Christopher Castellano is a CFP® professional with 14 years at Wealthspire Advisors and five years of industry experience. He is based in Melville, NY, and has spent his career with Wealthspire Advisors since 2012. Wealthspire Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets and serving nearly 9,700 clients. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and other advisory services to individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations, employing an institutional-style asset allocation framework overseen by an investment committee.

Matthew Newfield is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Melville, NY. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he has worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kevin Cohen is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Citigroup since 2019, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains significant institutional capabilities, including in-house research and unique market roles.

Matthew Pascale is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and State Farm Insurance Company. Outside of his advisor role, he is the owner of Nxt Lvl Ventures LLC, a non-investment related business. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s model emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with access to proprietary research and diverse investment vehicles.

Pauline Healy is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Melville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2018 and has simultaneous roles with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a trustee on the Queens Library Board of Trustees. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored solutions through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Kogan is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Chelsea Financial Services and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Mkny Business Solutions, Inc., an independent business activity since 2017. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and incorporates third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Shihhua Wang is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Wang has been with Citigroup since 2013. Outside of the financial industry, Wang is involved in travel and leisure consulting, including roles as a travel agent and independent consultant specializing in travel, fine dining, and leisure activities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Thomas Wolf is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 49 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2010. His prior experience includes roles at Great American Advisors, EBP of Long Island, and Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance. Wolf also operates a side business as a sole proprietor involved in the sale and servicing of fixed annuities and life insurance. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house investment management team that constructs strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

John Harmatuk is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 and Series 63 licenses, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya in 2024, he worked at Decisional Wealth Advisors LLC and Pinnacle Investments, LLC, among other firms. Outside of advising, he co-founded a tax preparation business and works as a captive sales agent for Medicare Advantage plans, as well as an independent insurance agent marketing life and health insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors and high-net-worth individuals, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting. The firm provides advice primarily through non-discretionary program structures and operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Ronald Dragotta is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he specializes in retirement benefit consulting and personalized wealth management strategies. With over 27 years of industry experience, he adopts a goals-based approach to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives by utilizing professional asset managers and investment platforms. Ronald focuses on Merrill's 401(k) Retirement Plan platform and provides services to local communities and organizations. He works closely with a team within his office and leverages the resources of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to deliver active and dedicated service. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategy. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hofstra University and professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of work, Ronald spends time with his wife Linda, an elementary school teacher, and their two daughters, Catherine and Caroline. They enjoy outdoor activities such as running, hiking, and kayaking on the Long Island Sound. Ronald is also involved in volunteering with community organizations.

Steven Paoletti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo affiliates since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the Trust for Mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader array of financial products than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Qidi Yang is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies. Yang focuses on a range of client needs including corporate benefits, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Yang follows Merrill's tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Personal interests include badminton, camping, cooking, fishing, scuba diving, spending time with family, and volleyball. Yang holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Baruch College. Proficiency in English, Chinese, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese) enables effective communication with a diverse client base.

John Zeumer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Bryan Trugman is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. He is also the managing partner of Attitude Financial Advisors, Inc. and serves as a condo board member in Long Beach, NY. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions tailored to client objectives.

James Copeland is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and J.P. Morgan Securities. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vincent Mirabelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment models and offers a range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Stasie Jones is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, Jones worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2019 to 2024. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kurt Abitz is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Huntington Station, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Fidelity Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, and AXA Advisors. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive alternative investments program.

John Horner is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 35 years of experience in the securities, investment management, and banking industries, with a background that includes extensive executive and relationship management roles both domestically and internationally. His expertise encompasses corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, as well as sports and entertainment and retirement income planning. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service with a focus on International Economics from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in both Spanish and English. In addition to his professional responsibilities, John serves his community as Commissioner of the New Canaan Fire Department and participates in various organizations such as the New Canaan Fire Company No. 1, Trout Unlimited, and the National Sporting Clays Association. He is also involved with the Darien Chamber of Commerce and the Fairfield County Fish & Game Protective Association. Outside of his professional and community commitments, John has personal interests in baseball, fishing, golfing, hunting, soccer, and traveling.

Daniel Vega Jr. is a CFP® professional at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Equitable Advisors, Barnum Financial Group, and Merrill. He is involved with Policy Genius as a general agency for final expense insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.