James Cook is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. and various real estate and insurance firms. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services through a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm integrates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the larger J.P. Morgan financial organization.

Stephen Murray is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an executor for a personal estate and works as a golf caddy on weekends. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Graziella Ruffo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1995 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Frank Marinace is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jesse Alfano St John is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC for two years. Outside of finance, he has held roles in the hospitality and service industries, including positions at Dockers Waterside Marina and Restaurant and GoldCoast Valet. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investments.

Cassandra Gibson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at the P. Kevin Fischer Agency Inc. and Geico. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Joseph Jamison is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, RBC Capital Markets, and Morgan Stanley’s Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Laura Fennell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, she was affiliated with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1988. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a 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 planning process supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive advisory services.

Kevin Yanza is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2022. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry, working at Cebollines Grill and Off Key Tiki. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Catherine Turk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a rental property on a part-time basis. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions.

Kyle Nielsen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Thomas Ierna is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Next Financial Group for 19 years. Outside of advising, he coaches for the Peconic Hockey Foundation. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Corinne Heaney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. She worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Gisele Kirolos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience, all spent at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. She holds the Series 63 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for a trust in Saint James, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through a range of investment and advisory services.

Mark Parrott is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Medford, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Retirement Planning and OSAIC since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is a musician who performs in nightclubs and has authored a book on economic trends. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and financial planning through a large network of affiliated advisers, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party money manager access.

Christopher Casano is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience spanning construction, food services, and education. Casano has maintained a long-term association with Laronde Beach Club since 2017. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage a variety of registered investment companies.

Joseph Marano is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1989. 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.

Richard Nicolich is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and LPL Financial. He is also active as an insurance broker. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and provides access to multiple third-party managers and advisory platforms.

Kasten Carter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for seven years and AXA Advisors, LLC for two years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, relying on structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Susan Palmer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 47 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, she was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Outside of her advisor role, she is a general partner in a family limited partnership and serves on the Board of Advocates for the College of Arts & Sciences at Stony Brook University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory services, utilizing structured planning tools and proprietary investment models.