Gary Orkin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years prior to joining OSAIC. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of Orkin CPA PC, a tax preparation and accounting services firm. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and options for discretionary or advisor-managed strategies.

Michael Lockhart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes extensive tenure at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in local rental property ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by firm‑approved planning tools and methodologies.

John Baldi is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and American Portfolios Financial Services. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. Outside of advising, he serves as a board trustee at St. Patrick’s in Smithtown and is involved in local community board activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to proprietary model strategies and third-party advisers across multiple platforms.

Adam Friedman is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 23 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and MassMutual Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements to support client goals.

John Demertzis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax and LPL Financial, as well as founding Demertzis Wealth Management, Inc., where he remains a shareholder. Outside of finance, he is also involved in acting, currently participating in an Amazon Prime fictional show about organized crime. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and incorporates both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Jeffrey Gash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, and before entering financial services, he spent over three decades at Jaco Electronics, Inc. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alexandra Kolessar serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she collaborates with Merrill clients to assess their current financial situations and provides information about solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. She holds a High School Diploma from Sachem East, a Bachelor's Degree from Saint John's University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint John's University. Alexandra's approach centers on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families, aiming to develop strategies that support their financial goals.

Arthur Rooney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously worked at Merrill for 25 years. Rooney holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Hauppauge, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment models to support its financial planning process.

Vincent Batteria is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked within Wells Fargo entities since 2016, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Nicole Wood is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for nine years and has been affiliated with PPS Advisors, Inc. for over a decade, where she also serves as an investment advisor representative with a focus on life insurance and fixed annuities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization strategies.

Ariel Cruz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Equitable Advisors, Argo Partners, and The Nanz Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its advisory process.

Brandon Sperling is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Bank of America, among others. He also owns Sperling Consulting Group Inc., a small investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

Ryan Roselle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes eight years with J.P. Morgan Securities and ten years at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Mooney is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wachovia Securities Financial Network since 2009. Mooney has a one-third ownership stake in Premier Wealth Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Scott Kaufman is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Kaufman is also the owner of Lilli&Sophie Inc., a business that holds a health insurance policy. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Mastrole is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Rentals, St. John's University, and municipal government in Westhampton Beach and Southampton. OSAIC serves a diverse client base—including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients—through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of strategies and third-party managers.

Thomas Schilling is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process uses centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates a range of eligible strategies, including ESG frameworks.

Graziella Ruffo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1995 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based 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 investment plans.

Anthony Buglino is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at S&P Associates of LI Inc, Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, Safe Harbor Asset Management, and Brookstone Capital Management. He is also CEO of Anthony J. Buglino CPA P.C., a firm providing accounting, tax, and financial advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Joseph Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 52 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Merrill since 1980, as well as at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.