Sean Flynn is a financial advisor at Osaic with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Stony Brook University. Flynn is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through Strategic Financial and Tax Planning Services, where he prepares individual and corporate tax returns. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and supports multiple platform programs to construct diversified portfolios for its clients.

Michael Poncet is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and has held various roles including outside operations at Meadow Brook Club, where he serves as a caddie providing shot-to-shot strategy and practice facility maintenance. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that offers customized retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jessica Istchenko is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group. In addition to her advisory role, she acts as an insurance agent through her business, Cellen Financial, offering life, disability, and health insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Joseph Palese is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018 and has worked with J.P. Mortgage Securities LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a signer for Forever Young Childcare, LLC, a home daycare business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Robert Whitehead is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. He is also involved as a contractor with Certainity of Uncertainty, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and third-party tools within a defined investment framework.

Louise Fallica is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, she worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years and has been associated with Design Capital Planning Group, Inc. since 1979. She serves as a board member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers, using asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Adam Cafarella is currently serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant. He assists individuals and businesses in achieving their financial goals by developing personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. Adam emphasizes transparency, education, and ongoing support to empower clients in making informed financial decisions. Adam's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2024, and as an Investment Consultant at the same firm from 2014 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Financial Advisor at Stifel Nicolaus & Company Inc in 2014 and at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2014. His earlier positions include Client Associate roles at Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch and a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his professional work, Adam enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, cars, family activities, golf, and reading.

Brandon Kustek is the Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works closely with local individuals and families to develop and maintain financial plans focused on building, preserving, and distributing their wealth to provide peace of mind. Prior to this, he held positions as a Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative within Fidelity Investments, as well as a Financial Professional at AXA Advisors. Brandon's experience spans various financial advisory and planning roles, providing him with a broad understanding of wealth management strategies. His career progression within Fidelity Investments demonstrates a continued commitment to supporting clients' financial goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brandon enjoys spending time at the beach, boating, and golfing.

Brenda Connolly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2023, with previous experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Paul De Santis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill prior to joining J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2019. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Heather Steiniger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She has held roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2010 and at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Steiniger holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s investment approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Joseph Schwan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in a payroll processing company and operates a tax and financial services practice under Joseph M. Schwan CPA, P.C. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Ryan Danley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Equitable Advisors, as well as work outside finance with Doordash and in the food service industry. He holds a Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide investment recommendations.

Janet Keefe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Merrill from 1979 to 2016 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2016. She holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ryan Kessler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, and incorporates proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Niall Patterson is a Financial Consultant with Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients and their families to understand their financial needs and the impact of their decisions on their lives. His focus is on helping clients build a financial plan that provides confidence and peace of mind. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, having held several roles at Fidelity Investments since 2015, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Brokerage Account Manager at American Capital LLC from 2013 to 2015.

James De Gaetano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes nearly three decades at Metlife Securities Inc. and over ten years with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

William Rugen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and insurance sales, including life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to a variety of portfolio management options and third-party money managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Kenneth Cerini is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Cerini is involved in nonprofit activities, including serving as treasurer on the board of the Nonprofit Resource Hub and as president of the Cerini Family Foundation, and he manages a tax preparation firm. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations delivered in partnership with a client's financial advisor.

Raffelina Cipriano is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2015 and concurrently holds roles with Alaska Airlines and Virgin America. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice President of the Marco Polo Lodge OSDIA in Levittown, NY. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-based strategies managed by third parties and supports clients with custodial and trade execution services through Pershing.