David Mottes is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as director of business development for PPS Advisors, Inc. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of customized investment strategies and program options.

Daniel Tohill is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services while maintaining separate delivery of each.

Derek Downing is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Empire Securities before joining Stifel Nicholas in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for the St. James Smithtown Little League, a local youth sports organization. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, 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, providing asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Christopher Quartararo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Deutsche Bank Securities. He serves as an acting trustee for a family life insurance trust. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles, research resources, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Jose Rosario is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment committee estimates in its process.

Christopher Bergmann is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. from 2018 to 2024 and Eastern Suffolk BOCES from 2013 to 2018. Outside of finance, he owns Chris Bergmann Photography, specializing in sports and event photography since 2012. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Ross Scheintaub is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for Executive Pet Shipping, a professional pet transportation coordination service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting numerous advisors and managing over $256 billion in assets.

Robert Capra is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Prior to that, he spent ten years at Metlife Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and servicing of fixed annuities and life insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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’s approach includes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved software tools and offers specialized programs such as estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

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.

Richard Bucaro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing and multiple Morgan Stanley affiliated entities dating back to 2002. He serves as a board member of the St George Golf and Country Club, a nonprofit organization in East Setauket, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

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.

Michael Newins is a financial advisor at Stifel with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and New York Life among others. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer of Potunk Lodge #1071 F&AM, a Masonic Lodge and charity in Westhampton, NY. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and advisory services with investment guidance based on proprietary forward-looking methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

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.