Laura Rudolph is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1994. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Jake Spano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Wykagyl Country Club for seven years and held roles at Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Mamaroneck High School, and Hommocks Middle School. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered primarily through investment adviser representatives using a range of investment strategies.

Benjamin Lee is a Series 66 licensed advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, based in Melville, NY. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked in accounting and various service roles. Benjamin’s background includes work at Youngsun Kang CPA PC and operational roles in the food service industry. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed internally and by external strategists.

Rachel Heege Abode is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, National Securities Corporation, and Gilman & Ciocia. Outside of her advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and custodial arrangements.

Patrick Tiernan Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Fort Salonga, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Marshall Manoff is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008, including its prior identity as Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Manoff is involved with Blue Cove Capital LLC and is a member of MaWa Capital, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach incorporates a range of third-party asset managers and advisory programs, focusing on matching clients to suitable investment models and offering services across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

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.

David Schiebelhuth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following eight years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services under both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

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.

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.