Luis Hernandez Peralta is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, he works as a community habilitation specialist with Eihab Human Services, providing social and developmental support to his sister. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, delivering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Goran Ljuljic is a financial advisor at Osaic with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Osaic since 2018. Prior to that, he spent 21 years at Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. He is also involved in insurance brokerage and operates Lighthouse Financial Network, LLC, which provides insurance and investment planning services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs advanced portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and third-party managed account solutions.

Kara Rios is a financial advisor at Merrill with 7 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2006. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christa Pinero is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has been with Merrill since 2016. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Napolitano is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works predominantly with corporate executives to navigate the challenges and complexities associated with concentrated stock positions, deferred compensation, and asset management. His approach is goals-oriented, focusing on developing customized financial strategies tailored to meet the specific needs of each client to help them pursue their financial objectives. Kyle holds a Bachelor's Degree from Marist University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Kyle is involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He also has personal interests that include baseball, basketball, cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Christopher Giuffrida is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset mandates. The firm’s investment decisions are centralized with an Investment Policy Committee and incorporate quantitative screening, qualitative research, and tax-aware processes.

Brian Rosoff is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services and Sterne Agee Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Omnia Financial, LLC, which focuses on branding, marketing, and website services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services with a multi-manager platform, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Mark Badami is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016. He is president of the Financial Planning Association of Long Island chapter and operates a cosmetic enhancement center as an owner/investor. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers using firm-approved tools and collaborative planning methods.

Sean Bostwick is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2016. His work history includes roles at Planmember Securities Corporation and Sara Rose Events, Inc. He is also CEO of Bostwick Wealth Management, Inc., an Ameriprise financial franchise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides customized retirement planning advice through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach.

Anthony Casagrande is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has additional experience working at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services Inc. He is also an accountant at Koval & Casagrande CPAs, PLLC, where he provides tax preparation and financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm supports advisors with various program options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Louis Levy is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles including Chief Executive Officer of North Ridge Wealth Planning LLC and President & CEO of North Ridge Insurance Services LLC. His experience also includes work at North Ridge Insurance Services and Cetera Wealth Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform supported by over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Angelo Magoulas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Kuttin Wealth Management. Outside of financial services, he has been involved in the restaurant industry, working with J&R's Steakhouse and Bier Haus of Patchouge. 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 due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in their investment recommendations.

Kyle Nielsen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Alan Margolies is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008 and previously worked at AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Kenneth Kohn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2005 and was previously with Axa Advisors, LLC. He is also a member of Eqinox Financial Partners LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through a range of third-party programs and sponsors. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Eric Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he practices as an attorney specializing in estate planning and serves as a licensed notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Christopher Eschmann is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and JP Morgan Institutional Investments. Eschmann is currently based in Huntington Station, NY. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary advisory and discretionary separately managed accounts (SMAs), employing multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive due diligence process for alternative investments.

Philip Pappas Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Pappas is also co-trustee for a partnership 401(k) plan and is involved in several investment-related business activities. 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 and investment solutions tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds.

Stephen Rizza is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1993. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports clients with discretionary portfolio management and custodial services.

Thomas Ierna is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Next Financial Group for 19 years. Outside of advising, he coaches for the Peconic Hockey Foundation. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.