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.

Theodore Rogu is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of T&T Bedrock LLC, a real estate investment company focused on residential properties. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing tailored strategies generally without investment discretion as part of planning engagements.

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. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, ShareBuilder 401K, Capital One Financial Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Oppenheimer. He is also president of Ellipse Wealth Management LLC, a financial advisory business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a wide range of investment types.

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.

Kevin Podell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, where he provides financial planning and advisory services. He leverages the resources available to Fidelity clients to develop, execute, and refine financial plans tailored to client goals. He has experience as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity since 2023 and previously worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2023. Kevin holds a California Insurance License and is a Certified Financial Planner™. Kevin focuses on building lasting relationships by understanding the priorities of his clients to help them make informed financial decisions and plan for their futures.

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.

Alexandra Bartonik is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partial owner of a rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

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.

Jenna Adams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental property in Massapequa, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Vionca Murray Saxon is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to understand their individual financial goals and develop personalized strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. Her approach includes providing guidance on investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, she facilitates access to Bank of America specialists in areas such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Vionca specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment financial matters. Vionca holds a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ohio University. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Drawing on her passion for helping clients manage complex financial priorities, she partners with individuals to define their goals and select portfolio strategies designed to achieve those goals. Vionca provides ongoing advice and adjusts strategies as clients' situations evolve. Outside of her professional work, Vionca has personal interests that include basketball, cooking, dancing, golfing, music, running, and spending time with her family.