Thomas Figgiani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, as well as Laidlaw & Company prior to that. From 2015 to 2019, he was involved with Surfs Out. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes a broader range of regulatory registrations, supporting a range of institutional investment strategies.

Thomas Sullivan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008, previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC until 2020. Outside of advisory work, Sullivan is a political candidate for the New York State 23rd Assembly District in the 2024 election cycle. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models and investment products.

Jordan Levine is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2003. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Timothy Corcoran is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with OSAIC since 2018, following eight years at Jhfn Sii. Corcoran is also active as an insurance broker and serves as an investment advisor representative for Lighthouse Financial Network, LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services across multiple programs such as financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk assessment tools, and is notable for its large scale and complex affiliate network.

Jay Marks is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hauppauge, NY. He holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with 39 years of industry experience. Marks has worked with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1996 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1986. He is also president of JHM Financial Services Group, Inc., a firm involved in the sale of individual life, health, and group health insurance. Mass Mutual 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, structuring planning engagements as ongoing annual relationships that provide written recommendations without investment discretion.

Joshua Greenberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to this, he worked at Bank of America and Citicorp Investment Services. He serves as a board member of the Young Leadership Group at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, participating in fundraising and educational efforts. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Suzanne Walsh is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2010. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering 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.

William Simmermacher is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with LPL Financial and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and multiple institutional platforms.

Floyd Ewing Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an insurance-related business activity. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a range of advisory models through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Richard Westerberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Northeast Asset Management Inc., and Northeast Securities, Inc. Westerberg also serves as president of Westerberg Wealth Management, Inc., an S corporation through which he manages business-related expenses. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk tolerance analysis and rebalancing tools.

James Bishop is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' individual financial goals and adapt to evolving market conditions. He provides clients with access to Merrill’s investment insights as well as the banking and lending services of Bank of America. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY at Old Westbury and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is committed to working closely with clients one-on-one to develop tailored financial strategies designed to support their long-term objectives. In addition to his professional responsibilities, James is engaged in community activities and volunteers with local organizations, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Barbara Cohen is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She currently focuses on the operation of The Scheer Provenz Group and works directly with clients to personalize the service they receive. Barbara specializes in retirement planning and education, helping clients understand their options and make informed decisions regarding their financial plans. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2013, Barbara spent more than 25 years at a municipal bond company and other financial institutions as a relationship manager and registered client associate. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation from the College for Financial Planning and the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Barbara also earned an Associate's Degree in Science from the University of South Carolina. Born and raised on Long Island, Barbara and her husband, Howard, reside in Syosset. She has volunteered for over 25 years, including serving as President of Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh and as a Big Sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program for nine years. Barbara enjoys entertaining, traveling, and spending time with her two grandchildren.

Paivi Cartwright is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and conducts due diligence on alternative investments through its dedicated research center.

Scot Krempa is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sayville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Krempa is president of an online Christian retailer, serves as an elder involved in financial decisions at New Life Community Church, and acts as vice president of softball for Sayville Little League. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment products, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Heeter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC and American Portfolios Financial Services INC. Before entering the financial advisory field, he worked for five years at Baiting Hollow Golf Club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

John Surace is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 63 credential and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including AXA Advisors, Equitable Advisors, and Avantax Insurance Services. Surace is also president of S&P Associates of LI, Inc., where he offers investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad clientele including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm provides diverse portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Corey Blumenthal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 9 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and previously was with Royal Alliance Associates for seven years. Blumenthal is also involved with Alpine Capital Group NY Inc., a business he has maintained since 2012. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive operational resources.

John Cafone is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Huntington, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012, and previously at BNY Mellon Securities Corporation from 2003 to 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process is supported by centralized due diligence that combines quantitative screening, qualitative research, and forward-looking market assumptions.

Nagendra Singh is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently advising at OSAIC since 2024. Prior to this, he worked for 15 years at American Portfolios Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is an adjunct professor at NYU and is involved in tax return preparation through his management positions at Twin Forks Tax & Accounting and DK Planners LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm operates a large multi-advisor platform supporting various investment programs and retirement plan consulting.

Ahmadzia Hatami is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and also spent 19 years at Astoria Federal. He is based in Patchogue, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.