Todd Petraco is a CFP® certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, where he has worked since 2005, including six years at the current firm. He has 32 years of industry experience. Outside of advisory services, Petraco is involved in managing several rental real estate properties and operates an independent contractor entity that supports his advisory practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Gregory Petraco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Setauket, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he held roles at Akretep Inc. and Waterview Restaurant and Caterers, and worked at Miami University from 2016 to 2020. He is also employed by Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Meehan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Merrill and Bank of America. He serves as a committee member of the Investment and Wealth Institute, participating in ethics hearings for certificants. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, offers tailored advisory programs to individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, implementing portfolios through a combination of in-house and third-party managers with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Gregory Prymaczek is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Allstate Financial Services, AXA Advisors, and Signature Bank. He also serves as an independent agent for Combined Insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, with additional services including financial planning, access to asset managers, insurance product sales, and affiliated trust custody and lending programs.

John Petrizzi is an advisor at LPL Enterprise with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC since 1983. 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 typically implements investment strategies through model-driven portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party portfolio strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Zuo Jia Black is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth and retirement planning. She serves a diverse clientele with a focus on personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jia brings over 16 years of experience in financial services. After earning her bachelor's degree from Tianjin Foreign Language School in China, she began her career at Chase Bank in Queens and progressed through roles including licensed banker and Investment Specialist at Scottrade. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2015 and has worked at multiple Bank of America Financial Centers in Queens, where she was recognized as a top performing Financial Services Advisor. Jia holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Fluent in English and Mandarin, Jia is a long-time member of the Queens and Long Island Chinese community and works closely with local business owners and executives. She lives in Floral Park, Nassau County, with her husband and two children. Jia enjoys traveling internationally with her family and spending time engaged in activities such as boxing, cooking, photography, singing, and yoga.

Boris Mikhail is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and MTA LIRR for several years. He is also involved in consulting through BMY & Company, a business he has managed since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Codignotto is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Codignotto serves as an ordained minister performing marriage ceremonies, is an unpaid assistant police commissioner for Nassau County, and participates as a racehorse owner and a board member of a family foundation organizing charity events. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Myron Edelman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 2006 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, Edelman is involved in life and health insurance sales. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools and supports implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Paul Trause is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Garden City, NY, with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Trause serves on the board of directors for the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island and maintains a website that features local restaurant reviews. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach involves collaboration between a centralized service team and financial advisors, with recommendations based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Haritomeni Karavakis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Garden City, NY. Holding a Series 66 designation, Karavakis has two years of industry experience and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Ernst and Young, and other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Elzie Ross III is a Series 66 licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, and spent eight years at T-Mobile before entering the financial services field. Outside of advisory work, he owns KB Entertainment/Knockout Boyz, where he hosts social events and is involved in music production and performance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform that provides access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies across multiple program structures.

Sydney Khedouri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds over 55 years of industry experience. He has worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1993, and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Khedouri also operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations tailored to clients’ goals.

Douglas Weaver is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously held roles at Capital One Investing, LLC and Capital One Advisors, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides 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 and firm-approved tools, supporting clients in implementing and updating their plans.

Timothy Maher is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously worked at Retirement Plan Consulting Group, Raymond James Financial Services, and LPL Financial. Maher is the chair of the endowment fund investment committee for The Bridges Academy in West Islip, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Lee Meddin is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience currently with UBS Financial Services. He spent 10 years at Sagacious Capital, LLC before joining UBS in 2025. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Theresa Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She has also been affiliated with Brooklyn College since 2025. 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, and various institutions, supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Mary Chan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Bank, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Chan serves as a board member of the Chinatown Health Clinic Foundation, a community health organization in New York. 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.

Laura Palacios is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Signature Securities Group Corp./Signature Bank for 16 years, as well as at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Citigroup Global Markets, and Citicorp Investment Services. She serves as treasurer on the board of Huntington Matters, a for-profit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions and supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with a combination of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools.

William Carmody is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and a broad platform that includes underwriting and securities-backed lending programs.