Louis Alfano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed part-time at Prime Performance Sports. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Sylvester Mallardi is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Rossiter Financial Group Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various tools and strategies to construct portfolios and supports transitions from prior mergers while providing access to third-party services and managed-account solutions.

John Villella is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and SilverOak Financial prior to his current role. He is also a partner at Villella Professional Services, LLC, which provides tax and bookkeeping consultation. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies across a diverse set of investment products and supports clients with multiple advisory platforms and programs.

Robert Lopes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Local 157 and Local 731. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Caleb Milsow is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Amarillo, TX, and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Boost Performance, The Occunet Company, West Texas A&M University, and the Amarillo Independent School District. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-smart withdrawal strategies and adaptive asset management.

Joshua Sydney is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at iCapital Markets LLC and Institutional Capital Network, Inc. Prior to entering financial services, he held roles at Warburg Pincus LLC, Village Physical Therapy, and Travelers Insurance Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, brokerage, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through program sponsors and third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Robert Sturges is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, following a decade at MetLife Securities. He has a referral relationship with a payroll company to provide additional services to business clients. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Matthew Hanratty is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Ashar Group, which sells life settlements through an approved third party, and acts as an agent for National Financial Network, selling Guardian Disability Insurance. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers, operating a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage services.

Alvin Enahoro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Axa Advisors, Allstar Security, Lowes, and UVA Wise. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and asset management access through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored client services.

Scott Braun is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Axa Advisors and SCSA Enterprises. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual planning focused on retirement income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income approach involves centralized research and tools, with recommendations implemented on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Tong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Commack, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Tong is involved in independent insurance brokering and owns a business that manages office operations for Tong & Tong & Associates. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and utilizes algorithmic automation alongside human oversight for its retirement planning programs.

Thomas Cammisa is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2014. He serves on the board of a nonprofit organization, the Episcopal Diocese in Melville, NY. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Irma Amador is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Webster Bank, LPL Financial, and Astoria Federal Savings. In addition to her advisory role, she is a commissioned Notary Public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research support.

Christopher Rowe is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career with Equitable Advisors in 2026. Prior to joining the firm, his work history includes roles in professional sports publications and marketing, as well as time at the University of Delaware. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered advisory and broker-dealer platform.

Michael Ballin is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years prior to joining OSAIC in 2024. Ballin is also the sole proprietor of MS Ballin Financial Strategies, an independent life and health insurance sales business established in 1983. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with portfolio construction supported by asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party solutions.

Dylan Rivera is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the New York State Division of Homeland Security and SUNY, University of Albany. 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, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Elizabeth Golden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Cheryl Seward is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and currently serves as President of Freedom Tax & Wealth Management Inc., which focuses on income tax preparation for individuals and families. Outside of financial services, she is involved with Beach Fitness, consulting on fitness matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering multiple portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Brian Hans is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2019, he worked at Arnold & Porter LLP for five years and at Winston & Strawn LLP for one year. He holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with 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 proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Mark Alber is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Alber Enterprises 1 LLC, a real estate business based in St. James, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, serving clients through both direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.