Richard Nicolich is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and LPL Financial. He is also active as an insurance broker. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and provides access to multiple third-party managers and advisory platforms.

Gerard Nicosia is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Royal Alliance and Cetera Wealth Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as president of Executive Financial & Tax Planning Services, where he prepares personal and business tax returns. He is also an insurance agent specializing in life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Linda Springer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc, Primerica Financial Services, and Theodore Roussis & Associates since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, emphasizing a tiered percentage-based fee approach.

Todd Fanning is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes ten years at Citigroup Global Markets and positions at TD Ameritrade and Home Depot. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide forward-looking investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.

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 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with various entities within the J.P. Morgan organization since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a signer for Forever Young Childcare, LLC, a home daycare service. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services that include asset-allocation advice and manager searches. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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.

Dylan Simms is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., he worked in various roles including positions at Jones Lang Lasalle and several service and hospitality companies. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.

Michael St. Pierre is a financial advisor at Cetera with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and New York Community Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness and is involved in property and casualty insurance sales through his own company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and custodial arrangements.

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.

Andre Stampfel is a financial advisor with Merrill in West Islip, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and manager of Nic Becca LLC, a hair and beauty salon operated jointly with his wife. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.