Benjamin DiMaio is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial services with a focus on income planning and tax-efficient investing. Throughout his career, Benjamin has held various roles including Director at Piedmont Capital Distributors and Regional Marketing Director at Lincoln Financial Distributors. Prior to these, he was Vice President and Retirement Planning Specialist at Merrill Lynch from 2002 to 2010. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' goals, values, and family priorities to develop personalized financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Benjamin enjoys spending time at the beach, boating, fishing, golf, and lake activities.

Geoffrey Brown is a financial advisor at Osaic with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as a registered sales assistant with American Premier Financial Group. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, using various tools and strategies to build portfolios across asset classes for both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Philip Caporusso is a financial advisor at OSAIC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent over two decades with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Caporusso is also co-owner and co-president of Ferrera, Destefano, & Caporusso, CPA. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary tools and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Maria Cappa is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Smithtown, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in fitness coaching through her business ownership of MJC Times 3 Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing tailored recommendation reports on income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Patrick Passaretti is a financial advisor at Osaic with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Progressive Advisory Solutions. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with PPS Advisors, Inc., offering insurance and fixed annuities, and serves as a member of Karapat Realty LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of financial advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

William Hermanek is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with local individuals and families to develop transparent financial plans. His approach focuses on building, preserving, and distributing wealth to align with clients' lifetime goals. Prior to his current role, William gained experience as a Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan from 2023 to 2024, and as a Financial Advisor at Equity Services from 2021 to 2023. Through these roles, he has developed expertise in managing client wealth and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, William has interests in beach activities, biking, movies, parenthood, and photography.

Yolene Justafort is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process to oversee its investment models.

Frank Carpentiere is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Kurdziel is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Coastal Business Marketing and has a background that includes roles in education and martial arts instruction. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party managers.

Christopher Barnes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles as Associate Wealth Management Advisor at Robert Kilroy, Northwestern Mutual from 2015 to 2016, and Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2011 to 2015. Christopher focuses on building long-term relationships with clients based on trust and transparency. He emphasizes understanding each client's unique goals, concerns, and vision for the future to develop personalized financial plans. His approach involves partnering with clients to prioritize goals, analyze risks, and continually monitor and adjust plans as life circumstances change. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys family activities, golf, and traveling.

Samantha Cala is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients throughout the financial planning process to align strategies with their financial goals and priorities. She emphasizes ongoing relationships with clients to accommodate changes in their financial situations over time. Samantha has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, initially serving as a Relationship Manager before assuming her current role in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Representative at AXA Equitable from 2017 to 2020. Outside of her professional role, Samantha engages in activities such as family gatherings, social events, Pilates, reading, running, and soccer.

James Gaughran is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 1984 and has worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. He holds a Series 63 designation. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bryan Finger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Port Jefferson, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience with prior roles at firms including Oppenheimer & Co Inc, Fisher Investments, State Farm, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Santander Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. From 2021 to 2024, he also operated an insurance agency under his name. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jerrold Silverman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through his ownership of Silverman Neu, LLP, and serves as a director and accountant at Singer & Falk CPAs PC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Jennifer Riek is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2025, following roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a commodity pool operator registered with the CFTC.

Robert Gargiulo is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of MRDRNG LLC, which manages his Ameriprise business operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Robert Mason Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel since 2012. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services with an investment approach based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Bradley Welter is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020 and previously held roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Michael Eisner is a financial professional at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Managing Director of Michael Eisner Inv, focusing on financial planning, insurance, and investment management. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using firm-approved analytical tools.

Pornnipa Pongvitayapanu is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1994 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using LPL’s research and portfolio strategies.