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.

Jerrold Silverman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through his ownership of Silverman Neu, LLP, and serves as a director and accountant at Singer & Falk CPAs PC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

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.

Michael Gallagher is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Northeast Securities, Inc. Gallagher has served as a soccer coach at Chaminade High School for over two decades. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering services such as brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Aazar Bhatti is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rocky Point, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Webster Bank since 2022 and previously held positions at TD Bank and related entities from 2015 to 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Lai III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. He is also a 20% owner of Premier Wealth Management LLC, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm employs Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored financial recommendations, providing a broad range of planning services including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning.

Barry Cohn is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. He worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 23 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Cohn teaches hand building and wheel throwing pottery at a ceramics studio he owns. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and utilizes advanced portfolio construction and management tools.

Steven Katz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lindenhurst, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized advice through a centralized consulting team.

Mark Mirocco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massmutual Life Insurance Co, and Metlife Securities. In addition to advisory work, he is an agent selling group life, accident and health insurance, Medicare Supplements, and Medicare Part D plans. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Adam Wood is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a background as an estate planning attorney, Adam spent nearly a decade running his own law firm, gaining insight into how accomplished individuals approach wealth, succession planning, and legacy decisions. Since joining Merrill in 2019, he has transitioned into a financial advisory role focused on providing comprehensive wealth planning to affluent entrepreneurs, business founders, and executives. Adam combines his legal knowledge with the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to help clients streamline their advisory relationships and understand the importance of structuring wealth to achieve financial, business, philanthropic, and intergenerational goals. He is attentive to client needs during challenging life transitions and encourages open communication to alleviate emotional burdens that can impact financial decision-making. He holds a Juris Doctorate from The Touro College Jacob Fuchsberg Law Center and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Scranton, where he played lacrosse. Adam prioritizes fitness and nutrition and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the United Veterans Beacon House. He and his wife, Allyson, reside in Kings Park, New York with their three children.

Kenneth Frankman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Vero Beach, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its advisory process.