Charles Justino is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Matthew Hill is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at SII / John Hancock Financial Network for 12 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Hill manages his investment and securities business through the DBAs Client Focused Advisors and Hook Wealth Management LLC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated financial advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct portfolios that include a variety of investment vehicles.

Michael Lupia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and investment committee resources.

Lilian Madrid is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Colin Moe is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2022. He brings nearly a decade of experience in the wealth management industry, working with numerous teams to serve a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, families, and organizations with complex financial needs. Colin focuses on delivering a holistic, boutique-style experience by addressing all aspects of a client's balance sheet and coordinating with their CPA, attorneys, and other specialists. His approach incorporates personalized strategies such as tax-aware planning, alternative investment strategies, and trust and estate planning guidance. Colin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Siena University, earned in 2019, and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in professional and community organizations including the Boy Scouts of America, where he is also engaged in Venturing activities. Born and raised on Long Island, Colin currently resides in Hauppauge. Outside of his professional commitments, Colin enjoys spending time fishing on the south shore, playing golf, attending Yankees games, and engaging in quality time with friends and family.

Thomas Travers IV is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Wendy Gorman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dix Hills, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she also works as a client service coordinator at Larry Joseph and Associates LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Pauline Schwartz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, previously spending three years at Briden Chase LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Patrick Lough is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term roles at Financial Associates LLC, S & S LTC, and First National Administrators, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director and coach of a youth boys lacrosse program and is a board member volunteer at the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary authority arrangements.

Katelyn Dolan is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. She currently works at Morgan Stanley, having joined in 2023 after a 13-year tenure at Citi. Her professional credentials also include the Series 63 license. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning processes and firm-approved tools.

Donald Cross is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He has a total of 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, during which he has undertaken various positions including Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan from 2018 to 2022, Financial Advisor at Prudential Advisor's from 2015 to 2018 and earlier from 2010 to 2014, as well as Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2014. Throughout his career, Cross applies a goals-based approach to financial consulting, partnering with clients to uncover their goals, needs, and wants and aligning these with their investments. His experience spans various facets of financial advising, with a focus on simplifying complex investment decisions for his clients. Outside of his professional work, Donald Cross is interested in baseball, boating, outdoor adventures, and snowboarding.

Matthew Roache is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a member of The Miranda Wealth Management Group. He began his career in investment and financial services in 2007 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2014. His background includes retail investment operations and trading, which supports his service-oriented approach to helping clients achieve their financial objectives. Matthew's areas of focus include education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Farmingdale University and maintains several professional designations and licenses, including FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, Life Accident & Health License, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional role, Matthew enjoys golfing, hiking, spending time with his family, surfing, swimming, and playing tennis.

Marissa Dabbraccio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Collin Krieg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stony Brook, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked in various roles related to lacrosse and education. He also manages an advisory business, Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, and serves as a part-time consultant supporting advisor transitions to the Ameriprise platform. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Jennifer Segura is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a family home rental investment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Spencer Lam is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Flagstar Bank and First Republic Bank, as well as experience with Good Friends Hawaiian Poke. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Karen Guthart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She holds the Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

William Bowie is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2019, and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved as an independent insurance agent and works in tax services with H&R Block. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Salvatore Caruso is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Aegis Capital Corp for 10 years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of two real estate management companies. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers, employing a hybrid referral and implementation model that integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance services.

Lorraine Brady is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.