Ariel Baez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they have been serving clients since 2024. Ariel collaborates with clients and their families to create and execute financial plans tailored to their specific investment goals and risk tolerance, utilizing the resources and tools available at Fidelity. Prior to this role, Ariel worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023 and at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2022. Ariel's financial career also includes positions as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2020, a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2017 to 2018, and a Banker at Citibank from 2016 to 2017. Outside of their professional work, Ariel has personal interests in cars, cooking and baking, fitness, football, soccer, and traveling.

Charles Marchese is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has operated Charles E. Marchese Wealth Management since 2012 and has been involved with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 1999. In addition to his advisory work, Marchese owns and manages an accounting and tax practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Daniel Staiger is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Bohemia, NY. He has been involved with Matarazzo & Associates for over a decade and works as a financial advisor under the Matarazzo Staiger Wealth Management DBA. Outside of his advisory role, he dedicates significant time to client service and advice through related support companies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses non-discretionary planning and analytical tools tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Daniel Burns is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates The Bespoke Advantage Corp, an investment-related business based in Mineola, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser that offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, covering diverse planning needs including retirement, education, risk management, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Glenn Mehl is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years and Guardian Life for 5 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Term Solutions Network LLC and president of Glenn Mehl & Associates Inc., both entities involved in the sale of individual and group insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and strategies to meet client needs across multiple programs.

Alexi Caligiuri is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Alexi held roles at Bankers Life and NY State Solar, among others. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of investment vehicles.

Steeve Koven Augustin is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Chamber of Commerce in Babylon, NY. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients including retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, offering financial planning, access to external asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Matthew Murphy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ronkonkoma, NY, holding a Series 63 credential and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and also serves at Bridgehampton National Bank. Beyond his advisory roles, Murphy is involved in business development with Kuvare Corporate Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Robert Garofallou is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for six years and Northeast Securities, Inc. for 27 years. Outside of advisory work, he is president and partner of RJG Tax & Capital Solutions, Inc., a tax preparation and guidance firm. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of discretionary and third-party management strategies.

Robert Kowaleski is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Axa Advisors, David Lerner Associates, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models delivered through its network of representatives and third-party managers, offering solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Michael Fliegelman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with over 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at G&G Planning Concepts, Inc. and American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. among other firms. He is involved in coaching and training licensed insurance agents on insurance and estate planning. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization and offers discretionary and advisor-managed strategies alongside third-party manager programs.

Christian Campbell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation. Although he has no prior industry experience, his background includes roles at Teachers Federal Credit Union and Equitable Advisors, along with several years in educational and public sector positions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Serena Cole is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with several firms including Principal Financial and Principal Securities prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Maura O'Brien is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her current role, she partners directly with advisors and the team to provide personalized financial planning for clients. Prior to this, Maura worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2024. Her experience at Fidelity spans several years, focusing on client relationship management and financial planning services. Details about her education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Laura Hoffman is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where she has worked since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

Stephen Levine is a financial advisor at Cetera with 62 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His professional background includes long-term roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and his own firm, Stephen Levine & Associates Ltd. He also works as an independent insurance agent in life, accident, and health insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services through a large nationwide network of advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Laurence Paul is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, LPL Enterprise, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a quality assurance representative for a healthcare service and works part-time in hospitality as a valet. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Schwenk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets, City National Bank, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, emphasizing an advisory role without providing individual security recommendations in standalone planning.

Morgan Weil is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Weil is also involved in administrative duties at Hendel Wealth Management Group. 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, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Alexander Vail is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Ameriprise, along with experience in nonprofit and healthcare organizations. Vail is also associated with Vail & Associates, a financial advisory support business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.