Peter Manzi is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Merrill and Bank of America, having previously worked at City National Securities and City National Bank for nearly two decades. Manzi serves as a board member of The Estate Planning Council of Long Island, Inc., focusing on networking and development within the estate planning community. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Sameer Aga is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of finance, he is involved in importing fruit beverages through his ownership of Global Pathway Inc. He also plans to operate a computer parts sales and repair business under Aga Technologies. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, delivering these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Guillermo Bautista Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016. Bautista is also the sole member of Target Rock Group LLC and works as an associate for First Harbor Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, with a notable affiliation to a municipal advisor and programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Natasha Mitra is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Anthony Rutigliano is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Rutigliano Consulting, Inc., which supports his wealth management activities. LPL Enterprise serves a broad mix of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales.

Clifford Sieber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntington, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sweet Hollow Management Corporation from 2014 to 2020. Outside of financial advising, Sieber is president and sole employee of CS2 Equipment Leasing Corp, a truck leasing business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

David Jaramillo is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Indus Investments LLC, and FinDeter. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Abney is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president of EA Operating Corp, where he manages day-to-day operations and provides independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice primarily through Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Steven Cellen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group from 2012 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Cellen Financial, where he sells life, disability, and health insurance as an agent for several insurance companies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Charles Justino is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Matthew Hill is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at SII / John Hancock Financial Network for 12 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Hill manages his investment and securities business through the DBAs Client Focused Advisors and Hook Wealth Management LLC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated financial advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct portfolios that include a variety of investment vehicles.

Michael Lupia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Oakview LLC, a real estate rental investment business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lilian Madrid is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Colin Moe is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2022. He brings nearly a decade of experience in the wealth management industry, working with numerous teams to serve a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, families, and organizations with complex financial needs. Colin focuses on delivering a holistic, boutique-style experience by addressing all aspects of a client's balance sheet and coordinating with their CPA, attorneys, and other specialists. His approach incorporates personalized strategies such as tax-aware planning, alternative investment strategies, and trust and estate planning guidance. Colin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Siena University, earned in 2019, and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in professional and community organizations including the Boy Scouts of America, where he is also engaged in Venturing activities. Born and raised on Long Island, Colin currently resides in Hauppauge. Outside of his professional commitments, Colin enjoys spending time fishing on the south shore, playing golf, attending Yankees games, and engaging in quality time with friends and family.

Thomas Travers IV is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Wendy Gorman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dix Hills, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she also works as a client service coordinator at Larry Joseph and Associates LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Pauline Schwartz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, previously spending three years at Briden Chase LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Katelyn Dolan is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. She currently works at Morgan Stanley, having joined in 2023 after a 13-year tenure at Citi. Her professional credentials also include the Series 63 license. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning processes and firm-approved tools.

Donald Cross is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He has a total of 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, during which he has undertaken various positions including Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan from 2018 to 2022, Financial Advisor at Prudential Advisor's from 2015 to 2018 and earlier from 2010 to 2014, as well as Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2014. Throughout his career, Cross applies a goals-based approach to financial consulting, partnering with clients to uncover their goals, needs, and wants and aligning these with their investments. His experience spans various facets of financial advising, with a focus on simplifying complex investment decisions for his clients. Outside of his professional work, Donald Cross is interested in baseball, boating, outdoor adventures, and snowboarding.

Matthew Roache is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a member of The Miranda Wealth Management Group. He began his career in investment and financial services in 2007 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2014. His background includes retail investment operations and trading, which supports his service-oriented approach to helping clients achieve their financial objectives. Matthew's areas of focus include education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Farmingdale University and maintains several professional designations and licenses, including FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, Life Accident & Health License, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional role, Matthew enjoys golfing, hiking, spending time with his family, surfing, swimming, and playing tennis.