Harlan Fischer is a ChFC® and holds a Series 63 license, with 51 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cetera and has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and Branch Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory roles, Fischer serves as chairman of the Village Planning Board in Harbor, NY, and is an appointed board member of the Suffolk County Citizens Advisory Board for the Arts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through various program structures and custodial relationships.

Kilian Loeb is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2019, following an eight-year tenure at First Empire Securities, Inc. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which employs forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Brandon Liff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2021. Prior to this, he was employed at View and Luigi's. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Julia Weitz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was involved in creative and production ventures, including Julia Jewel Productions LLC and Bertoni Weitz Productions LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market-based modeling.

Christopher Baldi is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He is also the owner of Christopher Baldi CPA MST, providing tax compliance, bookkeeping, and tax advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Scott Standel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Jason Harris is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Wealth, Inc., having joined in 2024, and previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for eight years. He serves as treasurer and board member for the nonprofit Hero Spirit Project. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Ryan Forrester is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Teachers Federal Credit Union, and Equity Settlement Services Inc. He has also worked outside financial services in roles at St. Joseph's College, Giunta's Meat Farms, LA Fitness, Suffolk County Community College, and Blink Fitness. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Michael Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools, supports wrap-fee advisory programs, and maintains a municipal advisor affiliation to assist with public finance.

Joseph Barone is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2014, following prior roles at Primerica Financial Services and LANCO. Outside of advising, Barone owns and operates a personal income tax preparation service and is an author. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm delivers advisory services through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custody services.

Josue Castro is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Castro also has a background that includes a position at Suffolk Community College. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

James Kessler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner of a rental property in Hilton Head, SC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically discrete and adaptable to client needs.

Cathy Argentieri is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at HSBC Securities and BNY Mellon Securities Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and broader derivatives capabilities.

Scott Posner is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. He serves as president and chairman of the board of the St. James Chamber of Commerce, where he facilitates and arranges meetings and oversees chamber activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brandon De Ramo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and related entities since 2022 and previously held positions at TD Ameritrade and Morgan Stanley. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Eric Stubbs is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2016, with prior experience at J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the doctoral dissertation committee at the University of Iceland, is treasurer on the board of a condominium association, and assists exonerees through the New England Innocence Project by providing financial education. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jason Tejero is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2010 and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model‑delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high‑net‑worth clients. The firm curates third‑party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Robert Lyons is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Royal Alliance, National Planning Corporation, and Nathan & Lewis Securities. Outside of advising, he is a partner in an apple orchard business, Southern Tier Apples LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Jonathan Tong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Commack, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and also works part-time as a golf instructor at Sunken Meadow State Park. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing customized recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through a large institutional platform serving a broad client base.

Miguel Rodriguez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Islip, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening, qualitative research, and forward-looking capital market assumptions, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies that may incorporate an ESG framework.