Ira Friedman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2017. 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, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Louis Ardito is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017 and was previously with Merrill from 2009 to 2017. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Val Franklin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market-based modeling.

Deborah Minch is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in New York, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

George Kreuscher is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, while delivering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

James Cook is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. and various real estate and insurance firms. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services through a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm integrates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the larger J.P. Morgan financial organization.

Stephen Murray is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an executor for a personal estate and works as a golf caddy on weekends. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Graziella Ruffo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1995 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services 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 uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Bryan Durso is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southampton, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies and a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored recommendations.

Frank Marinace is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Miller is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Miller works as a kayak and stand-up paddleboarding instructor for the L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative investments. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and a range of capital markets services.

Jesse Alfano St John is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC for two years. Outside of finance, he has held roles in the hospitality and service industries, including positions at Dockers Waterside Marina and Restaurant and GoldCoast Valet. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investments.

Cassandra Gibson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at the P. Kevin Fischer Agency Inc. and Geico. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Joseph Jamison is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, RBC Capital Markets, and Morgan Stanley’s Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Gregory Mallgraf is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill's Southampton, New York office. He has been in the financial services industry for 24 years and has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2008. In his current role, Greg provides personalized investment management strategies focused on legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income, working closely with individuals and families to understand their goals. Greg holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Florida. He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification in November 2015 and obtained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation in November 2017. Throughout his career at Merrill, Greg has held various leadership positions and serves as Wealth Management Advisor with the Martorana-Mallgraf Group. He resides in Northport, New York, with his wife and three daughters. Greg supports community involvement and participates in local volunteer activities.

Laura Fennell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, she was affiliated with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1988. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive advisory services.

Kevin Yanza 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 Merrill since 2022. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry, working at Cebollines Grill and Off Key Tiki. 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.

Catherine Turk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a rental property on a part-time basis. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions.

Corinne Heaney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. She worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Roger Matloff is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1994 and is also affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of advising, he is the author of a book on nonprofit finance titled *Nonprofit Investment and Development: A Complete Guide to Finance and Economic*. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.