Thomas O'Grady is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping individuals and families build, protect, and transition their wealth by creating personalized strategies aligned with their values, aspirations, and legacy. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Thomas holds a High School Diploma from Oyster Bay High School, an Associate's Degree from Daytona State College, and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida. He has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Thomas is involved with Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park and enjoys various outdoor activities such as boating, cycling, motorcycling, and spending time with his family and two dogs.

Joseph Iucci is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Nina Mcelroy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and concurrently associated with Bank of America N.A. since 2007. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of trustees for The Governor's Academy, an educational institution in Massachusetts. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services primarily through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a mix of model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with a range of tactical and tax-aware asset allocation options.

Vincent Giardini Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Holbrook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors in 2021, he worked at Primerica Financial Services beginning in 2020 and has experience at Data Device Corp and Stony Brook University. His activities include the sale of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that serves individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

John Cullinan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Portfolios Financial Services, TD Bank and its wealth management division, and Merrill. He is also involved with Cullinan and Travaglianti Planning Incorporated, a non-variable insurance business. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by research and operational tools.

Michael Kresh is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Creative Wealth Management LLC, which he owns, and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Kresh is also the author of *You Can Afford To Retire*. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Marie Kirsch is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and NYLife Securities LLC. She is also commissioned as a notary public, performing this service infrequently on an as-needed basis. LPL Enterprise offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities, using primarily model-driven portfolio solutions and access to third-party asset managers.

Yolene Justafort is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process to oversee its investment models.

Susan Santangelo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2010. Santangelo also serves as an administrator for a fiduciary estate and holds a power of attorney role in another non-investment related capacity. 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.

Frank Carpentiere is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Kurdziel is a financial advisor at Osaic with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Coastal Business Marketing and in education within the Sachem school district for 14 years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Shaolin Self Defence Centers of Bayport. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Christopher Barnes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles as Associate Wealth Management Advisor at Robert Kilroy, Northwestern Mutual from 2015 to 2016, and Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2011 to 2015. Christopher focuses on building long-term relationships with clients based on trust and transparency. He emphasizes understanding each client's unique goals, concerns, and vision for the future to develop personalized financial plans. His approach involves partnering with clients to prioritize goals, analyze risks, and continually monitor and adjust plans as life circumstances change. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys family activities, golf, and traveling.

Robert Burriciello is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. for the past 15 years. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party style managers.

Samantha Cala is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients throughout the financial planning process to align strategies with their financial goals and priorities. She emphasizes ongoing relationships with clients to accommodate changes in their financial situations over time. Samantha has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, initially serving as a Relationship Manager before assuming her current role in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Representative at AXA Equitable from 2017 to 2020. Outside of her professional role, Samantha engages in activities such as family gatherings, social events, Pilates, reading, running, and soccer.

James Gaughran is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 1984 and has worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. He holds a Series 63 designation. 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, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bryan Finger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Oppenheimer & Co Inc, Fisher Investments, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also operated the Bryan Finger Insurance Agency from 2021 to 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is distinguished by its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated trusts, mutual funds, and securities-based lending options.

Jerrold Silverman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through his ownership of Silverman Neu, LLP, and serves as a director and accountant at Singer & Falk CPAs PC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Jennifer Riek is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2019, with prior experience at CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Fidelity's affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nicholas Panetta is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Capilets, eBlockchain, Alt Trade, and Velocity Trading. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering clients access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Victoria Padala is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.