Samuel Plotsky is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Renewal By Anderson and CVS Pharmacy. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary assets, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Timothy Frohberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked with firms including Avantax and Equitable Advisors and served in the NYPD for ten years. Frohberg is also the author of an investment-related book on retirement planning and operates his own advisory firm, Timothy Michael Wealth Management, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various investment management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Anthony Martino is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years. Martino is also involved in insurance sales and operates under the DBAs Latitude Wealth Advisors and Steadwise Wealth Advisors, offering comprehensive financial planning services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Brad Foster is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers both brokerage and investment advisory services, relying on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for asset allocation and financial planning guidance.

Jonathan Ehrlich is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2019. Ehrlich is also a certified public accountant and a partner at EB Group CPAs LLP, where he provides tax preparation services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers 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 provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools and modeling to support client goals, with additional capabilities in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA plan consulting.

Patrick Byrne Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and has also worked with Maximus Financial Services since 2002. Outside of financial advisory, he serves as president of the Smithtown/Brookhaven Civic Association and hosts a weekly public access television program discussing local civic issues. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Maria Morhous is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She has held Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at First Empire Securities, Inc. for 21 years before joining Stifel in 2019. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing 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 for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Daniel Liff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Jonathan Rekedal is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Osaic and Steadwise Advisors, starting his advisory career in 2025. He has been involved with the Community Synagogue of Rye since 2016. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing tools like asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Steve Shepherd is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tompkins Trust Company and LPL Financial from 2014 to 2022. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Erik Stevens is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Citigroup for eight years. He is also involved with Hendel Wealth Management Group as a financial advisor serving existing clients. 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, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Steven Schmidt is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales, including variable universal life, disability income, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio construction using diverse investment vehicles and third-party money managers.

Vincent Smith is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including positions at Strategic Advisers LLC and Distinctive Consulting LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including management of model portfolios using proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as advisor to multiple registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies with oversight controls to address conflicts of interest.

Andrew Mullane is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services and Wrp Investments. Mullane is also vice president of Omnia Financial, LLC, a firm focused on branding, marketing, and website services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Luis Hernandez Peralta is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, he works as a community habilitation specialist with Eihab Human Services, providing social and developmental support to his sister. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, delivering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Christa Pinero is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has been with Merrill since 2016. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Rosoff is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services and Sterne Agee Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Omnia Financial, LLC, which focuses on branding, marketing, and website services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services with a multi-manager platform, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Mark Badami is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016. He is president of the Financial Planning Association of Long Island chapter and operates a cosmetic enhancement center as an owner/investor. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers using firm-approved tools and collaborative planning methods.

Kyle Nielsen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Dennis Gur is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant and Financial Representative, starting in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Associate Financial Advisor at Canoga Wealth Management from 2021 to 2022. Dennis focuses on co-creating disciplined and tailored financial plans that aim to grow wealth while managing risk. He emphasizes the importance of managing personal finances as a lifelong journey and partners with clients to develop strategies suited to their individual needs. Outside of his professional work, Dennis has personal interests in cars, fitness, golf, movies, pets, and traveling.