Ashley Vaccaro is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been part of The Russo Rosenstein Group since 2014. She assists high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across more than 20 states, including senior-level corporate executives, private business owners, entrepreneurs, law firm partners, and multiple generations of families. Ashley is actively engaged in the early planning stages of client relationships and leads client meetings, coordinates with specialists, and manages seminars and webinars to support client needs. Ashley holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Master's degree from Molloy College and Molloy University, respectively. Ashley is also a member of the Molloy University Alumni Association. In addition to her professional work, Ashley participates in local fundraising walks and runs, mentors college students interested in the financial industry, and has hosted virtual events to support foster children through the Long Island Women's Exchange. A former high school and college lacrosse and volleyball player, she is beginning to play golf. Ashley enjoys activities such as cooking, music, painting, photography, reading, running, spending time with family, traveling, and writing.

Stephen Parmiter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and also works with the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through a structured process using firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through corporate agreements.

Diane Pedrosa Sciacca is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, she worked at HSBC Bank USA and its affiliates from 2007 to 2020. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Madison Matthews is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. Madison holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Outside of financial services, Madison is involved as a home health aide on weekends with Quality Health Care. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Steven Ward is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked since 1986, totaling 37 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally assists with a family-owned photography business. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Thomas Mcguire is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education within the Longwood Central and Bayport-Blue Point School Districts, as well as involvement in travel baseball through BBP Travel Baseball. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Matthew Gold is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2000 after graduating with a bachelor's degree in Statistics from the University of Michigan. He started at Lebenthal, a New York municipal bond firm, and joined the Garden City office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in March 2006 following the firm's acquisition of Advest. Matthew holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, awarded in October 2010, and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification. He assists clients in determining long-term financial goals and implements wealth management strategies tailored to their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment objectives. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he builds and manages personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He collaborates with specialists in trust and estate planning, retirement planning, wealth accumulation, and wealth preservation to develop comprehensive solutions. Matthew lives in Syosset, NY with his wife and children. He is involved in his community as an assistant coach for the Syosset Basketball Association. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, boating, football, golfing, music, skiing, softball, spending time with family, traveling, and volleyball.

Tiffany Diaz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citibank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Thomas Moore is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at HSBC and over nine years at Wells Fargo Bank before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021. He serves as a representative of the Town Meetings in Darien, Connecticut, contributing to local civic activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Louis Addesso is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He is also co-owner of AFC Planning Group, a business involved in fixed insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Aaron Silberman is a CFP® professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Garden City, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Paige Doukas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked in investment banking at Stifel and completed her education at the University of South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, relying on model-based outcomes rather than individual security recommendations.

Clinton Cameron is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, and SunTrust in various advisory roles. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering services through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a wide range of financial products via its integrated platform.

Robert Spina Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

John Bellontine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by various model portfolios and research.

Jonathan Ostrow is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He worked at RBC Capital Markets for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies to support its financial advisory services.

Michael Bausk is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue long-term goals by educating them about their finances and investment options. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. Michael brings a broad range of experience to his role, including an eight-year career in real estate, where he assisted clients with one of their most significant financial investments—their homes. He is a second-generation financial advisor who learned the importance of listening closely to clients’ goals and needs from his father. Michael holds bachelor's degrees from both Yeshiva University, where he studied political science, and Brandeis University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Michael is actively involved in his local community. He participates in the Young Israel of Woodmere synagogue and has coached high school basketball for over 20 years. He is also a father of four children and enjoys baseball, basketball, cooking, golfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Damien Garcia is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with both Merrill and Bank of America since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as an art instructor, teaching ceramics classes. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Bradley Schatz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2014 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Stephen Murphy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021, as well as Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2010. Outside of finance, he has ownership in The Murph's Famous, LLC, a non-alcoholic drink mixture company. 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 and integrates advisory recommendations with various financial products and referral channels.