Lauren Parente is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved processes in its advisory services.

Joshua Marino is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2023 and previously spent seven years at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kate Tastrom is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Mt Sinai, NY, holding the CFP® designation with 18 years of industry experience. She worked at National Planning Corporation from 2015 to 2017 before joining Osaic in 2017. Tastrom is a partner in Santini & Tastrom LLC and serves as recording secretary for the Shoreham Civic Organization, as well as a member of the Shoreham Village Finance Committee. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients through a broad network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm combines brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, efficient-frontier analysis, and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes tailored to client needs.

Tina Morgan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked in research and healthcare-related roles before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Whalter Ponce is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup/Citibank and Citigroup Global Markets for nine years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2024. 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 an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Timothy Bourke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Preston Schoenfeld is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning arrangements.

Michael Lagnese is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over seven years of experience in providing financial guidance to clients. He and his team employ a Goals-Based Wealth Management approach that places client priorities at the center of the wealth planning process. Leveraging the global resources of Merrill Lynch, Michael assists clients in identifying and prioritizing key financial objectives such as college education funding, retirement income planning, health care cost coverage, and family wealth preservation. Michael’s expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including personal retirement planning, portfolio management, employee and corporate benefits, as well as strategies tailored for small business owners and the LGBT community. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed his high school education at Hicksville High School, followed by an Associate's Degree from Nassau Community College. In addition to his professional activities, Michael is involved with the community organization Long Island Cares. His personal interests include biking, chess, cooking, golfing, and yoga.

Thomas Sconzo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including ten years with Cuna Brokerage Services and CUNA Mutual Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a part-time Mixed Martial Arts referee. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Lisa Sciuto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jorge Torres is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Giorgio Armani for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

David Willmott III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Joseph Stone Capital. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions in various organizations including Skate Safe America and Parks and Recreation of Southampton. 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 advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Jessica Baker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Copper Beach Builders, Stage Door School of Dance, Baker Septic Installations Inc, and involvement with The Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated capabilities, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Yong Kim is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Paul Tuttle is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial, having joined in 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2017 to 2022 and Munistat Services, Inc from 2015 to 2017. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive goal-based analyses across various financial topics without managing client portfolios directly.

Robert Ward is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Riverhead. He has been a financial advisor since 1990 and joined Merrill in 2015. In 2018, he was promoted to Resident Director. He and his team serve business owners, entrepreneurs, and affluent individuals by developing tailored wealth management strategies to address both professional and personal financial goals. Robert's expertise includes managing corporate 401K plans, nonprofit endowments, and foundations. He holds several professional designations such as Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Comsewogue High School and an Associate's Degree from Suffolk County Community College. Committed to his community, Robert serves on the boards of East End Arts in Riverhead and the Riverhead Rotary. He supports organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, Junior Achievement, and the United Way. He has received the Presidential Volunteer Award from the White House in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and was recognized by Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2011 as Man of the Year. Robert lives in Manorville with his wife and two children; his personal interests include boating, golf, skiing, mountain biking, and photography.

Azhar Shah is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and also has a long tenure at Webster Bank starting in 2005. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Nicholas Galletta is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2012 and at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2012 to 2024. Galletta serves as a board member of the Twin Forks Networking Group, a nonprofit organization in Manorville, NY. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by a platform that integrates adviser programs with active financial product sales.

Jane Ringel is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Eugene Christensen is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including 22 years at Merrill and 15 years at Bank of America, N.A. In addition to his advisory work, he owns a seasonal rental property in Beckett, Massachusetts. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.