Robert Lyons is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Royal Alliance, National Planning Corporation, and Nathan & Lewis Securities. Outside of advising, he is a partner in an apple orchard business, Southern Tier Apples LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Miguel Rodriguez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Islip, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening, qualitative research, and forward-looking capital market assumptions, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies that may incorporate an ESG framework.

Daniel Lambert is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aaron Schenkman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2005 and is also associated with Robbins, Greene, Horowitz, Lester & Co. Additionally, he is employed by Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves a large client base with a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a major institutional provider.

Karen Godfrey is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Cetera and its affiliates since 2025 and previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and MKC Associates for nearly two decades. In addition to her advisory roles, she is affiliated with S&P Financial Services, providing investment management, retirement planning, business succession, and estate planning services. Karen is affiliated with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Edmond Irwin Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Port Jefferson Station, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm uses a combination of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on aligning client risk tolerance with appropriate investment models.

Jon Schlueter is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Lion Street Financial and Madison Planning Group. Outside of advisory work, he owns Empire State Planning Group, Inc., which provides fixed insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization to offer advisory and brokerage services through a complex multi-advisor platform.

Maryellen Passanisi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. She holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Bradley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Co since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a producer selling business health insurance plans. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Philip Nicosia is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC. His prior work includes roles at Strategic Financial & Tax Planning Services, Paychex, Inc., and Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a multi-advisor platform with a model-based investment process focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services.

Mark Caulo is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Maria Mauceli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked for FSC Securities Corporation for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of advising, she provides tax preparation services on a limited basis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Joseph Matarazzo is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at SUNY New Paltz and Repeal XVIII, and he has also been involved in financial advisory work outside the firm at Matarazzo Staiger Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Francis Girard III is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2019, following a 21-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Girard is a member of two active business ventures established in 2025. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, employing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

James Roselle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Gerald Slattery is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on retirement planning and investment strategies tailored to clients' needs. Gerald entered Merrill Lynch through their financial consultant training program in 1992, bringing prior experience as a Financial Analyst with Unisys Corporation. Gerald earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from the New York Institute of Technology, graduating Magna cum Laude in 1988. He holds several professional designations, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and women and wealth. Gerald enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, boating, hiking, scuba diving, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Jake Deacy is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Sheep Pasture Tree & Nursery Supply and completed several years of full-time education. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning across a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Bradley Cooke is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. for nine years. He also holds a position as Director of Investments at PPS Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been affiliated with Montclair State University for over a decade. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by advanced tools and multiple custodial arrangements.

Thomas Gallagher III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships.

Andrew Sirvis is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera and its related entities since 2019 and has ownership interests in multiple financial services firms, including North Fork Asset Management Inc. and A. Asset Wealth Management, Inc. He also serves as a trustee for a family trust and works as an insurance agent selling life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, planning, and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.