Jacob Flikshteyn serves as a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with The Leiman Morse Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch. He joined Merrill and the group in 2019 and focuses on clients with growing careers, businesses, and practices, including corporate executives, medical practitioners, and law firm partners. Jacob's areas of expertise include investment and risk management, wealth transfer, income and liquidity management, as well as advanced estate planning services. His approach emphasizes a disciplined investment process to help clients build, preserve, and transition wealth across generations. He also has a strong background in credit needs, managing complex balance sheets, and overseeing structured lending opportunities. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Investment from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College. Jacob grew up in Queens, New York, where he played football at St. Francis Preparatory High School and played guitar and drums. He enjoys traveling internationally, skiing in the Northeast, and playing golf in Florida. In the community, Jacob volunteers at the Bowery Mission in New York City and Habitat for Humanity on Long Island.

Brandon Kustek is the Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works closely with local individuals and families to develop and maintain financial plans focused on building, preserving, and distributing their wealth to provide peace of mind. Prior to this, he held positions as a Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative within Fidelity Investments, as well as a Financial Professional at AXA Advisors. Brandon's experience spans various financial advisory and planning roles, providing him with a broad understanding of wealth management strategies. His career progression within Fidelity Investments demonstrates a continued commitment to supporting clients' financial goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brandon enjoys spending time at the beach, boating, and golfing.

Sandra Grinspan is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She previously worked at North Ridge Securities Corp. for over two decades and has maintained ownership of S.J. Grinspan & Co., Inc., an insurance sales business, since 2001. Grinspan is also active as an insurance agent selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Brenda Connolly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2023, with previous experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Devin Haber is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Melville, NY, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was associated with the Premier Lacrosse League and involved in collegiate athletics at the University of Maryland. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a variety of third-party program sponsors and advisory models.

David Brady is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Aegis Capital Corp. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth basketball as a consultant for Nassau Pride Hoops. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across various wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Paul De Santis is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, a role he has held since 2019. His prior experience includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory approach integrates quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Heather Steiniger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Michael Pezza is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Private Bank, JPMorgan Securities, and Charles Schwab. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Schwan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in a payroll processing company and operates a tax and financial services practice under Joseph M. Schwan CPA, P.C. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Ryan Danley is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently working at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Equitable Advisors, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Before entering financial services, he worked at DoorDash and in the food industry. 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 combines centralized due diligence and both quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Janet Keefe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Merrill from 1979 to 2016 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2016. She holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Amy Gaborcik is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. Merrill, alongside 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.

Robert Madden II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America and Hartford Life Distributors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Ryan Kessler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and sports & entertainment planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Vania Markarian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 29 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Emily Parker is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill for the past nine years. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

James De Gaetano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes nearly three decades at Metlife Securities Inc. and over ten years with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Nelida Flynn is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Adilen Enterprises Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, offering a range of investment models implemented through established custodians.

Michael Di Filippo is an advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Freedom Boat Club and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, he operates an insurance brokerage focused on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning engagements.