Joshua Sydney is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Equitable Advisors with experience at firms including Warburg Pincus LLC and Institutional Capital Network, Inc. He entered the advisory field in 2026 after a career spanning finance and other industries. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of representatives and third-party managers.

Henry Cho is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at IHT Wealth Management and PRB Wealth Management. Outside of advisory duties, he is a commissioned notary. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Robert Sturges is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, following a decade at MetLife Securities. He has a referral relationship with a payroll company to provide additional services to business clients. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Matthew Hanratty is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2013 and was previously with AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Ashar Group, selling life settlements, and acts as an agent for National Financial Network, selling disability insurance. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Norma Ortiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Alvin Enahoro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, Allstar Security, Lowes, and UVA Wise. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across various wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm combines internally managed programs with third-party advisory solutions and does not sponsor its own wrap fee program.

Scott Braun is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Axa Advisors and SCSA Enterprises. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual planning focused on retirement income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income approach involves centralized research and tools, with recommendations implemented on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Tong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Commack, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Tong is involved in independent insurance brokering and owns a business that manages office operations for Tong & Tong & Associates. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and utilizes algorithmic automation alongside human oversight for its retirement planning programs.

Thomas Cammisa is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked for 12 years. He has 18 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Episcopal Diocese in Melville, NY. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joseph Sitaras is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bay Shore, NY, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked concurrently with Flagstar Bank N.A. and LPL Financial since 2008. 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 and access to third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Linda Lynch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 46 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing previously and co-owns Lynch Bellmar Investments LLC, serving as co-trustee of the firm. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with banking, lending, trustee services, and affiliated fund strategies.

Christopher Rowe is a Series 66-registered advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY. He joined Equitable Advisors in 2026 and has prior experience in sports publications, marketing, and legal support roles. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, primarily utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory platforms.

Michael Ballin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously spent 18 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He also operates an independent life and health insurance sales business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and offers both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

James Mc Carron is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Equitable and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he has experience working with HTB Flag Football and Burrito Mariachi. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice and customized reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Helen Wang is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase, including JPMorgan’s Hong Kong branch. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm combines internal Chief Investment Office strategies with third-party managers and supports customized investment restrictions and tax-aware options.

Dylan Rivera is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at the New York State Division of Homeland Security and various positions in education. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory models implemented by third-party managers and focuses on matching clients to appropriate program models based on personal and plan information.

Blake Valli is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, he worked at Laz Parking and held positions at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and West Glades Elementary School. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Elizabeth Golden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Cheryl Seward is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and currently serves as President of Freedom Tax & Wealth Management Inc., which focuses on income tax preparation for individuals and families. Outside of financial services, she is involved with Beach Fitness, consulting on fitness matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering multiple portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Robert Eisenstadt is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, and Hornor Townsend & Kent. His other business activities include involvement with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, with access to third-party asset managers and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.