Louis Ardito is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Riverhead, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017 and was previously with Merrill from 2009 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Val Franklin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market-based modeling.

Deborah Minch is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in New York, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

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 roles include positions at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. and various real estate and insurance firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice and performance reporting.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Jesse worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, Jesse has experience in the hospitality and service industries, including roles at Dockers Waterside Marina and Restaurant and GoldCoast Valet. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Cassandra Gibson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to that, she worked at P. Kevin Fischer Agency Inc. for two years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates centralized due diligence and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework, with implementation support from affiliated investment management entities.

Joseph Jamison is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and RBC Capital Markets. Jamison is currently based in Riverhead, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

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 with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four 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 with 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Catherine Turk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following three additional years with JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property on a limited basis. 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’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations, with implementation support from affiliated investment-management entities.

Kyle Nielsen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to that, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he remains employed. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may include ESG eligibility in its recommendations.

Thomas Ierna is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2025 and previously worked at Next Financial Group for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches hockey for the Peconic Hockey Foundation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Corinne Heaney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials 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 a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

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 bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Creative Retirement Planning and OSAIC for over 30 years. Outside of advising, he performs as a musician in nightclubs and has authored a book on economic trends. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse clientele including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various investment strategies and third-party manager programs.

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.