Thomas Ierna is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2025 and previously worked at Next Financial Group for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches hockey for the Peconic Hockey Foundation. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Dennis Gur is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant and Financial Representative, starting in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Associate Financial Advisor at Canoga Wealth Management from 2021 to 2022. Dennis focuses on co-creating disciplined and tailored financial plans that aim to grow wealth while managing risk. He emphasizes the importance of managing personal finances as a lifelong journey and partners with clients to develop strategies suited to their individual needs. Outside of his professional work, Dennis has personal interests in cars, fitness, golf, movies, pets, and traveling.

Jay Hochheiser is a CFP® professional with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held various roles related to insurance sales, retirement plan consulting, and wealth management. Hochheiser is the author of a book titled *The Entrepreneur's Guide to Achieving Financial Freedom* and serves on the board of the Children's Medical Fund of New York. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Robert Bonich is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities related to Prudential. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Kathleen M Di Meo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Ameriprise Financial Services in 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement planning advice and customized recommendation reports focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gary Stern is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with eight years of industry experience. He has held positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, and has worked in the financial sector since 2006. Stern serves as a board member of the Long Island Alzheimer’s Association and works as a consultant for Alphasights, GLG, and Guidepoint. 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 primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Sharon Lacolla is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including American Portfolios Financial Services and EverBank. In addition to her advisory role, Lacolla is a CPA operating a tax and accounting practice and serves as a trustee for an irrevocable lifetime trust. OSAIC serves a broad mix 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 risk-based portfolio construction, with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Dennis Leahy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Commack, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services Inc. and MassMutual, spanning 16 years, as well as involvement with Strategic Retirement Partners and Global Retirement Partners. Outside of LPL, he maintains active roles in other advisory businesses, including Caswell Advisors and Global Retirement Partners. 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 supported by extensive technology and operational resources, with a broad platform encompassing financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional solutions.

Ian Rubin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and has a background that includes coaching volleyball teams outside of his advisory role. Rubin is involved in coaching a volleyball club team at Sportime Clubs, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Arthur Matarazzo is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Raymond James and its related entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Matarazzo Staiger Wealth Management and serves as trustee of the Matarazzo Family Irrevocable Trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Juzel Duenas is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked with Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, and Lighthouse Financial Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance broker, focusing on the sales and service of fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Alison McGowan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. McGowan serves as a board member of the American St Boniface Society, a Catholic charity organization. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools, with planning engagements generally provided on a discrete basis.

Raymond Piacentini is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2011 and Bank of America since 2014. 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.

Paul Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at North Ridge Securities Corp. for 28 years and at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for 2 years. In addition to his advisory work, Miller provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert Martino Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with OSAIC since 2024 and spent 19 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Martino serves as a board member for the Boy Scouts of America Suffolk County Council, where he participates in investment and trust committee activities. He is also CEO of MBPG Assoc Inc, a business supporting financial advisory operations. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, with multiple platforms and third-party solutions.

Elizabeth Rose is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple tenures at Merrill since 2015 and a brief period at BOFA Securities, Inc. She has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. 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.

Philip Basile is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and has experience in other business sectors including equipment rental and alarm services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on reliable income and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Frank Codispoti is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he was affiliated with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2004. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, utilizes third-party asset managers, and offers access to various financial planning and insurance services through affiliated entities.

John Thomson Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, AXA Advisors, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MSI Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he engages in outside fixed insurance sales focused on servicing and renewing existing clients. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to multiple third-party investment platforms. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management to deliver customized investment solutions.

Kevin Dayton is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its prior iteration as AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member and founder of a real estate LLC focused on property transactions in the Detroit area. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers to deliver tailored advisory solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.