Brandon De Ramo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and related entities since 2022 and previously held positions at TD Ameritrade and Morgan Stanley. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Miguel Rodriguez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, offering both advisory and brokerage services.

Daniel Lambert is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Aaron Schenkman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2005 and is also associated with Robbins, Greene, Horowitz, Lester & Co. Additionally, he is employed by Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves a large client base with a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a major institutional provider.

Karen Godfrey is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Cetera and its affiliates since 2025 and previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and MKC Associates for nearly two decades. In addition to her advisory roles, she is affiliated with S&P Financial Services, providing investment management, retirement planning, business succession, and estate planning services. Karen is affiliated with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Edmond Irwin Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Port Jefferson Station, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm uses a combination of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on aligning client risk tolerance with appropriate investment models.

Jon Schlueter is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Lion Street Financial and Madison Planning Group, Inc., among others. Outside of advisory services, he owns and operates several corporations involved in insurance sales and consulting. Osaic Wealth, Inc. 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 focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party investment solutions.

Maryellen Passanisi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. She holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Bradley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Co since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a producer selling business health insurance plans. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Mark Caulo is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Maria Mauceli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked for FSC Securities Corporation for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of advising, she provides tax preparation services on a limited basis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Joseph Matarazzo is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at SUNY New Paltz and Repeal XVIII, and he has also been involved in financial advisory work outside the firm at Matarazzo Staiger Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Francis Girard III is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2019, following a 21-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Girard is a member of two active business ventures established in 2025. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, employing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

James Roselle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC from 2016 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Gerald Slattery is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on retirement planning and investment strategies tailored to clients' needs. Gerald entered Merrill Lynch through their financial consultant training program in 1992, bringing prior experience as a Financial Analyst with Unisys Corporation. Gerald earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from the New York Institute of Technology, graduating Magna cum Laude in 1988. He holds several professional designations, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and women and wealth. Gerald enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, boating, hiking, scuba diving, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Bradley Cooke is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. for nine years and has been affiliated with Montclair State University for over a decade. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Director of Investments at PPS Advisors, Inc. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing various asset-allocation tools and supporting a wide range of investment vehicles and account management options.

Thomas Gallagher III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Mass Mutual 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 programs, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships.

Vincenza Draper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes 15 years at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning services that incorporate various modeling techniques without offering individual security recommendations as part of the standalone planning program.

Michael Marziotto is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs in maximizing long-term efficiency in their personal and professional finances while minimizing the effects of taxes and inflation. Michael’s approach begins with a comprehensive understanding of his clients’ full financial picture, enabling him to tailor flexible wealth management strategies aligned with current market conditions. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to support his clients’ goals. Michael's expertise includes divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, managing defined benefit and contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. His team comprises professionals experienced in asset management, ERISA retirement plans, business and personal banking, and residential and commercial lending, with a focus on serving business owners and entrepreneurs. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His education includes a non-accredited certificate program from the American College for Financial Program. Michael is committed to community involvement, reflecting Merrill’s tradition, and spends time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, his personal interests include adventure sports, camping, hiking, photography, scuba diving, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Andrew Cohn is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and IJ White. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a combination of in-house programs and third-party asset managers to deliver its services.