Maryanne Bessler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2011. In addition to her advisory work, she sells health insurance to small businesses and assists clients in obtaining non-variable insurance products. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Wesley Barrow is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brooklyn, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Louis Addesso is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He is also co-owner of AFC Planning Group, a business involved in fixed insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Aaron Silberman is a CFP® professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Garden City, NY. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Paige Doukas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked in investment banking at Stifel and completed her education at the University of South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, relying on model-based outcomes rather than individual security recommendations.

Clinton Cameron is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, and SunTrust in various advisory roles. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering services through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a wide range of financial products via its integrated platform.

Robert Spina Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

John Bellontine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by various model portfolios and research.

Tanya Gambale is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Notary Public for Suffolk County. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jonathan Ostrow is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He worked at RBC Capital Markets for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies to support its financial advisory services.

Michael Bausk is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue long-term goals by educating them about their finances and investment options. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. Michael brings a broad range of experience to his role, including an eight-year career in real estate, where he assisted clients with one of their most significant financial investments—their homes. He is a second-generation financial advisor who learned the importance of listening closely to clients’ goals and needs from his father. Michael holds bachelor's degrees from both Yeshiva University, where he studied political science, and Brandeis University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Michael is actively involved in his local community. He participates in the Young Israel of Woodmere synagogue and has coached high school basketball for over 20 years. He is also a father of four children and enjoys baseball, basketball, cooking, golfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Michael Higgins is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Higgins also advises on fixed annuity and insurance solutions. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of affiliated advisors and platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolio construction using various asset classes and third-party money managers.

Daniel Gopen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Premier Tax Planning and serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse clientele, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, delivering customized strategies across various platform arrangements and proprietary as well as third-party models.

Damien Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as an art instructor, currently teaching ceramics classes. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Bradley Schatz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2014 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Stephen Murphy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021, as well as Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2010. Outside of finance, he has ownership in The Murph's Famous, LLC, a non-alcoholic drink mixture company. 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 integrates advisory recommendations with various financial products and referral channels.

Brendan Rorke is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2023 and served as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2018 to 2020. His experience spans retirement planning, income and wealth planning, and general financial guidance, focusing on developing actionable and sustainable financial plans tailored to clients and their families. Brendan aims to build long-lasting relationships to help clients stay on track toward their financial goals.

Oscar Colon is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Sandeep Israni is a Certified Financial Planner® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005, totaling over 19 years with the firm. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver annual, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

Robert Slovinsky is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Slovinsky is the owner of Ollie Capital Group, Inc., and serves as a trustee for several family trusts and a 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of planning services across multiple financial areas through a large network of advisors.