Katherine Connors is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and also operates KC Wealth Management LLC, through which she provides financial planning and investment management. Her prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, 1st Global Advisors, and Avantax Insurance Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base ranging from individuals to institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Joseph Depietro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at M&T Bank, TD Bank N.A., and TD Private Client Wealth LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Mary Coleman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial, where she has worked since 2022, following 14 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Coleman also owns a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Brian Mills is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Mills serves as an appointed member of the Riverhead Town Board of Assessment Review. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

John Yerkes is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Hauppauge, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to deliver collaborative, goal-oriented recommendations.

Salvatore Dileo is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with MassMutual Investors Services and has worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed life and long-term care insurance. MassMutual 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 seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning without investment discretion.

Cara Angelo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has held roles at multiple firms, including Avantax and KC Wealth Management LLC, where she is a partner and oversees client relationships, operations, and staff management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.

Kathleen Bresnan is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Cutchogue, NY. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team, supporting clients with a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Chad Esposito is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Inc., TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, and Scottrade, Inc. Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Jack Schiff is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, Schiff is a partner at Getzel, Schiff & Pesce CPAs, LLP, where he has been involved in tax preparation since 1987. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored income strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Deborah Kamer is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she focuses on providing goals-based wealth management to affluent families, individuals, and professionals. She joined Merrill in 1997 and has since offered customized service support to clients and internal services to the advisor team. Deborah works alongside a team of specialists to deliver tailored advice and a disciplined approach to investing. Her areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and both individual and corporate investment strategy. Before transitioning into wealth management, Deborah had a career as a CPA specializing in audit, tax, and business management in New York City. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Buffalo and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Deborah enjoys equestrian sports, going to the gym, and spending time with friends. She values cultivating long-lasting relationships through exceptional service and customized advice. Deborah is interested in connecting with clients seeking an experienced and hands-on advisor, those looking to simplify their financial life, or individuals who would benefit from her professional network.

David Mahler is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 44 years of industry experience. He worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 41 years before joining MassMutual and its affiliated firms in 2017. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations in collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Nicholas Maggi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wellington Management and Bain Capital. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools in its services.

Michael Vela is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked for over two decades at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a life and health insurance agent with various companies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party investment solutions.

Gianfranco Calio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the Town of Oyster Bay Housing Authority, ADP, SUNY Plattsburgh, and work in the restaurant business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction based on proprietary research and quantitative analysis. The firm also serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and employs algorithmic and AI-driven methods in its investment process.

Keith Mccormack is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting corporate executives and individual clients in optimizing their retirement plans and managing equity compensation, including RSUs, stock options, and concentrated stock positions. His professional approach focuses on tax-efficient planning, diversification strategies, and liquidity planning to align financial flexibility with personal goals. Keith holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University. Keith has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2008, after seven years at other insurance and wealth management firms. He is responsible for running training programs for new advisors within his office. Originally from Floral Park, Keith lives in Deer Park with his wife, son, daughter, and two dogs. His personal interests include antiquing, cooking, football, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Seth Rothman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes eight years at Merrill and roles at both JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in their investment recommendations.

Tomislav Govorcin is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 23 years. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent offering life, accident, health, dental, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Brian Vail is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2021. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. In addition to his advisor role, Vail owns and manages a support company unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and state and municipal entities. The firm offers non-discretionary, tailored advisory services and maintains a notable affiliation with public finance through its service to municipal clients and related referral arrangements.

Bessy Guevara is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds a Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Stony Brook University and Teachers Federal Credit Union. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.