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Salvatore A

Series 63

Melville, NY

OSAIC

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.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Philip J

Series 66

Bohemia, NY

Ameriprise

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.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Frank H

Series 63, Series 65

Stony Brook, NY

LPL Financial

Frank Heraghty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stony Brook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Astoria Federal Savings, and Ifmg Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Lawrence S

Series 63

Melville, NY

Ameriprise

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.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Leandro F

Series 66

Melville, NY

OSAIC

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.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Eric B

Series 66

Babylon, NY

Edward Jones

Eric Bencivenga is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Babylon, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of an inactive mortgage brokerage firm, Thousand Island Equities, Inc. Edward Jones serves over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of wealth management and advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Divorce financial planning Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Ronald P

Series 63, Series 65

Melville, NY

Ameriprise

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.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Peter H

Series 63

Smithtown, NY

Raymond James Financial

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.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James A

Series 66

Melville, NY

Equitable Advisors

James Anderson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at MSA Security and the US Department of State. Outside of finance, he serves as an assistant ice hockey coach for the PAL Jr Islanders. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Christopher T

Series 66

Melville, NY

Merrill

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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Jay S

Series 63, Series 65

Melville, NY

Wells Fargo Advisors

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.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Emanuel L

Series 63

Melville, NY

OSAIC

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.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ashif I

Series 63, Series 66

West Islip, NY

Merrill

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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Nicole N

Series 63, Series 66

Melville, NY

Merrill

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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Andrew C

Series 66

Hauppauge, NY

OSAIC

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.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey T

Series 63

Port Jefferson, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Vionca M

Series 63, Series 66

Melville, NY

Merrill

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.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning Family Business General retirement planning Wealth management Women's Finance Women Professionals
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Georgia L

Series 63, Series 65

Melville, NY

OSAIC

Georgia Lentzeres is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. since 2018 and previously at Sii from 2013 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with the Peter Pan Diner for over 20 years. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a variety of investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thomas F

Series 63, Series 66

Saint James, NY

OSAIC

Thomas Flanagan is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Capital Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship providing fixed annuities, disability, health, and life insurance, and he engages in motivational speaking at local churches and libraries. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a broad network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio management using a variety of investment vehicles.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Lauren M

Series 66

West Babylon, NY

UBS Financial Services

Lauren Madia is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS. 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 integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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