Nicholas Aponte is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2021 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside the financial industry, he has been a professional athlete for the Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations and combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Lucia Ciraolo is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2020. She leads the Plainview team, focusing on inspiring and supporting associates to deliver planning and guidance to clients. Lucia has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2011, including Assistant Branch Leader, Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial from 2008 to 2011. Throughout her career, Lucia has partnered with families and individuals to create financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals, building loyal and trusted relationships. She has leveraged her knowledge and passion for planning to provide retirement and investment guidance. Outside of her professional work, Lucia enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, family activities, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

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.

George Frenzel III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Raquel Pazmino Coff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, and their affiliated entities prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jacqueline Motta is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

David Israel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. His prior experience includes over 30 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

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.

Michael Mcdonagh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2011. He is also the sole owner of Michael Mcdonagh Lighthouse Advisors Inc. and serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with clients able to choose how to implement recommendations through brokerage or advisory programs.

Douglas Marshall is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. His outside activities include serving as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust in Boynton Beach, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market data to support its financial planning process.

Kevin Peters is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at AXA Advisors and MONY Securities Corporation. Peters is a 22% owner of Equinox Financial Partners. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of advisers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Adam Tibbetts is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2014 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Amanda O'Neal is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Suffolk Cheerleading Officials Association and is a partner and director of premium finance at Greco & O'Neal Wealth Strategies. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers a range of programs including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Christian Lapeter is a financial advisor at Osaic with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equity Services, Inc., National Life, and New York Life. Lapeter also operates as an independent insurance agent representing various carriers. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing comprehensive financial planning and access to various managed account strategies.

John Scarpinito is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2013. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm relies on a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers to deliver customized advisory solutions across multiple investment vehicles and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.