Petar Jordan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Merrick, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a nonprofit Board of Directors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Evan Branfman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Long Island Explorium and is Treasurer of the organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-focused planning and recommendations driven by proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Kenneth Spielman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he is part owner of Atlantic Cove Marina and is involved in related holding companies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Jappell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026 and previously spent 14 years at J.P. Morgan Securities and 16 years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with a focus on tailored recommendations across various complex planning areas.

Christopher Nicolosi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Melville, NY, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. He has 35 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Oppenheimer, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Fidelity, and BNY Mellon Securities Corporation. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joanne Bennett is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Patchogue, NY. Outside of her advisory role, Bennett is involved with the Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, where she serves as 2nd Vice President and is a member of the board of directors, and she participates in educational seminars at Patchogue-Medford High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Richard Mazur is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Mazur participates in a faith-based men's group focused on family and community support. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Mark Calaci is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Lincoln Financial Securities, TIAA-CREF, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Mark is currently based in Sayville, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Howard Weinstein is a ChFC® with 41 years of industry experience and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is located in Melville, NY. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance activities with Oxford Health and acts as power of attorney for his spouse, Kathleen Sullivan. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

David Molter is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a DJ, dedicating 5-10 hours per month to this activity. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to build portfolios using stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Griffin Faherty is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and is currently also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. Prior to his advisory roles, he was at Villanova University for four years. 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 across a range of client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chrissy Pecora is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and previously at Aon and The Law Offices of Michael Borrelli. Outside of finance, Pecora is involved with Villa Maria Pizza, a restaurant business where she manages social media. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anthony Mendoza is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Flagstar Bank, Big Think Capital, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Northwestern Mutual. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering bundled advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory guidance with access to affiliated discretionary managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios with strategic allocation and alternative investment options.

Matthew Nuccio is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in non-investment-related real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive withdrawal advice through a centralized consulting team and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

George Lorenz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Merrill. He is also involved in life and disability insurance sales through several related business activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Paul Barbarino is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Li May Bystricky is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Bank of America. She joined Merrill in 2025. 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 institutional accounts.

Renee Pun is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill, UBS Securities LLC, and other firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Michael Greene is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Russell Dunn is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of Dunn & Co. CPA's PA, a tax preparation firm, and is involved in teaching CPA review courses. He also serves as a board member of the Masthead Cove Yacht Club, a nonprofit organization focused on sailing activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers across multiple program structures.