Howard Weinstein is a ChFC® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors since 1999. He previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC, spanning over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he holds an outside insurance position with Oxford Health and acts as power of attorney for his spouse, Kathleen Sullivan. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and various endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

David Molter is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a DJ, dedicating 5-10 hours per month to this activity. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to build portfolios using stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

David Schiebelhuth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following eight years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services under both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Griffin Faherty is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and is currently also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. Prior to his advisory roles, he was at Villanova University for four 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 investment strategies across a range of client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Irving Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nicholas Aponte is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2021 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside the financial industry, he has been a professional athlete for the Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations and combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Lucia Ciraolo is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2020. She leads the Plainview team, focusing on inspiring and supporting associates to deliver planning and guidance to clients. Lucia has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2011, including Assistant Branch Leader, Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial from 2008 to 2011. Throughout her career, Lucia has partnered with families and individuals to create financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals, building loyal and trusted relationships. She has leveraged her knowledge and passion for planning to provide retirement and investment guidance. Outside of her professional work, Lucia enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, family activities, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Matthew Nuccio is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in non-investment-related real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive withdrawal advice through a centralized consulting team and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Oscar Escobar is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill, along 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.

George Lorenz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales, including life and disability insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, incorporating model portfolios and research from multiple sources, alongside various non-advisory products such as insurance and lending programs.

Paul Barbarino is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sari Warsaw is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Li May Bystricky is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Bank of America. She joined Merrill in 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Craig Silverman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a residential property tax grievance consultant, preparing paperwork to contest property tax assessments. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

George Frenzel III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Raquel Pazmino Coff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, and their affiliated entities prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jacqueline Motta is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Gary Carruthers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Woodbury, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2024. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of Two Havens Brewing Company LLC, a business that sells beer and merchandise. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Melissa Reali is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Woodbury, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1997. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in individual life, health, group life, and group health insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager options, as well as educational seminars.

David Israel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a career at Citigroup Global Markets that began in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.