Robert Capra is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Prior to that, he spent ten years at Metlife Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and servicing of fixed annuities and life insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved software tools and offers specialized programs such as estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Timothy Pilz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011, including prior tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Se-Kure Insurance Agency, which focuses on property and casualty insurance, and is involved with Globe Life Insurance Company of New York for health insurance. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and program sponsors for most advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans through credentialed representatives.

Gregg Cohen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2013, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of advisory services, Cohen is an attorney specializing in trusts, wills, and estates, serves on the board of directors and as secretary for the St James Smithtown Little League, and works part-time as a tax preparer. Equitable Advisors offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of representatives using a range of firm-offered and third-party investment programs, including ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Gary Orkin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years prior to joining OSAIC. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of Orkin CPA PC, a tax preparation and accounting services firm. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and options for discretionary or advisor-managed strategies.

Richard Bucaro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing and multiple Morgan Stanley affiliated entities dating back to 2002. He serves as a board member of the St George Golf and Country Club, a nonprofit organization in East Setauket, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Brady Drozdowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Stifel and several other non-financial institutions. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Steven Dombrower is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc., ACLI, Inc. d/b/a Anago of Long Island, Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, Inc., and OFI Private Investments Inc. He is involved in managing a vacation rental business in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services and platforms, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.

Walter Gravagna is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he has been involved with East End Bin Cleaning and Equitable Advisors the same year, and maintains an ongoing role at Van de Wetering Greenhouses since 2023. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Michael Lockhart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes extensive tenure at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in local rental property ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by firm‑approved planning tools and methodologies.

Drew Parisi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Chelsea Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Parisi Capital Inc., focusing on health insurance sales. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a range of non-securities products through affiliated entities.

Christopher Ferrari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process leverages centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions.

Robert Wess is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1995. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicole Mcardelle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Babylon, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of experience at the firm. She is also involved in managing an advisory business through One Ten Partners LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations.

John Baldi is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and American Portfolios Financial Services. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. Outside of advising, he serves as a board trustee at St. Patrick’s in Smithtown and is involved in local community board activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to proprietary model strategies and third-party advisers across multiple platforms.

Adam Friedman is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 23 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and MassMutual Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life, accident, health, 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, using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements to support client goals.

Peter Bernard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2000. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Demertzis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax and LPL Financial, as well as founding Demertzis Wealth Management, Inc., where he remains a shareholder. Outside of finance, he is also involved in acting, currently participating in an Amazon Prime fictional show about organized crime. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and incorporates both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Stefano Airo is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the West Islip, New York branch. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1995 and has over 30 years of experience serving clients. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designations, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Stefano specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses define their financial goals and develop strategies to optimize the likelihood of success. His client focus areas include college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to tailor wealth management strategies based on their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall financial objectives. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology in 1992 and is a member of the Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society. Stefano is involved with community organizations including Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital and Living Waters Fellowship. He is multilingual, speaking Italian, Spanish, and English.

Jeffrey Gash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, and before entering financial services, he spent over three decades at Jaco Electronics, Inc. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alexandra Kolessar serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she collaborates with Merrill clients to assess their current financial situations and provides information about solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. She holds a High School Diploma from Sachem East, a Bachelor's Degree from Saint John's University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint John's University. Alexandra's approach centers on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families, aiming to develop strategies that support their financial goals.