Samantha Clark is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and having 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Guardian Life from 2001 to 2019 before joining Mass Mutual in 2019. Clark serves as a board member for the American Heart Association. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, software-supported approaches to deliver written recommendations tailored to client goals.

James Verdi is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at LPL Financial, joining in 2025 after 16 years with American Portfolios and a year at OSAIC. Outside of advising, he is a business owner of E & S Payroll Services and holds a notary commission in New York. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Matthew Sandler is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at TIAA-CREF and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions, and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Vincent Serro is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2013, he worked at Stifel and Ryan Beck & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he assists part-time with a family business that sells pasta sauce at fairs and festivals. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and offers capabilities in derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Timothy Mirocco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co, and The Ohio State University. Mirocco also operates as a sole proprietor agent specializing in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and comprehensive investment options.

Thomas Clifford III is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2013. Clifford is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, with access to third-party money managers and multiple program structures to accommodate various client needs.

Mark Filiberto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has been affiliated with Suffolk Federal Credit Union since 2013. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms with a broad range of investment strategies and operational support tools.

Peter Donahue is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Smithtown, NY. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and State Farm. Outside of finance, he has worked in the brewing industry with Great South Bay Brewery. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria, supported by affiliates that provide implementation and portfolio services.

Brett Heyder is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory career, he was involved in local youth soccer programs from 2014 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Robert Francis Jr. is a ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Mass Mutual, Metlife Securities, and multiple Ameriprise entities. He is also involved in independent insurance brokering and manages his financial advisory practice through an advisor-owned entity, Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC. 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 recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eric Flowers is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bohemia, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities from 2005 to 2017 and has been with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Anthony Barone is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advisory work, he owns a corporation providing financial services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that delivers personalized planning and ongoing advice focused on retirement income strategies, using a centralized team and proprietary research tools.

Brendan Shepherd is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process that combines quantitative and qualitative research.

Katherine Connors is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held roles at firms including Avantax and 1st Global Advisors and operates KC Wealth Management LLC, through which she provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and allows advisors to implement model portfolios or bespoke strategies across multiple program structures.

Joseph Depietro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, having worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, TD Bank, and Dinosaur Financial Group. His career also includes roles at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and Halliday Financial LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Mary Coleman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and previously spent 14 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Coleman operates Coleman Wealth Advisors, Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, with support from proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Brian Mills is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including the period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Mills serves as an appointed member of the Riverhead Town Board of Assessment Review. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs primarily through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models and does not sponsor its own wrap fee program.

Matthew Kelley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 12 years before joining Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

John Yerkes is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Hauppauge, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to deliver collaborative, goal-oriented recommendations.

Salvatore Dileo is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with MassMutual Investors Services and has worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed life and long-term care insurance. 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-based planning without investment discretion.