Derek Downing is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Empire Securities before joining Stifel Nicholas in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for the St. James Smithtown Little League, a local youth sports organization. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Anthony Fusaro is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in Fusaro Cerrato Enterprise, LLC, which is a non-investment-related business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Quartararo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Deutsche Bank Securities. He serves as an acting trustee for a family life insurance trust. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles, research resources, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Jose Rosario is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment committee estimates in its process.

Christopher Bergmann is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. He is also the owner of Chris Bergmann Photography, a sports and event photography business he has operated since 2012. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing sophisticated asset allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Dakota Lambrou is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently at J.P. Morgan Securities. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Dakota worked at Equitable Advisors for two years. Outside of finance, Dakota has experience working as a server at Krischs Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Gregg Evangelist is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, with prior roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Oak Financial Group, Pinnacle Associates, and Baxter Investment Management. 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 manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Elvia Macri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Securities LLC. 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.

Ross Scheintaub is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for Executive Pet Shipping, a professional pet transportation coordination service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting numerous advisors and managing over $256 billion in assets.

Robert Capra is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Prior to that, he spent ten years at Metlife Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and servicing of fixed annuities and life insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved software tools and offers specialized programs such as estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Timothy Pilz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011, including prior tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Se-Kure Insurance Agency, which focuses on property and casualty insurance, and is involved with Globe Life Insurance Company of New York for health insurance. 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 various asset management programs. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and program sponsors for most advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans through credentialed representatives.

Gregg Cohen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2013, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of advisory services, Cohen is an attorney specializing in trusts, wills, and estates, serves on the board of directors and as secretary for the St James Smithtown Little League, and works part-time as a tax preparer. Equitable Advisors offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of representatives using a range of firm-offered and third-party investment programs, including ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Gary Orkin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He is also a certified public accountant and owner of Orkin CPA PC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and investment platforms.

Richard Bucaro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Port Jefferson, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as a board member of the St George Golf and Country Club, a nonprofit organization in East Setauket, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brady Drozdowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stifel and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of finance, he has worked in various retail and hospitality positions, including at TJ Maxx and Fish Daddy's Grill House. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Dombrower is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc., ACLI, Inc. d/b/a Anago of Long Island, Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, Inc., and OFI Private Investments Inc. He is involved in managing a vacation rental business in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. 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 services and platforms, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.

Jacqueline Schmidt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in Albany, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Walter Gravagna is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Merrill, based in Melville, NY. He has recently entered the industry, beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Merrill, his work experience includes roles across a variety of sectors such as East End Bin Cleaning and Van de Wetering Greenhouses. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Lockhart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes extensive tenure at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in local rental property ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by firm‑approved planning tools and methodologies.

Drew Parisi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Chelsea Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Parisi Capital Inc., focusing on health insurance sales. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a range of non-securities products through affiliated entities.