Douglas Lake is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously was with Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial from 2011 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a finance committee member for Saints Peters & Paul Church and is a director and board member of the Kiwanis Foundations of Hicksville. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a suite of affiliated providers that influence product offerings.

Kevin Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Joseph Gunnar & Co. LLC, and National Securities Corporation. He also has experience working with Spring Lake Country Club. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services.

Anthony Vann Rubino is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for nine years and has experience in various small business roles, including self-employment and positions in the food service industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Anglim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

Christopher Picone is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has prior experience at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates PRS Capital Group, a full-service mortgage brokerage, and assists with tax preparation at Spatola and Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Kyung Yeum is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, Yeum worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2004 onward. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various affiliated products and services.

Mark Sonnenblick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include extended tenures at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and his own agency, Mark Jay Sonnenblick Agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Edward Wess is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at institutions including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Steven Vessa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ronkonkoma, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Bank, Merrick Financial Group, and Momentum Solar. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed at the Brookhaven Free Library. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Gary Ranftle is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside insurance brokerage focusing on individual and group life and health, as well as property and casualty insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative planning approaches.

Michael Galardi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Northwell Health, and Leviton Manufacturing Co. Outside of finance, he officiates Little League baseball games in Nassau and Suffolk counties. 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 manage diversified portfolios.

Philip Krauss is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and with 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021, and previously spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing multiple program structures and investment strategies, including affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Brandon Cruz is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Aegis Capital Corp, and National Income Life Insurance. He has also been involved in businesses outside finance, including solar energy and private investigation. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Culhane is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, also working with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its planning process.

Andrew Hawson is a Series 65-registered advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2008. He has 43 years of industry experience. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Stephen Abbott is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and Cuna Mutual group. Abbott is involved in an investment-related activity through Teachers Investment Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and educational programs to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm structures planning engagements as annual relationships using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and develop written recommendations.

Lori Bjorndahl is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role she has held following her tenure as Senior Registered Client Associate starting in 2005. In her time as a Client Associate, Lori served in leadership positions and was recognized as a mentor among her peers, developing a strong emphasis on attention to detail in her work as a Financial Advisor. Her areas of focus include transfer of assets, retirement planning, education planning, and managed money. Lori graduated from Berkeley College in New York City in 2005 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. She holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, as well as Life and Health Insurance licenses. She also has the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Lori resides in Port Jefferson Station with her husband Jason and their children, Sophia and Henrik. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking, music, spending time with family, traveling, and community involvement, including volunteering as a coach with Comsewogue Youth Football & Cheer.

Donna Wess is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, with five years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a wide range of investment and planning strategies.

Regina Saio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011 and has worked within Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Fidelity’s affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and the use of algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.

John Helldorfer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of experience at the firm. He has a background that includes over two decades as a CPA and accountant operating his own practice, John E Helldorfer, CPA, since 1999, and prior roles at CA Technologies Inc. He is involved in various non-investment related business activities including providing accounting and tax services through his CPA practice. 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 employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional or pension plan management.