Larson Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co, and has also been affiliated with Dartmouth College. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gina Ayasse is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for eight years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Matthew Mandell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Mandell serves on the Board of Directors for Appliance World. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Catucci is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017, following a long tenure at MetLife Securities Inc. He also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, property, and casualty insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations tailored to clients' goals.

Salvatore Aprile is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors Inc. from 2001 to 2018 and has been with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of an accounting and tax preparation firm and operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance broker. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines integrated brokerage and advisory services with multiple investment platforms, employing tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Philip Johann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked for American Portfolios Financial for ten years before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering personalized, non-discretionary advice supported by algorithmic automation and a centralized consulting team.

Frank Heraghty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stony Brook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bethpage Federal Credit Union since 2019, LPL Financial since 2008, and Astoria Federal Savings and Ifmg Securities from 2006 to 2019. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Lawrence Schimel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainview, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Leandro Fenster is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with firms including Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Financial Advisors. Fenster is also president of Ellipse Wealth Management LLC, a financial advisory business. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios featuring a variety of investment types, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Eric Bencivenga is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 12 years. Outside of advising, he is president of an inactive mortgage brokerage firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of advisors and utilizes various investment strategies and technology tools to support client accounts.

Ronald Prendamano is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Peter Halliwell is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 32 years and has operated his own advisory business since 2004. Additionally, he serves as an independent contractor financial advisor at Hendel Wealth Management Group. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

James Anderson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at MSA Security and has experience with the US Department of State and Madison Square Garden Company. He also serves as an assistant ice hockey coach for the PAL Jr Islanders. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm employs a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Christopher Taylor is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase from 2023 to 2025 and Capital One from 2008 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Information Officer on the board of the Bethpage Baseball Association and owns TX4 Enterprises LLC, an e-commerce business. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jay Szerencsy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2014, including a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools.

Emanuel Lord is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Melville, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2018, he worked at Signator Investors Inc and John Hancock Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an insurance broker specializing in life, annuities, long-term care, disability, health, and group benefits. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Ashif Iqbal is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, The Vanguard Group, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicole Nunag is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Citibank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Securities Inc. She serves as a board member of the charitable organization Carnegie Hill Neighbors. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Cameron is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Royal Alliance. Outside of his advising role, Cameron has been a business teacher in the South Country Central School District since 1998 and serves as an assistant swim coach for the Sayville swim team. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Jeffrey Thiele is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney assisting his mother. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.