Maria Mauceli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. She has 23 years of industry experience, including 12 years at FSC Securities Corporation prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she provides tax preparation services on a limited basis. 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 offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Peter Beneke is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his primary advisory roles, he provides notary services and maintains a minimal role as a financial professional with New York Retirement Planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across diverse program structures.

Joseph Matarazzo is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at SUNY New Paltz and Repeal XVIII, and he has also been involved in financial advisory work outside the firm at Matarazzo Staiger Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Francis Girard III is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2019, following a 21-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Girard is a member of two active business ventures established in 2025. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, employing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

James Roselle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC from 2016 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Gerald Slattery is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on retirement planning and investment strategies tailored to clients' needs. Gerald entered Merrill Lynch through their financial consultant training program in 1992, bringing prior experience as a Financial Analyst with Unisys Corporation. Gerald earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from the New York Institute of Technology, graduating Magna cum Laude in 1988. He holds several professional designations, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and women and wealth. Gerald enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, boating, hiking, scuba diving, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Samuel Thorp Nichols is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, and has held previous roles at Northwestern Mutual entities. MML Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized programs including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored plans.

Jake Deacy is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Sheep Pasture Tree & Nursery Supply and completed several years of full-time education. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning across a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Kristian Reinbachs is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. Prior to that, he worked briefly at S&D Construction of LI Inc. 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. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Mark Vaimberg is a CFP® and ChFC® with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent over two decades at Investacorp Advisory Services. Vaimberg is a licensed insurance agent who sells life insurance, annuities, and group medical insurance to business owners. He also serves as executor of his mother’s estate. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Bradley Cooke is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. for nine years and has been affiliated with Montclair State University for over a decade. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Director of Investments at PPS Advisors, Inc. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing various asset-allocation tools and supporting a wide range of investment vehicles and account management options.

Thomas Gallagher III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 programs, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships.

Peter Johnston is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities for over a decade and is also president of EKA Planning Services, Inc., where he has been involved in insurance sales since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent investor and owner in energy auditing firms and is involved in multiple real estate investment ventures. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a network of over 10,000 independent advisors nationwide. It serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial arrangements.

Andrew Sirvis is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera and its related entities since 2019 and has ownership interests in multiple financial services firms, including North Fork Asset Management Inc. and A. Asset Wealth Management, Inc. He also serves as a trustee for a family trust and works as an insurance agent selling life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, planning, and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Vincenza Draper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes 15 years at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning services that incorporate various modeling techniques without offering individual security recommendations as part of the standalone planning program.

Michael Marziotto is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs in maximizing long-term efficiency in their personal and professional finances while minimizing the effects of taxes and inflation. Michael’s approach begins with a comprehensive understanding of his clients’ full financial picture, enabling him to tailor flexible wealth management strategies aligned with current market conditions. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to support his clients’ goals. Michael's expertise includes divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, managing defined benefit and contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. His team comprises professionals experienced in asset management, ERISA retirement plans, business and personal banking, and residential and commercial lending, with a focus on serving business owners and entrepreneurs. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His education includes a non-accredited certificate program from the American College for Financial Program. Michael is committed to community involvement, reflecting Merrill’s tradition, and spends time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, his personal interests include adventure sports, camping, hiking, photography, scuba diving, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Andrew Cohn is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and IJ White. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a combination of in-house programs and third-party asset managers to deliver its services.

James Milani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017, following a year at HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. Their approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide fund and strategy recommendations.

Lauren Conway serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial planners. In her role, she is responsible for hiring, training, and coaching the team to work collaboratively with clients on significant financial decisions. Lauren has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Assistant Branch Leader before assuming her current position in 2023.

Antonio Cunha is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Metlife Securities, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016 and MassMutual Investors Services since 2017. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning with the use of advanced analytical tools.