Benjamin DiMaio is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial services with a focus on income planning and tax-efficient investing. Throughout his career, Benjamin has held various roles including Director at Piedmont Capital Distributors and Regional Marketing Director at Lincoln Financial Distributors. Prior to these, he was Vice President and Retirement Planning Specialist at Merrill Lynch from 2002 to 2010. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' goals, values, and family priorities to develop personalized financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Benjamin enjoys spending time at the beach, boating, fishing, golf, and lake activities.

Philip Caporusso is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years, as well as Rossiter & Ganderman Inc and Rossiter Financial Group since 1987. He is co-owner and co-president of Ferrera, DeStefano & Caporusso, CPA, a role he has held since 1990. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, employing asset allocation tools, risk tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to build diversified portfolios.

Maria Cappa is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Smithtown, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in fitness coaching through her business ownership of MJC Times 3 Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing tailored recommendation reports on income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Patrick Passaretti is a financial advisor at Osaic with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Progressive Advisory Solutions. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with PPS Advisors, Inc., offering insurance and fixed annuities, and serves as a member of Karapat Realty LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of financial advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

James Duffy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Vincent Giardini Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Holbrook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors in 2021, he worked at Primerica Financial Services beginning in 2020 and has experience at Data Device Corp and Stony Brook University. His activities include the sale of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that serves individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Francis X O'connor Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 35 years of industry experience. He has held positions at UBS since 2011 and previously worked at Merrill from 2004 to 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including 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 client plans.

Frank Carpentiere is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Barnes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles as Associate Wealth Management Advisor at Robert Kilroy, Northwestern Mutual from 2015 to 2016, and Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2011 to 2015. Christopher focuses on building long-term relationships with clients based on trust and transparency. He emphasizes understanding each client's unique goals, concerns, and vision for the future to develop personalized financial plans. His approach involves partnering with clients to prioritize goals, analyze risks, and continually monitor and adjust plans as life circumstances change. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys family activities, golf, and traveling.

Samantha Cala is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients throughout the financial planning process to align strategies with their financial goals and priorities. She emphasizes ongoing relationships with clients to accommodate changes in their financial situations over time. Samantha has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, initially serving as a Relationship Manager before assuming her current role in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Representative at AXA Equitable from 2017 to 2020. Outside of her professional role, Samantha engages in activities such as family gatherings, social events, Pilates, reading, running, and soccer.

Joanne Jacobs Perkins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Merrill from 2009 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Gaughran is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 1984 and has worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. He holds a Series 63 designation. 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, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bryan Finger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Port Jefferson, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience with prior roles at firms including Oppenheimer & Co Inc, Fisher Investments, State Farm, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Santander Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. From 2021 to 2024, he also operated an insurance agency under his name. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Mccarrick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, bringing 14 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Bank of America, as well as Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and broad investment capabilities, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Mason Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2012 and holds the Series 63 designation. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Bradley Welter is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020 and previously held roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Michael Eisner is a financial professional at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Managing Director of Michael Eisner Inv, focusing on financial planning, insurance, and investment management. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using firm-approved analytical tools.

Christopher Keel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2001. 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.

Kevin Stamm is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, including a concurrent role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management functions.

Jeremy Ciampo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the Ciampo Family Irrevocable Trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.