Steven Labiner is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors since 2002. Prior to this, he was associated with Axa Advisors, LLC, and has operated as a self-employed advisor since 1990. He is also a board member of the Huntington Bike Club, a nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions primarily through program sponsors and third-party managers.

Richard Nicholas is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, previously working at AXA Advisors during the same period. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-trustee of family trusts and is involved with M&R Real Estate Group under the Equinox Financial Partners Ashar Group. 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 a range of third-party asset managers and LPL programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to meet diverse client needs.

Joseph Barone is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2014, following prior roles at Primerica Financial Services and LANCO. Outside of advising, Barone owns and operates a personal income tax preparation service and is an author. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm delivers advisory services through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custody services.

Josue Castro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Kessler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business transitions and special-needs analysis. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and tools, with services offered on a discrete engagement basis.

Cathy Argentieri is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and integrates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Scott Posner is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. He serves as president and chairman of the board of the St. James Chamber of Commerce, where he facilitates and arranges meetings and oversees chamber activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at PHX Financial, Inc. and is involved in personal training through Gatsby Brothers LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management via 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 client goals and risk tolerance.

Steven Higgins is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Rockline Wealth Management LLC, and Ameriprise Financial. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Umbertos Family Pizzeria. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, supported by centralized custody and due diligence from its affiliated investment management and research teams.

Brandon De Ramo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and related entities since 2022 and previously held positions at TD Ameritrade and Morgan Stanley. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 management solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jason Tejero is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2010 and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model‑delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high‑net‑worth clients. The firm curates third‑party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Robert Lyons is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance from 2017 and National Planning Corporation from 2003 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Lyons is a partner in an apple orchard business, Southern Tier Apples LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jonathan Tong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Commack, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and also works part-time as a golf instructor at Sunken Meadow State Park. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing customized recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through a large institutional platform serving a broad client base.

Kevin Lazar is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2026 and has prior experience at Ben's Furniture Co. and Salve Regina University. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked in various other industries, including retail and parking systems. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by 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 a broker-dealer and utilizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Miguel Rodriguez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, offering both advisory and brokerage services.

Paul Casavecchia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Raymond James Financial Services and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor and power of attorney for his deceased father's estate. 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 third-party managers and LPL programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Daniel Lambert is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 developed by internal and third-party teams.

Michael T. Rooney, CRPC™, serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1998, he has dedicated his career to assisting high-net-worth individuals and their families by developing financial strategies aimed at achieving both short- and long-term goals. His client focus encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and investment strategy for individuals and corporations. With over 30 years in the financial services industry, Michael employs a consultative approach centered on connecting all aspects of his clients' financial lives to prioritize and pursue their most important goals. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Scranton and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Michael resides in Dix Hills, NY with his wife Katrina and their three daughters, Kaitlin, Amanda, and Jessica. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys golfing, music, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Aaron Schenkman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2005 and is also associated with Robbins, Greene, Horowitz, Lester & Co. Additionally, he is employed by Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves a large client base with a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a major institutional provider.

Sean Carey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Ernst and Young from 2017 to 2020 and attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 2013 to 2017. Carey is involved in bookkeeping through JB Greco & Associates in addition to his advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.