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.

Samantha Cala is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients throughout the financial planning process to align strategies with their financial goals and priorities. She emphasizes ongoing relationships with clients to accommodate changes in their financial situations over time. Samantha has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, initially serving as a Relationship Manager before assuming her current role in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Representative at AXA Equitable from 2017 to 2020. Outside of her professional role, Samantha engages in activities such as family gatherings, social events, Pilates, reading, running, and soccer.

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.

Michael Mccarrick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Jeremy Ciampo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with earlier roles including time at Capital One Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee of a family irrevocable trust. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm uses research and analytics to support investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions across a large national platform.

Aazar Bhatti is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Webster Bank, TD Bank N.A., TD Private Client Wealth LLC, and TD Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers diversified investment strategies and operational support tools, serving over 22,800 advisors and overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Stephanie Zayicek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market analyses.

Jeffrey Nagel is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Albrecht Viggiano Zureck & Co. He serves as a board member of the Bellport Country Club and the Patchogue YMCA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide independent advisor network serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Douglas Lake is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously was with Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial from 2011 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a finance committee member for Saints Peters & Paul Church and is a director and board member of the Kiwanis Foundations of Hicksville. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a suite of affiliated providers that influence product offerings.

Philip Krauss is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and with 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021, and previously spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing multiple program structures and investment strategies, including affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Brandon Cruz is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America, Aegis Capital Corp, and National Income Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he formerly owned a small LLC used for commission-based sales. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Hawson is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2008. He has 44 years of industry experience. 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 financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools.

Donna Wess is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, with five years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a wide range of investment and planning strategies.

Kristina Clemenz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Scott Steinberg is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Riverhead, NY, with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Steinberg maintains a broker affiliation to manage renewals and service for his previous life insurance clients. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and provides access to extensive investment resources through its parent company.

Frederick Polaniecki is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Polaniecki serves as a trustee for Art Kibbutz, an international Jewish artist residency program, where he is involved in strategy, programming, and fundraising. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional advisory programs.

Brian Lanze is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Paul Pucilowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Advisors, and FNB Long Island. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms to a broad client base, including individuals and institutions. The firm supports advisors with a range of investment strategies and uses advanced operational tools while overseeing significant discretionary assets.

Meredith Diamond is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Meredith is also involved with MACO SHACK LLC, a business ownership venture outside of her advisory role. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendations.

Maria Ganley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, BNY Mellon, and Live Nation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence to develop asset allocation recommendations, focusing on non-discretionary, customized advice while clients retain final decision-making authority.