Michael Illari is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Charles Schwab since 2012. He is president of Illari Corp, a management company established for his independent broker relationship with Schwab. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Marc Koch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including JPMorgan Chase Bank and First Republic Investment Management. Koch currently serves clients in Quogue, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Lisa Zarro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Laura Jayne is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by large-scale research and analytics.

Lawrence Shields is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1980 and brings extensive experience in assisting clients with personalized wealth management strategies. Lawrence and his team emphasize a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that starts with listening carefully to clients in order to understand their specific goals and develop informed financial strategies. Lawrence’s areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income solutions. He also works with clients in the sports and entertainment sectors. Lawrence holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University as well as an MBA from Pace University. Outside of his professional work, Lawrence enjoys golfing, swimming, tennis, and writing. He commits to working one-on-one with clients to create personalized financial strategies designed to help them pursue their long-term goals.

James Covell is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008, following seven years at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customized investment strategies tailored to clients' risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Christian Greco is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors LLC, Andrew Garrett, Inc., and the Suffolk County DA. Outside of finance, he has had involvement with National Golf Links of America and Eugene Greco DDS. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jay Diesing is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Southampton, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer with the Eastern Long Island Coastal Conservation Association, a nonprofit focused on coastal environmental issues. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Tristan Amone is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he was involved with 365 Athletics and attended Fairfield University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement offering involves a centralized service team using proprietary research and tools, with implementation carried out by clients or their advisors.

James Duffy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Ryan Cooper is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work includes roles at KL Wealth Strategies, North East Financial Network, and Park Avenue Securities, as well as experience in hospitality and education. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary advisory services that support client goals.

Erik Degroot is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Joanne Jacobs Perkins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Merrill from 2009 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gracjana Sawicki is a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, specializing in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Leveraging extensive experience as a former U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps officer and over 18 years as a civilian attorney and small business owner, she now focuses on proactively assisting clients in developing their financial needs and goals and creating personalized financial strategies to help achieve them. Gracjana emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to tailor plans aligned with their aspirations. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Detroit School of Law. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Gracjana is a member of the American Legion and is involved in her children's schools, reflecting her commitment to community engagement. Gracjana combines her legal and business background with the resources and technology provided by Merrill to deliver competent and timely financial guidance. While no longer practicing law, she draws on her advisory experience to build trusted client relationships, prioritizing a professional yet personable approach. Outside of work, she enjoys hobbies such as chess, football, golfing, hunting, and spending time with her family.

Ryan M. O'Malley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013 and holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a wide range of investment products and capital markets services.

Michael Mccarrick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, bringing 14 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Bank of America, as well as Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and broad investment capabilities, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Rosemarie Dios is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Southampton, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience since joining UBS in 1985. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including managing a custom fashion design and tailoring boutique, overseeing clothing manufacturing and wholesaling, and participating as a partner in retail and food product businesses. She also serves on the boards of South Fork Bakery, which supports employment for people with disabilities, and Albertus Magnus College. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating in multiple capacities such as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Jeremy Ciampo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the Ciampo Family Irrevocable Trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Zachary Stagno is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Spartan Capital Securities, Forte Capital, and SUNY Maritime, and currently operates as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Kenneth Frankman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Vero Beach, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its advisory process.