Michael Cousins is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Allstate Insurance Company and CitiGroup. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2021. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s planning services can be combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and management separate.

Leandro Fenster is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with firms including Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Financial Advisors. Fenster is also president of Ellipse Wealth Management LLC, a financial advisory business. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios featuring a variety of investment types, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Clifford Meditz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Eric Bencivenga is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Babylon, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of an inactive mortgage brokerage firm, Thousand Island Equities, Inc. Edward Jones serves over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of wealth management and advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Podell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, where he provides financial planning and advisory services. He leverages the resources available to Fidelity clients to develop, execute, and refine financial plans tailored to client goals. He has experience as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity since 2023 and previously worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2023. Kevin holds a California Insurance License and is a Certified Financial Planner™. Kevin focuses on building lasting relationships by understanding the priorities of his clients to help them make informed financial decisions and plan for their futures.

Ronald Prendamano is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Peter Halliwell is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 32 years and has operated his own advisory business since 2004. Additionally, he serves as an independent contractor financial advisor at Hendel Wealth Management Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Pradeep Kaur is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with J.P. Morgan since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Reilly is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2020, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he has involvement with Provision Corporation focused on human resource cost reduction. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Alexandra Bartonik is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partial owner of a rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

James Vandewalle is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 48 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008, previously spending nine years at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and employing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

James Anderson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at MSA Security and the US Department of State. Outside of finance, he serves as an assistant ice hockey coach for the PAL Jr Islanders. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Christopher Taylor is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase from 2023 to 2025 and Capital One from 2008 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Information Officer on the board of the Bethpage Baseball Association and owns TX4 Enterprises LLC, an e-commerce business. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jay Szerencsy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2014, including a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools.

James Mctighe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1991 and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1985. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual and provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Emanuel Lord is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Melville, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2018, he worked at Signator Investors Inc and John Hancock Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an insurance broker specializing in life, annuities, long-term care, disability, health, and group benefits. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Ashif Iqbal is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, The Vanguard Group, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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.

Nicole Nunag is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Citibank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Securities Inc. She serves as a board member of the charitable organization Carnegie Hill Neighbors. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Cameron is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Royal Alliance. Outside of his advising role, Cameron has been a business teacher in the South Country Central School District since 1998 and serves as an assistant swim coach for the Sayville swim team. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Jenna Adams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental property in Massapequa, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.