Aldo Jimenez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018, following three years at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an insurance agent with Algren Associates, Inc., devoting part of his time to selling life insurance. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Pornpimon Pongvitayapanu is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, Pornpimon worked for Pruco Securities, LLC for 12 years and has been affiliated with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999. Outside of advisory work, Pornpimon is involved in a business recommending and servicing life insurance, annuity, and health insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, incorporating portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, while also offering access to third-party asset managers and insurance product sales.

Charles Matisi is a financial advisor at Osaic with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Guardian Life, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and service of fixed insurance products through The Consilium Group, LLC, where he holds a 25% ownership stake. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and managed account solutions with access to multiple investment types and third-party managers.

Steven Gimeli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Commack, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and has worked with INVEST Financial Corp. since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Hasset Tax & Financial Services. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and technology tools.

Santiago Alzate is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. His prior roles include positions at Phoenix Capital Partners and Robinson and Muller Engineering, PC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Louis Soriano II is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at various affiliated firms since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director and officer at Navigator Financial Strategies, a firm involved in financial services and tax preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across diverse program structures.

Gavin Moran is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Today's Business, Jones Beach State Park, Grant Wilfley Casting, and St. John's University. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, using a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax efficiency and adaptive withdrawal strategies.

Faith Olsen is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2009. She holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Setauket, NY. Outside her advisory role, she manages investments through a family limited partnership. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Stephen Grieco is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services for 26 years. He has also held long-term positions at Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America and Home Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and is an owner/partner of MAGS, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and corporations. The firm offers integrated financial services and employs firm-provided tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across various asset classes for both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Dominic Privitera is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., LPL Financial, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. He is also the owner of Total Wealth Planning LLC and operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers various investment implementation options, ranging from proprietary models to third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Guy Nicosia is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously at LPL Financial and Royal Alliance, alongside a self-employed practice dating back to 1983. Outside of advisory services, he is a partner at Strategic Tax Planning Services, LLC, and president of Nicosia Management Corp. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by asset-allocation tools, efficient-frontier analysis, and access to third-party money managers and platforms.

Danielle Payne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Babylon, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and concurrently serves at Webster Bank since 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Roger Brigati is a CFP® and CFA® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Commack, NY. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advisory services through a select group of advisors and focuses on asset-based fee structures and internally approved investment options.

Giovanni Migliaccio is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include fourteen years at Investacorp, Inc. and related entities, followed by four years with Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. He is also president of MLA Financial Services, where he provides fixed life and property casualty insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services that encompass financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses advanced asset-allocation tools and a variety of managed account options, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Judith Beckman is a CFP® with 48 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. Prior to joining OSAIC, she spent 22 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. She is the principal owner of a life and long-term care insurance agency since 1978 and sits on the board of directors for Long Island Small Business Assistance Corp and Literacy Nassau, a nonprofit focused on adult and child literacy. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

James Necker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Outside of finance, he was involved with Periwinkles Catering for 10 years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Nicholas Amendolara is currently an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this, he worked as an Associate Financial Advisor at Artisan Wealth Management from 2025 to 2026 and as a Relationship Banker at JPMC from 2024 to 2025. His professional experience spans roles focused on client financial services and investment consulting. Nicholas approaches client service by connecting with clients to understand their complete current situation, goals, and priorities. He emphasizes listening to client concerns as a key part of collaborating on plans that work towards their financial objectives.

James Hannigan Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at American Portfolios for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a personal income tax preparation business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios including stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Georgina Eriksen is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stifel since 2019, following five years at First Empire Securities, Inc. Stifel serves a diverse client base 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 and financial planning analyses intended to support client decision-making.

Nicholas Novellino is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He began his career at Fidelity as an Investment Consultant in 2024 before transitioning to his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nicholas worked as a Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management from 2023 to 2024, and as a Financial Advisor at Equity Services Inc. from 2021 to 2023. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial advising, including investment management and client consultation. Nicholas views financial services as an opportunity to help clients invest and manage their hard-earned money with intent and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas enjoys outdoor activities such as beach visits, hiking, and football. He also participates in concerts and various volunteering activities.