Thomas Schwartz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, during which he has developed expertise in partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and creating customized financial plans to meet their unique needs. Prior to his current position, Thomas served as Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2026, Branch Manager at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2021, and Financial Consultant - Branch Manager at Scottrade from 2006 to 2018. Outside of his professional work, Thomas enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, fitness, parenthood, and traveling.

Stephen Lawless is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Frank Mezzanotte Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 13 years before joining Cetera in 2025. He is also the owner of FDM Equities, engaged in personal trading activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment options.

Anthony Solomita is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with local individuals and families to develop transparent financial plans aimed at building, preserving, and distributing wealth to meet their lifetime goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through roles from Financial Representative to his current position. His professional experience includes serving as a Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2020, an Investment Consultant from 2015 to 2017, and a Financial Representative from 2013 to 2015 at Fidelity Investments. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at Citibank from 2007 to 2013.

Robert Mastrosimone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and employs advanced modeling techniques as part of its planning services.

Joseph Rivello is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held positions at Edward Jones, Bank of America, Merrill, and Prospect Financial Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Learn With All, Inc. in a prior capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Breunig is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center, Inc. for extended periods before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by extensive resources and a large network of advisors.

Kwayne Estrim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 7 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley, Equitable Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and Primerica. Estrim has also been employed by Queens College, Queensborough Community College, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brandon Marohn is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Round Rock Honda, Publimax Printing, Bloomberg LP, and Robert Half. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and securities-backed lending programs.

Jake Cabble is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in wealth management, retirement planning, investment management, and financial planning for individuals, families, and business owners. Jake works closely with clients to simplify their financial lives by creating personalized strategies focused on growing, protecting, and transferring wealth. His areas of focus include retirement planning and income strategies, investment and portfolio management, IRA and 401(k) rollovers, wealth preservation and risk management, estate and legacy planning strategies, and ongoing financial planning and reviews. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from St Joseph's University and holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jake emphasizes understanding each client's full financial picture—including income, investments, retirement goals, risk tolerance, and legacy objectives—to design customized portfolios and long-term strategies that emphasize asset allocation, diversification, tax-efficient investing, and risk management. He also works with a full-service wealth management team and connects clients with trusted specialists, including CPAs, estate planning attorneys, and private banking professionals, to ensure all aspects of financial life are aligned. Outside of his professional work, Jake is involved with the American Cancer Society. His personal interests include antiquing, golfing, interior decorating, music, reading, spending time with family, tennis, and yoga.

Daniel Begley is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. since 1998 and has been with Strategic Advisors Inc. since 2004. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and is notable for its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research.

Jennifer McDonald is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2020 and previously held roles at Alphadyne Asset Management LP and The Financial Gym, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Edward Vrona Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is the managing member of Vrona & Van Schuyler CPA's, a CPA firm, and serves as a trustee for the Sylvan Family Foundation, a charitable organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients through a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managed-account solutions to construct portfolios across various investment types.

Samson Akinyooye is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, where he has worked since 2015. He has 11 years of industry experience, including five years at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director at Mericel Academy, Inc., a school where he manages financial statements and cash flow. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a risk-based approach to match clients with appropriate advisory models and offers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Adrian Ozarchievici is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously spent one year at HSBC Bank USA N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Apryl Redwood is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and has been with Merrill since 2009. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and U.S. Trust Company. 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.

Michael Murphy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including American Portfolios Advisors, Cetera Advisors, and Investors Capital Corp. Murphy is a partner at Murphy Mullick Capital Management and is involved in several financial services activities, including ownership and advisory roles at multiple related entities. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios.

Michael Shanahan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, LLC and Broadridge Financial Solutions. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and offers a unique advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Michael Kaplan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Mony Securities Corporation and Axa Advisors, LLC. He is a 22% partner of Equinox Financial Partners LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Mark Greco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s market estimates.