Shihhua Wang is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Wang has been with Citigroup since 2013. Outside of the financial industry, Wang is involved in travel and leisure consulting, including roles as a travel agent and independent consultant specializing in travel, fine dining, and leisure activities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Thomas Wolf is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment who holds a Series 63 designation and has 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2010 and has longstanding experience with Great American Advisors, Inc., EBP of Long Island Inc., and Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co. He also operates a sole proprietorship specializing in the sale and service of fixed annuities and life insurance. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and retirement plan services, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios supported by an Investment Management & Research team that employs strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Steven Paoletti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo affiliates since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the Trust for Mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader array of financial products than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Zeumer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

James Copeland is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and J.P. Morgan Securities. Merrill, along 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vincent Mirabelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including prior work with Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to meet client needs.

Kurt Abitz is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Huntington Station, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Fidelity Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, and AXA Advisors. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive alternative investments program.

Marvin Feinstein is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005. Mr. Feinstein is also a practicing accountant and trusted advisor at Diapoules & Feinstein CPA PC, a role he has held since 1989. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance services to tailor financial solutions for its clients.

David Rey is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and spent 23 years with American Portfolios Financial Services before joining Osaic in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates several insurance and annuity businesses focused on life insurance and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with financial planning and managed-account solutions, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Colette Bitzas is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Mas Planning Services, where she also serves as president. Bitzas holds roles in insurance sales and consulting, and she is vice president of the 3 Village Chamber of Commerce, promoting local business owners. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and financial planning. The firm uses advanced asset-allocation tools and supports diverse investment options across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Joseph Iannuzzi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align assets with individual long-term goals. He began his current role in 2022 after serving as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments earlier that same year. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joseph worked at Ameriprise Financial, where he held positions as an Associate Financial Advisor from 2021 to 2022 and as a Paraplanner from 2019 to 2021. Throughout his career, he has gained experience in financial consulting and investment advising. Outside of his professional work, Joseph enjoys baseball, family activities, fitness, and golf.

Michael Walsh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1994. He holds a Series 63 designation. 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michele Pasqualina is currently Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where she serves as a primary trusted advisor, collaborating with clients and their families to develop comprehensive and personalized financial planning strategies. She supports clients throughout the entire process, from account opening and funding to navigating complex wealth planning decisions. Michele brings extensive experience to her current role, having held positions including Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor at Hightower Advisors; Vice President, Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch; Vice President, Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan; and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Her career reflects a consistent focus on wealth planning and portfolio advisory roles. Outside of her professional work, Michele has personal interests in art, food, kayaking, Pilates, traveling, and volunteering.

John Bellontine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by various model portfolios and research.

John Zarrelli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2010. He holds the Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Danielle Afuwah is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2017 and has prior experience at Primerica Financial Services and St James Rehabilitation and Nursing Care. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of APF Legacy Consultants Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Jacqueline Thiele is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Additionally, she serves as co-trustee of her parents’ trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics combined with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to manage approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Gina Accolla is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and previously worked for First Empire Securities, Inc. for 25 years before joining Stifel in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a promotional products distribution business. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Philip Arcilesi is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commerzbank AG and Citigroup. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate entities, charitable organizations, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates with a dual registration as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions primarily through program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers.

Carissa Casagrande is a financial advisor with Cetera in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, among other firms. Casagrande is also an accountant at Koval & Casagrande CPAs, PLLC, where she provides financial planning, investment assistance, and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various model portfolios and third-party managers.