Gregory Petraco is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Akretep Inc., Waterview Restaurant and Caterers, and Miami University. He is also employed at Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, integrating investment research and algorithmic analysis within a structured, non-discretionary framework.

Gregory Prymaczek is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Allstate Financial Services, AXA Advisors, and Signature Bank. He also serves as an independent agent for Combined Insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, with additional services including financial planning, access to asset managers, insurance product sales, and affiliated trust custody and lending programs.

John Petrizzi is an advisor at LPL Enterprise with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC since 1983. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm typically implements investment strategies through model-driven portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party portfolio strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Zuo Jia Black is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth and retirement planning. She serves a diverse clientele with a focus on personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jia brings over 16 years of experience in financial services. After earning her bachelor's degree from Tianjin Foreign Language School in China, she began her career at Chase Bank in Queens and progressed through roles including licensed banker and Investment Specialist at Scottrade. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2015 and has worked at multiple Bank of America Financial Centers in Queens, where she was recognized as a top performing Financial Services Advisor. Jia holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Fluent in English and Mandarin, Jia is a long-time member of the Queens and Long Island Chinese community and works closely with local business owners and executives. She lives in Floral Park, Nassau County, with her husband and two children. Jia enjoys traveling internationally with her family and spending time engaged in activities such as boxing, cooking, photography, singing, and yoga.

Boris Mikhail is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and MTA LIRR for several years. He is also involved in consulting through BMY & Company, a business he has managed since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Codignotto is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Codignotto serves as an ordained minister performing marriage ceremonies, is an unpaid assistant police commissioner for Nassau County, and participates as a racehorse owner and a board member of a family foundation organizing charity events. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Timothy Maher is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously worked at Retirement Plan Consulting Group, Raymond James Financial Services, and LPL Financial. Maher is the chair of the endowment fund investment committee for The Bridges Academy in West Islip, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Theresa Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Prior to that, she was with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2014 to 2019. Since 2025, she has also been affiliated with Brooklyn College. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Mary Chan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Bank, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Chan serves as a board member of the Chinatown Health Clinic Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting community health initiatives. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Steven Sasson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. Before entering the financial sector, he held positions at Al-lectric, Multivision Digital, Sabra Law Group, and Baruch College. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, consulting, and specialized product services through affiliated entities.

Paul Van Steen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise since 2016, including time at both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Prior to that, he worked briefly at Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement-income planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kimberly Perez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2020 and has been with Morgan Stanley’s Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions since 2020 and 2021, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Luis Cabral is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, HSBC Bank USA, and KeyBank among other firms. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research-driven, diversification-based investment approaches while offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kate Tastrom is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at OSAIC, where she has been since 2017. Her prior roles include positions at National Planning Corporation, TimeCapital Investor Advisory Services Inc, and Neuberger Berman BD LLC. Outside of her advisory work, Tastrom serves as recording secretary for the Shoreham Civic Organization and is a member of the Shoreham Village Finance Committee. 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 and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party managers.

Michael Cavaliere III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Democracy Funding, LLC and CabotLodge Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and broad investment solutions.

Thomas Schilling is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. 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. Their advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, with a broad range of regulatory registrations that support derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Rodolfo Martin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a deacon at the Church of St Aidan, assisting the pastor during Mass. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party program sponsors to deliver its services, including ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Joseph Giardino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also involved with Certainty of Uncertainty LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing 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 deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Wayne Pfeiffer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including the period when the firm operated as AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in WJP Insurance Services, Inc. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s investment approach involves matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset managers and sponsored advisory programs.

Amanda Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Osaic with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and AXA Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales through Heritage Harbor Financial Associates and Highland Capital Brokerage. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across multiple programs. The firm’s investment approach centers on model‑based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with tools that support discretionary strategies and third‑party manager selection.