Sonia Karia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a jewelry store and a 5G internet business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Larson Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co, and has also been affiliated with Dartmouth College. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gina Ayasse is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for eight years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Thomas Kenny is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Matthew Mandell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Mandell serves on the Board of Directors for Appliance World. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Catucci is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and previously spent 33 years with Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, property, and casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, software-supported analyses to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Salvatore Aprile is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors Inc. from 2001 to 2018 and has been with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of an accounting and tax preparation firm and operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance broker. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines integrated brokerage and advisory services with multiple investment platforms, employing tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Philip Johann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked for American Portfolios Financial for ten years before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering personalized, non-discretionary advice supported by algorithmic automation and a centralized consulting team.

Frank Heraghty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stony Brook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Astoria Federal Savings, and Ifmg Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Theodore Rogu is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of T&T Bedrock LLC, a real estate investment company focused on residential properties. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, providing tailored strategies generally without investment discretion as part of planning engagements.

Lawrence Schimel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainview, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Leandro Fenster is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with firms including Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Financial Advisors. Fenster is also president of Ellipse Wealth Management LLC, a financial advisory business. 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 across multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios featuring a variety of investment types, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Eric Bencivenga is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Babylon, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of an inactive mortgage brokerage firm, Thousand Island Equities, Inc. Edward Jones serves over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of wealth management and advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Podell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, where he provides financial planning and advisory services. He leverages the resources available to Fidelity clients to develop, execute, and refine financial plans tailored to client goals. He has experience as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity since 2023 and previously worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2023. Kevin holds a California Insurance License and is a Certified Financial Planner™. Kevin focuses on building lasting relationships by understanding the priorities of his clients to help them make informed financial decisions and plan for their futures.

Ronald Prendamano is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Peter Halliwell is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 32 years and has operated his own advisory business since 2004. Additionally, he serves as an independent contractor financial advisor at Hendel Wealth Management Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Alexandra Bartonik is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partial owner of a rental property. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

James Anderson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at MSA Security and the US Department of State. Outside of finance, he serves as an assistant ice hockey coach for the PAL Jr Islanders. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Christopher Taylor is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase from 2023 to 2025 and Capital One from 2008 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Information Officer on the board of the Bethpage Baseball Association and owns TX4 Enterprises LLC, an e-commerce business. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jay Szerencsy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2014, including a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools.