Elizabeth Golden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Cheryl Seward is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and currently serves as President of Freedom Tax & Wealth Management Inc., which focuses on income tax preparation for individuals and families. Outside of financial services, she is involved with Beach Fitness, consulting on fitness matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering multiple portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Mark Alber is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Alber Enterprises 1 LLC, a real estate business based in St. James, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, serving clients through both direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Cara Every is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various divisions of Fidelity since 2013. Her current roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing systematic methodologies to create model portfolios from a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Romanelli is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decisions.

Graziano Rotellini is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors, LLC and Commerce Spring Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Catherine Buckley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2006 to 2020. Buckley is also associated with Vail and Associates in a support role outside of her advisory duties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing advisory and implementation-support services through a variety of account types and access to outside managers.

Stephen Daige is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Bank of America and Merrill from 2013 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Geoffrey Brown is a financial advisor at Osaic with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as a registered sales assistant with American Premier Financial Group. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, using various tools and strategies to build portfolios across asset classes for both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Philip Caporusso is a financial advisor at OSAIC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent over two decades with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Caporusso is also co-owner and co-president of Ferrera, Destefano, & Caporusso, CPA. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary tools and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Maria Cappa is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Smithtown, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in fitness coaching through her business ownership of MJC Times 3 Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing tailored recommendation reports on income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Patrick Passaretti is a financial advisor at Osaic with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Progressive Advisory Solutions. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with PPS Advisors, Inc., offering insurance and fixed annuities, and serves as a member of Karapat Realty LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of financial advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

William Hermanek is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with local individuals and families to develop transparent financial plans. His approach focuses on building, preserving, and distributing wealth to align with clients' lifetime goals. Prior to his current role, William gained experience as a Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan from 2023 to 2024, and as a Financial Advisor at Equity Services from 2021 to 2023. Through these roles, he has developed expertise in managing client wealth and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, William has interests in beach activities, biking, movies, parenthood, and photography.

Yolene Justafort is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process to oversee its investment models.

Frank Carpentiere is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Kurdziel is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Coastal Business Marketing and has a background that includes roles in education and martial arts instruction. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party managers.

Christopher Barnes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles as Associate Wealth Management Advisor at Robert Kilroy, Northwestern Mutual from 2015 to 2016, and Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2011 to 2015. Christopher focuses on building long-term relationships with clients based on trust and transparency. He emphasizes understanding each client's unique goals, concerns, and vision for the future to develop personalized financial plans. His approach involves partnering with clients to prioritize goals, analyze risks, and continually monitor and adjust plans as life circumstances change. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys family activities, golf, and traveling.

Samantha Cala is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients throughout the financial planning process to align strategies with their financial goals and priorities. She emphasizes ongoing relationships with clients to accommodate changes in their financial situations over time. Samantha has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, initially serving as a Relationship Manager before assuming her current role in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Representative at AXA Equitable from 2017 to 2020. Outside of her professional role, Samantha engages in activities such as family gatherings, social events, Pilates, reading, running, and soccer.

James Gaughran is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 63 designation and totaling 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1984 and concurrently affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based, discretionary, and related investment strategies and operates within Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, offering access to a wide range of financial products and services.

Bryan Finger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Port Jefferson, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience with prior roles at firms including Oppenheimer & Co Inc, Fisher Investments, State Farm, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Santander Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. From 2021 to 2024, he also operated an insurance agency under his name. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.