John Meskunas is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Oppenheimer since 2018, following three years at Ferrari PF Palm Beach. Based in Stamford, CT, he provides advisory services through the firm’s broad platform. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and various investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Dianne Dittmar is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Equity Services and National Life since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales, including Medicare Advantage and supplement plans, as well as fixed insurance products covering life, health, disability, and long-term care. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that utilize third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Edwin Murphy Jr. is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 30 years of industry experience, including a concurrent role at National Life Insurance Co since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Edwin J. Murphy Inc., a tax preparation and accounting services business. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, with a mix of long-term strategies and options for shorter-term trading.

Brandon Mangan is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2025, he worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill from 2021 to 2024. He also has experience in education and collegiate athletics, having worked at Island Trees High School and Major League Lacrosse. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique institutional capabilities, including in-house research, security pricing, and roles as a security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Stephan Coles is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 44 years of industry experience. Prior to joining VOYA in 2014, he worked at Charles W Cammack Associates since 1981. He is also an independent insurance agent involved in selling fixed annuities and life insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers adviser-led programs featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options, combining an advisory platform with an active broker-dealer distribution model and a broad affiliate ecosystem.

Emily Ryklin is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, she worked in education and caregiving roles and is also employed as a server and bartender at Vinny's Backyard in Stamford, CT. Oppenheimer serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services with a focus on strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Brian Buglino is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at National Life Group, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Buglino also sells fixed insurance products through various carriers as an agent with United Financial Alliance. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and utilizes a mix of third-party asset managers and model portfolios with both long-term and shorter-term strategies.

Andrew Shull is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Voya since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth baseball teams in the Williamsville, NY area. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of adviser-led programs featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by an extensive affiliate network and multiple custodial relationships.

Michael Caracappa Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., Apple Bank for Savings, and CARA-CO Security Inc., where he was involved in a security system company outside of his investment practice. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure.

Angelo Buonomo is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and has operated his own CPA practice focused on personal income tax preparation since 2010. Equity Services, Inc., also known as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios to combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Christopher Walker is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Melville, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance, Park Avenue Securities, and Wealth Advisory Group. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers to construct portfolios.

Robert Calabretta is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Waypoint Capital Management for 21 years. He is also the Chief Investment Officer of Coastline Wealth Management, where he advises clients on investment matters. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Eric Anderson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Melville, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has nine years of industry experience. Anderson has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies since 2021 and with New York Life affiliated entities since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes customized recommendations and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Frank Lavrigata is a CFP® professional with 18 years at Wealthspire Advisors and five years of overall industry experience. He is based in Melville, NY. Wealthspire Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets with about 220 advisors. The firm serves individuals, corporations, pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations, using an institutional-style asset allocation approach implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, private investments, and separate account managers under centralized oversight.

Jan Getto is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and Aegis Capital Corp. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Christopher Reda is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Advisors Asset Management, Inc. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals associated with TIAA-managed employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and offers both model and customized portfolio options.

Anna Pulgiano is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has held various roles within Ameritas-related entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Acrisure, the parent company of Union Benefit Planners and Group Benefits & Administration, where she acts as an agent. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs using in-house and third-party managers, and integrates with Ameritas affiliates to deliver comprehensive financial solutions.

Stephen Dolan is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. in Massapequa, NY. His prior roles include positions at Apple Bank, Citigroup, Wunderlich Securities, and J.P. Morgan Securities. OSAIC Institutions serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm is notable for its predominantly non-discretionary assets and its integrated broker-dealer and advisory model, providing access to alternative investments and lending solutions through extensive banking and credit union networks.

Eric Blumencranz is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2015 and is also the managing director of BWD Group LLC. Outside of advisory roles, he serves on multiple boards, including as chairman of the Nassau County Police Department Foundation and co-vice chairperson of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, vendor benchmarking, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory capacities, serving clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Daniel Tisser is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His prior roles include positions at The Colony Group, Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance, Securian Financial Services, and BNP Paribas Asset Management. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that integrates active and passive strategies, separate account managers, private funds, mutual funds, and ETFs.