Karen Weiss is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. Weiss has also been associated with Bank of America N.A. since 2008. 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 entities.

Marc Perna is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2002, also working at Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent contractor for Uber Technologies, participates as an adult soccer clinic coach at Huntington UFSD, and owns a small business selling sports trading cards. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brandy Seyfried is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at FGS Financial, Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Peter Bodnar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities LLC, GameStop, TD Bank, and Saint Joseph's University. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party programs.

Steven Goldis is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including 15 years at H. Beck, Inc. and 7 years at LPL Financial. He is also president and owner of G & G Agency Ltd, an insurance agency he has operated since 1982. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and discretionary investment strategies.

Richard Colarossi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network. He is involved in fixed insurance through his role at RKC Financial Services and serves as co-trustee of a company retirement plan. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large advisor network.

Jonathan Bonnet is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2014 and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of two LLCs focused on real estate investment in New York and Tennessee. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Matthew Barbis is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at several firms including LPL Financial, Select Benefits Inc., and Royal Alliance Associates. Barbis serves as a trustee for St. Joseph's College and holds leadership roles with multiple nonprofit educational foundations. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of managed account strategies and third-party money manager programs.

Scott Zambelli is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a silent partner and financial manager of a local deli and serves as First Vice President on the executive board of the Suffolk County Police Athletic League, a community outreach program for children. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization through various managed account options and third-party manager programs.

Caitlin Murray is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Raymond James and Wells Fargo Clearing in various advisory roles. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through advisory programs or other providers.

Elliot Altman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked for 21 years. He previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC for 15 years, overlapping with his tenure at Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching them to advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Gary Backer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through dedicated advisors and estate planning specialists. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlook models.

Daniel Hohenberg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2014, Citigroup Global Markets from 2012 to 2014, and Merrill from 2007 to 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm's approach includes asset allocation, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options, with a centralized service team supporting advisors and clients.

George Visintin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, and previously held roles at HSBC Bank USA and HSBC Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence with forward-looking capital market assumptions and incorporates ESG considerations within its recommendations.

Louis Alfano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Prime Performance Sports through outside employment. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sylvester Mallardi is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC since 2024 and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years and Rossiter Financial Group Inc for 37 years. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various managed account strategies and third-party money manager programs.

John Villella is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and SilverOak Financial. Villella also provides general tax and bookkeeping services through his own firm, Villella Professional Services, LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with a model-based investment approach that includes comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and third-party money manager programs.

Jonathan Hernandez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Joseph Gunnar & Co., and Northwestern Mutual. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm uses a centralized due diligence approach supported by systematic quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations.

Robert Lopes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Local 157 and Local 731. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, focusing on matching client risk tolerance with appropriate investment models and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Caleb Milsow is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Amarillo, TX, and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Boost Performance, The Occunet Company, West Texas A&M University, and the Amarillo Independent School District. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-smart withdrawal strategies and adaptive asset management.