Sean Vail is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

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 with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for nine years and has been a CPA and partner at EB Group CPAs LLP since 2011. His additional professional activity includes tax preparation and client assistance through his CPA partnership. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory services and has a notable focus on municipal and public finance through its affiliation with Raymond James’ Public Financing department.

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.

Dervinder Singh is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a law practice under DERVINDER SINGH, ESQ PLLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tompkins Trust Company and LPL Financial. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic support within its advisory process.

Ryan Mcdermott is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has prior experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, and Janney Montgomery Scott. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due-diligence framework.

Maria Zoll is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance, Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, Computer Associates/Broadcom, and Deloitte & Touche. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting through her own business, Maria Zoll Tax & Advisory Services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

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 and has been involved with various financial and investment-related roles. He also serves as a financial advisor for Hendel Wealth Management Group, supporting existing clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, providing tailored advice supported by extensive proprietary research and a broad affiliate network.

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.

Charles G Healy Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2018, following prior roles at Scottrade Investment Management and Scottrade. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm offers services on a non-discretionary basis, applying an ESG eligibility framework and recommending internally approved funds and strategies.

Luis Hernandez Peralta is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Eihab Human Services as a community habilitation specialist, helping to develop social skills and creativity. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and corporate fiduciaries.

Christa Pinero is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

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.