Robert Cutajar is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 2009 and has also been affiliated with Bank of America N.A. since 2007. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries, and operates within Bank of America’s wider corporate platform.

Robert Bird III is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at NEXT Financial Group Inc., City National Bank, and RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Bird serves on the Alumni Board of Directors for Iona University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by internal and third-party research.

Christopher Grano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022. Prior to this, he was involved with ABC Tax Preparation as a tax preparer and has extensive experience at firms including Voorhees & Grano Financial, Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, and The Grano Group, Inc. He is also actively engaged in tax preparation services through ABC Tax Preparation. 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 advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Andrew Vargas is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Huntington Station, NY. He has one year of industry experience and has worked previously at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory roles, his prior work includes diverse positions in retail and hospitality sectors. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Janet Palomba is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and North Ridge Securities Corp. In addition to advising, she works as an insurance agent, selling life insurance, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment management and planning services through a large network of independent advisors and multiple program platforms.

Christopher Amadeo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry for over 21 years, providing investment advice and developing financial strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals. Since 2012, he has specialized in working with high-net-worth individuals, focusing on wealth preservation, preparing for financial uncertainties through insurance, and efficient wealth transfer to heirs. He holds designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). His educational background includes a High School Diploma from West Babylon High, non-accredited certificate programs from Wharton Executive Education and College for Financial Planning, and attendance at Farmingdale State College. Christopher resides in Babylon with his wife and two children and enjoys spending holidays at their second home in Vermont. His personal interests include football, hiking, skiing, traveling, and woodworking. He emphasizes creating a client experience that exceeds expectations while helping clients feel confident about establishing and targeting their financial goals.

Russell Weill is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 63 designation and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Andrew Goodman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at several firms, including Prudential and Ameriprise. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nicholas Costanza is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and The Ayco Company. In addition to his financial advisory work, he serves with the Suffolk County Police Department. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions, offering both advisory and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of financial products.

Jason Schwartz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006, following a concurrent tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Schwartz serves on the board of directors for Engineers Country Club and is managing partner of Premier Consulting Partners. 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, tailoring services through a client intake process and offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Howard Shuldiner is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Pruco Securities, LLC from 1995 to 2024 before joining LPL Enterprise. Outside of his advisory role, Shuldiner offers defensive driving classes to clients at a discount through 500 Drive Inc and acts as a commercial property and casualty insurance agent for Simon Paston and Sons Agency. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory services, model portfolio programs, and access to brokerage and insurance products. The firm combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products and emphasizes co-investment and referral relationships with third-party managers and custodians.

Richard Pino Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for over two decades at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He is also a partner in a CPA firm, Manzi, Pino & Co., and owns an insurance advisory business, Manzi Pino Advisory Services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party managers to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Frank Albano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Albano is also a musician who devotes time monthly to organizing and planning music events. 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 tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Andrea Toto Walshe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Luke Meyers is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones and AllianceBernstein, as well as a position with the Madison Square Garden Company. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent agent involved in outside fixed insurance sales. 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, tailoring services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Julie Murphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the CFA® designation and the Series 63 license. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMORGAN Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support clients in financial decision-making, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets.

Jeffrey Lewis is a CFP® and ChFC® with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held advisory roles at Planning Financial Futures, Inc. since 1995 and North Ridge Securities Corp. from 2014 to 2019. He is also the owner and CEO of CFP4Hire.com, a platform offering on-demand educational webinars focused on major life changes and financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers.

Kevin St Jean is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, TD Private Client Wealth LLC, and TD Bank N.A. He is also a notary public. 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 financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and specialized programs supported by extensive research and technology.

Karen Hubbard is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Nicholas Meyer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.