Ronald La Serra Sr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior firms include National Life, LPL Financial, and Webster Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he officiates youth and high school football and lacrosse and serves as a FINRA arbitrator; he is also chancellor at the Knights of Columbus, involved in member recruitment and insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and a platform that allows advisors to utilize affiliated and third-party managers.

Kathleen Raseman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, as well as JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

John Traynor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fiduciary Trust International, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Montuori is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a three-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its offerings.

Susan Mulvehill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at EVO Payments International, UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in Parts and Labor Design, a manufacturing and contracting business based in New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to support client goals.

Douglas Riccitelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Citizens Securities Inc. for 24 years before joining LPL Financial and Flagstar Bank N.A. in 2023. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Katherine Martin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera since 2019 and previously had roles at RC Dugans and Foresters Financial Services. She is also involved in health and disability insurance and owns KGM Wealth Management, a DBA for her Cetera business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm features a multi-manager platform with various program structures and affiliations, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Cynthia Jones is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in music as a singer and songwriter through Buddy Jones Music LLC and owns a hair products business, DemelerHair.com. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Thomas Houlihan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Kuttin Wealth Management, and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he coaches youth lacrosse through Long Island Express Lacrosse. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

John Flynn is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience with NY Life Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial services, he is involved with Inicio Ventures, Inc., operating Sit Still Kids Salon in Port Washington. 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 through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment models and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

William Engellis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, and delivers tailored recommendations supported by its research and planning tools.

Michael Palma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2019 before joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Thomas Brucia is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Long Island Branch LLC (doing business as Affiliated Wealth Advisors), and other related entities. Outside of financial services, he serves as the musical director of a women's chorus within the Sweet Adelines International organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform to independent advisors nationwide. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing various portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Craig Irby is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with executives and business owners, particularly those in the aerospace and defense sector, to develop customized financial plans aimed at growing net worth through systematic investing. His expertise includes managing highly appreciated equity compensation and providing tailored financial planning solutions for owner/operators. Craig holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Bay Shore High School, an Associate's Degree from Suffolk County Community College, a Bachelor's Degree from Farmingdale State College, and attendance at SUNY Albany without degree conferral. He is involved with professional organizations such as Friends Of Connetquot and Mission Be. Outside of his professional work, Craig has interests in adventure sports, basketball, boating, boxing, camping, golfing, music, running, surfing, and traveling.

Marlin Gillespie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Amityville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and previously worked at Flagstar Bank from 2016 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Ronaveer Mitra is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*Trade, and MassMutual. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by integrated custody and brokerage services.

Daniel Stuven is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2022 and previously spent time with New York Life Insurance Company and in non-investment roles including pool services and the restaurant industry. He is also involved with Girard Wealth Management Group as an associate focusing on research and trading. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports its clients through a large advisory network with specialized offerings in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Kathleen Flock is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Merrill since 2009. She also has a long tenure at Bank of America, dating back to 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. 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.

David Caterisano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life. Outside of finance, he serves as a board member for the Town of East Hampton’s Board of Finance and is involved with Major League Baseball in a junior support capacity. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Ward Brickner is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent 10 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., along with over two decades at Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Brickner is also a partner in Fortress Financial Services, Inc., where he provides investment advice and management, and he is involved in marketing investment services to attorneys through the National Network for Attorneys. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with portfolios constructed using asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases while providing access to third-party managers and various investment platforms.