Claire Diele is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Peekskill, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and was previously with AXA Advisors, LLC during the same period. Additionally, she has been involved with American Dream Promotions Inc. for over four decades. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs and third-party partnerships. The firm’s approach includes assessing client risk tolerance and utilizing multiple investment vehicles, with a focus on both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Michael Carter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm offers a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, using a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

Steven Martino is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2008 and operates a CPA practice, Martino & Fisher, LLC, where he serves as managing partner providing accounting and tax services. Martino also owns a computer consulting business and acts as trustee for a family credit shelter trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management programs and access to third-party money managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Peyton Steitz is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves entrepreneurs, business owners, and affluent families across Northern New Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley. He develops long-term financial strategies tailored to clients' goals and ambitions, focusing on personalized guidance and a long-term perspective. Steitz's expertise includes assisting clients with managing financial priorities such as home purchases, college savings, elder care, and healthcare needs. He works closely with clients to define their goals and select portfolio strategies designed to achieve them, providing ongoing advice and adapting portfolios as situations change. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a High School Diploma/GED from Manatee-Sarasota and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at The Connecticut School of Broadcasting. Steitz is fluent in English and Spanish.

Thomas Nervegna is a financial advisor at Cetera with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is actively involved in Masonic organizations, serving as secretary and past master in multiple lodges. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

James Farrell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Ringwood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Axa Advisors LLC before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, delivering annual, non-discretionary written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support retirement planning, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Richard Mulligan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within the Cetera family of firms since 2019 and prior experience at Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform that supports model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Joseph Wiesenfeld is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, based in Airmont, NY, and holds 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with UBS Securities LLC and UBS PaineWebber Services Inc. since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in TRI STATE PACKERS, LLC, a company involved in dry food packaging. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offering proprietary research and model-based portfolio management.

Anthony Montagna II is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 10 years. Montagna also operates Montagna Wealth Management LLC, where he serves as branch manager and portfolio manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations, utilizing risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor its non-discretionary investment consulting.

Neal Deutsch is a CFP® with 41 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cetera and has been involved with various firms including First Allied Advisory Services and Chestnut Investment Group, which he owns. He also holds a fiduciary trustee position. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base with a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Wanda Vasse Koerner is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2006 and BNY Investment Center Inc. from 2005 to 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional advisory programs.

Ginger Montagna is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Montagna also owns Montagna Wealth Management LLC, where she serves as an independent contractor managing branch operations and client financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a large advisor network.

Eric Vogler is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Metro Exhibits. In addition to advising, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at scale with approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Andreas Pietschnig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill, JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA, and TD Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Samantha Kay is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2021. Prior to her financial services career, she held positions at New City Kosher Deli, Orange County Choppers, and RevFlo Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the head cheerleading coach at Albertus Magnus High School. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Douglas James is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2015. He is the owner and president of DMJ Planning LLC, a support company, and Group Benefit Consultants LLC, which provides non-variable insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Michael Mital is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has been involved with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC since 2014 and operates Mital Financial Services as a DBA for financial advisory work. In addition to his advisory role, he prepares and files federal and state tax returns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Noah Marshall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Chestnut Ridge, NY. He has been with Thrivent Financial since 2026 and has prior experience at Ameriprise and New York Life Insurance Company. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on various planning topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Meghan Dakan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, incorporating both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports its large network of advisors with technology and operational resources.

Carla Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tarrytown, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and concurrently serves at NationalPlanning Corporation and operates a part-time self-employment business. Outside of her advisory roles, she has experience as an instructor at Hampton Inn in Yonkers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.