James Oliver is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a prior role at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Papadoulis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at MBSC Securities Corporation for 15 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ashley Lang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2004 and is currently involved with Shaklee as a wellness industry consultant. Lang also consults in the skin care sector through Rodan + Fields. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored retirement-income recommendations.

Joseph Cardino Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Copiague, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a Primerica-related legal entity and owns a company that leases office space for Primerica operations. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Edward Oesterle is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2013, alongside a tenure at Bank of America dating back to 2011. 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.

Alejandro Cebrian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Patricia Morrissey is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill Lynch in 1998 as a legal assistant in the Office of General Counsel and transitioned to the Islip office in 2000 as a Registered Client Associate. Since 2004, she has worked as an Analyst-Investments, implementing discretionary model portfolios, reviewing client asset composition and allocation, administering equity and options trading, and managing trust and estate matters. Throughout her career, Patricia has focused on delivering personalized, high-touch service tailored to client needs. She supports clients in adapting to Merrill's technological applications, including MyMerrill and MyMerrill mobile apps. Patricia holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Patricia graduated magna cum laude from SUNY Albany with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance. Outside of work, she is active in community involvement and charitable activities, including participation in marathons and support for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Timothy Frohberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked with firms including Avantax and Equitable Advisors and served in the NYPD for ten years. Frohberg is also the author of an investment-related book on retirement planning and operates his own advisory firm, Timothy Michael Wealth Management, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various investment management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Sean Vail is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Brad Foster is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers both brokerage and investment advisory services, relying on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for asset allocation and financial planning guidance.

Steven Vitale is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services Inc from 2008 to 2020 before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of several LLCs managing rental properties. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment strategy uses proprietary forward-looking capital market models developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Timothy Grosso is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he worked at Pro Quality Home Improvements and has experience in education and retail. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing various program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Dervinder Singh is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a law practice under DERVINDER SINGH, ESQ PLLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Maria Morhous is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She has held Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at First Empire Securities, Inc. for 21 years before joining Stifel in 2019. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Daniel Liff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 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 serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Kristine Sabatino is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2012. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steve Shepherd is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tompkins Trust Company and LPL Financial. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic support within its advisory process.

Ryan Mcdermott is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has prior experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, and Janney Montgomery Scott. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due-diligence framework.

Stephanie Caen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Prior to that, she spent nine years at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Derick Pantoja is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2007, including ten years at Wells Fargo Bank and nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public in Yonkers, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.