Stephen Pratola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Broadridge, and Morgan Stanley. He also operates Pratola Wealth Management LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Varun Soondar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley from 2023 to 2025 and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2016 to 2023. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Matt Curry is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. His business activities include operating Curry Financial Group, Inc., a New York corporation offering financial services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a broad range of brokerage and insurance products.

Charles Schlapp is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at several firms including Equity Services, Inc. and North Ridge Securities Corp. Schlapp serves as treasurer for the Kiwanis Club of Northport - E. Northport, Inc., a charitable organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Juan Rodrigo Martin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Massapequa, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at Axa Advisors and Cimpress/Vistaprint. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Chris Occhipinti is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016, including time with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Contractors For Kids. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer, relying heavily on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Scott Horning is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He was previously with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 23 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of advising, Horning is involved in real estate through ownership in Compass Rose Student Housing, LLC, which subleases apartments to students attending trade school. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors, utilizing tools such as asset-allocation models, risk questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a range of investments.

Donna Huber is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Signalert Asset Management LLC for 24 years. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Robert Austin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Securities LLC and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, where he worked for over three decades. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Nicole Poteat is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member of Gaingels, a venture capital syndicate focused on early-stage companies with LGBT leadership, and holds board positions with the Ackerman Institute for the Family and Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies tailored to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors.

Craig Valentine is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. He also works as an associate for Hendel Wealth Management Group, assisting with client account services and new business solicitation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Robert Galian is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016, currently serving in Oakdale, NY. Prior to his current role, he has also worked within J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Stefan Kaplan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2017, as well as at MetLife Securities from 2011 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management and consulting services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Peter Manzi is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Merrill and Bank of America, having previously worked at City National Securities and City National Bank for nearly two decades. Manzi serves as a board member of The Estate Planning Council of Long Island, Inc., focusing on networking and development within the estate planning community. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Sameer Aga is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of finance, he is involved in importing fruit beverages through his ownership of Global Pathway Inc. He also plans to operate a computer parts sales and repair business under Aga Technologies. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, delivering these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Guillermo Bautista Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016. Bautista is also the sole member of Target Rock Group LLC and works as an associate for First Harbor Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, with a notable affiliation to a municipal advisor and programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Natasha Mitra is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. 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 various institutional investors.

Leonard Baldassare is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' individual goals. Leonard focuses on areas such as education planning, executive and equity compensation services, institutional and corporate benefits, legacy planning, retirement planning, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. With a background that includes 20 years at a Fortune 100 company, Leonard transitioned to financial advising to pursue his passion for helping clients develop and achieve their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hofstra University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Leonard follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with Rotary International. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, boating, cooking, dancing, football, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Moehringer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and also at Webster Bank since 2021, with prior experience at Astoria Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.

John L'Abbate is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and American Investment Planners LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through roles at American Taxes Inc. and his own firm, John L'Abbate LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors, alongside various technology-driven investment strategies.