Adam Wood is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a background as an estate planning attorney, Adam spent nearly a decade running his own law firm, gaining insight into how accomplished individuals approach wealth, succession planning, and legacy decisions. Since joining Merrill in 2019, he has transitioned into a financial advisory role focused on providing comprehensive wealth planning to affluent entrepreneurs, business founders, and executives. Adam combines his legal knowledge with the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to help clients streamline their advisory relationships and understand the importance of structuring wealth to achieve financial, business, philanthropic, and intergenerational goals. He is attentive to client needs during challenging life transitions and encourages open communication to alleviate emotional burdens that can impact financial decision-making. He holds a Juris Doctorate from The Touro College Jacob Fuchsberg Law Center and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Scranton, where he played lacrosse. Adam prioritizes fitness and nutrition and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the United Veterans Beacon House. He and his wife, Allyson, reside in Kings Park, New York with their three children.

Damon Marra is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and LPL Financial. He is also a co-owner of Retirement Plan Consulting Group LLC, where he is actively involved in retirement plan consulting. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

James Griffin Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Arena Hub Inc. and Markens 23 LTD. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily provides investment consulting and advisory services to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kristine Moraitis is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked with the American Cancer Society and True North Community Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, 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 and provides access to multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Daniel Crowe is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, employing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Brendan Husch is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has six years of involvement with Royal Health and Racquet Club. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Gippetti is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Smithtown, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and has also been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services, focusing on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Anthony Del Prete is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Kovack Advisors and TD Tax & Financial Solutions. He is the owner of Legacy Tax Specialist, Inc., where he prepares and advises clients on their taxes. Mass Mutual Investors Services provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, wrap programs, money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as collaborative, annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Anthony Barone is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brookhaven, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Barone is also involved in investment-related business activities through two entities he leads, Personal Power Development, Inc. and Anthony Barone Marketing, Inc., both established for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure while managing potential conflicts through oversight and disclosure.

Thomas Kolakowski is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Huntington, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Aflac. Outside of advising, he was involved with BWD Sports & Entertainment LLC for nearly two decades. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Christina Barbante is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, and Capital One Investing. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Personalized Wealth Management, LLC, providing financial planning services, and writes life insurance and annuity policies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by research and technology tools and serves more than 22,800 advisors nationwide.

William Hytner is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently associated with OSAIC. His prior work includes positions at Royal Alliance and National Planning Corporation. He owns Wealth Preservation Group, providing services in financial, estate, and investment planning. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Scott Pluschau is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. His background includes a brief tenure at NYRR Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brian Jacobs is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stony Brook, NY, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including 26 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. before continuing with Ameriprise since 2020. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering detailed, tax-smart income strategies through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive withdrawal advice, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

James Forbes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and concurrently works with STOP & SHOP for 29 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, delivering advisory services through a large network of advisors. The firm relies on model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers various portfolio approaches, including those investing in cryptocurrency ETFs.

Jeffrey Nagel is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Albrecht Viggiano Zureck & Co. He serves as a board member of the Bellport Country Club and the Patchogue YMCA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide independent advisor network serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Lauren Bellizzi is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Holbrook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and Whaler's. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Kevin Vasilik is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and having 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Vasilik is President and CEO of Wayfinder Wealth Management, a business involved in supporting his Raymond James activities and other business functions. 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical modeling tools and supports various advisory programs, with additional capabilities in municipal and public finance.

James Quinlivan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a diverse work history including roles at Troy Enterprises, Smile Logistics, and Pets Warehouse. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Robert Dunn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. James, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He worked at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC from 2002 to 2008 before joining UBS Financial Services, where he has been since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and capital market models to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.