket, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Lockhart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes extensive tenure at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in local rental property ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by firm‑approved planning tools and methodologies.

Adam Friedman is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 23 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and MassMutual Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements to support client goals.

John Demertzis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax and LPL Financial, as well as founding Demertzis Wealth Management, Inc., where he remains a shareholder. Outside of finance, he is also involved in acting, currently participating in an Amazon Prime fictional show about organized crime. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and incorporates both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Alexandra Kolessar serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she collaborates with Merrill clients to assess their current financial situations and provides information about solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. She holds a High School Diploma from Sachem East, a Bachelor's Degree from Saint John's University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint John's University. Alexandra's approach centers on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families, aiming to develop strategies that support their financial goals.

Arthur Rooney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously worked at Merrill for 25 years. Rooney holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Hauppauge, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment models to support its financial planning process.

Vincent Batteria is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked within Wells Fargo entities since 2016, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Nicole Wood is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for nine years and has been affiliated with PPS Advisors, Inc. for over a decade, where she also serves as an investment advisor representative with a focus on life insurance and fixed annuities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization strategies.

Ariel Cruz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Equitable Advisors, Argo Partners, and The Nanz Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its advisory process.

Ryan Roselle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes eight years with J.P. Morgan Securities and ten years at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Mooney is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wachovia Securities Financial Network since 2009. Mooney has a one-third ownership stake in Premier Wealth Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Scott Kaufman is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Kaufman is also the owner of Lilli&Sophie Inc., a business that holds a health insurance policy. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Mastrole is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Rentals, St. John's University, and municipal government in Westhampton Beach and Southampton. OSAIC serves a diverse client base—including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients—through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of strategies and third-party managers.

Graziella Ruffo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1995 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Anthony Buglino is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at S&P Associates of LI Inc, Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, Safe Harbor Asset Management, and Brookstone Capital Management. He is also CEO of Anthony J. Buglino CPA P.C., a firm providing accounting, tax, and financial advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Joseph Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 52 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Merrill since 1980, as well as at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Szczurowski is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving at their Hauppauge, NY office. Outside of financial advising, he owns Bryant Park Consulting Group LLC, a consulting business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on income planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options for clients approaching or in retirement.

David Irving is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Pioneer Investment Management, Merrill, American Portfolios, OSAIC, and Cantella & Co., Inc. He is based in Smithtown, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and various technology and operational tools.

James Quinn is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Quinn has also worked with Ams Market Research and is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading to BNY Mellon Advisors.