Jonathan Ehrlich is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2019. Ehrlich is also a certified public accountant and a partner at EB Group CPAs LLP, where he provides tax preparation services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools and modeling to support client goals, with additional capabilities in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA plan consulting.

Patrick Byrne Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and has also worked with Maximus Financial Services since 2002. Outside of financial advisory, he serves as president of the Smithtown/Brookhaven Civic Association and hosts a weekly public access television program discussing local civic issues. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Steven Vitale is a CFP® and CFA® with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Stifel, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to joining Stifel, Vitale held positions at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of several LLCs that manage rental properties. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which supports asset allocation and planning analyses designed to assist client decision-making.

Timothy Grosso is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in home improvements and various local businesses. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses third-party asset managers and advisory programs, focusing on client-specific risk assessment and program matching without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Dervinder Singh is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a practicing attorney through his own legal firm, DERVINDER SINGH, ESQ PLLC. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a combination of firm-offered and third-party advisory models.

Maria Morhous is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for First Empire Securities, Inc. for 21 years before joining Stifel in 2019. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides episodic, fee-based financial planning alongside access to private funds, pooled vehicles, and affiliated trust and banking services.

Daniel Liff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Jonathan Rekedal is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been involved with the Community Synagogue of Rye since 2016. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and unified managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, recent consolidation activity, and a complex affiliate network supporting diverse investment strategies.

Kristine Sabatino is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2012. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steve Shepherd is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tompkins Trust Company and LPL Financial from 2014 to 2022. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan McDermott is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2006, and Janney Montgomery Scott since 2004. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative screens and qualitative research.

Maria Zoll is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance, Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, Eastridge Solutions, Computer Associates/Broadcom, and Deloitte & Touche. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Maria Zoll Tax & Advisory Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Stephanie Caen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Prior to that, she spent nine years at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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, and institutions.

Erik Stevens is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Citigroup for eight years. He is also involved with Hendel Wealth Management Group as a financial advisor serving existing clients. 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 entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Christopher Mirandi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, working across both the LLC and Inc. entities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement income planning through written reports and ongoing advice that emphasize dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Frances Beiro serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where she has contributed since 2014. She is a partner in The Callahan Pascua Group and specializes in developing comprehensive wealth management strategies for individuals, families, and businesses. Her client focus includes college education planning, family wealth management, institutional investment consulting, liquidity management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and addressing the unique needs of women and clients in sports and entertainment. Frances holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, awarded in partnership with the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credentials. Frances earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on Political Science, Communication, and Psychology, from San Diego State University, and a Master of Business Administration from Alliant International University. She is fluent in Filipino and English and participates actively in professional organizations, serving as the National Chair of the Investments & Wealth Institute™ Conference Committee beginning in 2024. Frances also holds leadership roles with the Merrill Women's Exchange in San Diego, including President for 2024-2025, and is a member of the La Jolla Woman's Club. Outside of work, her interests include music, scrapbooking, tennis, traveling, writing, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Steven Schmidt is a financial advisor at Osaic with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Schmidt is also involved in insurance sales, including variable universal life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering a variety of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a multi-advisor platform and access to a range of managed account strategies and third-party investments.

Sergio Russell Diaz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Louis Cannataro, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Ameriprise Financial, and Neuberger Berman. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of artwork through his business, S.R. Artworks. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Vincent Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the University of Rhode Island, Distinctive Consulting LLC, and NY Invent Co. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver diversified model portfolios.

Andrew Mullane is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services and Wrp Investments. Mullane is also vice president of Omnia Financial, LLC, a firm focused on branding, marketing, and website services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.