Thomas Ierna is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Next Financial Group for 19 years. Outside of advising, he coaches for the Peconic Hockey Foundation. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Ian Rubin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and has a background that includes coaching volleyball teams outside of his advisory role. Rubin is involved in coaching a volleyball club team at Sportime Clubs, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Arthur Matarazzo is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Raymond James and its related entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Matarazzo Staiger Wealth Management and serves as trustee of the Matarazzo Family Irrevocable Trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Robert Martino Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with OSAIC since 2024 and spent 19 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Martino serves as a board member for the Boy Scouts of America Suffolk County Council, where he participates in investment and trust committee activities. He is also CEO of MBPG Assoc Inc, a business supporting financial advisory operations. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, with multiple platforms and third-party solutions.

John Thomson Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, AXA Advisors, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MSI Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he engages in outside fixed insurance sales focused on servicing and renewing existing clients. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to multiple third-party investment platforms. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management to deliver customized investment solutions.

Richard Ehli is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Ameriprise Financial Services. He serves as a trustee for his father’s irrevocable trust and operates his practice under the DBA Ehli & Associates Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk profiling tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation, offering a range of advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Keith Robertson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Prior to and concurrently with his advisory role, he has extensive experience in private banking and commercial loans at Dime Community Bank, where he serves as Senior Vice President of Private Banking. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by comprehensive research and portfolio management options.

Mark Peterson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously worked at St. James Investment Advisors, LLC and Home Depot. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Parrott is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Medford, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Retirement Planning and OSAIC since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is a musician who performs in nightclubs and has authored a book on economic trends. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and financial planning through a large network of affiliated advisers, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party money manager access.

Benjamin Cotter is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2023, following a 13-year tenure at Merrill. 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 services, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gus Catanzaro is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, Catanzaro is a partner and Chief Operating Officer at PPS Advisors, LLC, where he is involved in management and fixed insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, 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 multiple advisory platforms and legacy account transitions.

Kyle Abruzzo is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Stifel in 2024, he has worked in various roles including positions at Whole Foods Market and academic institutions. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

Joseph Minieri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 42 years of industry experience, including roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce and serves as an agent in group health. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Joseph Marano is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1989. 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, and institutional investors.

Michael Damiano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Raymond James Financial and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with operations and customer service at Girard Wealth Management Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools.

Richard Nicolich is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and LPL Financial. He is also active as an insurance broker. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and provides access to multiple third-party managers and advisory platforms.

Gerard Nicosia is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Royal Alliance and Cetera Wealth Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as president of Executive Financial & Tax Planning Services, where he prepares personal and business tax returns. He is also an insurance agent specializing in life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Linda Springer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc, Primerica Financial Services, and Theodore Roussis & Associates since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, emphasizing a tiered percentage-based fee approach.

Todd Fanning is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes ten years at Citigroup Global Markets and positions at TD Ameritrade and Home Depot. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide forward-looking investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.