Maria Lipinski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Her prior experience also includes roles outside of finance, such as with the Town of North Hempstead and Staffing Solutions Organizations LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and use of algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.

Ryan Brown is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Monster Music, Amazon, and Guitar Center, and has been a self-employed music instructor since 2018. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through program sponsors and endorsed TAMPs, offering advisory and brokerage solutions with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Sean Joseph is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Compliancy Group LLC and entrepreneurial experience with Jeung Golf, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a variety of third-party managers and programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage services to tailor solutions based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Ronald Zucker is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 33 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with the Dick Furnari Insurance Agency, focusing on property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, brokerage services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with insurance and lending products.

James Hughes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Hughes holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has ownership interests in several investment-related businesses based in Melville, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, special-needs, and divorce planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Daniel Murcott is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Johnpaul Duran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Kevin Ahlstrand is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked at Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions and served in the United States Navy from 2013 to 2019. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Manoj Paul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodbury, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. He is also involved with World Insurance Associates, LLC, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

James Rice is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including RMR Wealth Builders, Calton & Associates, NewBridge Securities, and AXA Advisors before joining J.P. Morgan in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-founder of Blue Star Cigars.org, a charity that collects and ships donated cigars to deployed service members. 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 large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management functions.

Daiana Ploscaru is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She collaborates with individuals and their families to develop financial plans that align their needs and preferences with their goals. Daiana emphasizes regular reviews of financial plans to accommodate any life changes and to ensure resources are properly aligned for clients' peace of mind and confidence. Her professional experience includes various roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2020, then serving as a Relationship Manager from 2020 to 2022, followed by a Planning Consultant position from 2022 to 2023, before becoming a Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Representative at Equitable Advisors in 2019.

Robert Desanto is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 50 years of industry experience. He worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 34 years before joining Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. in 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance broker for fixed insurance products and serves as an Investment Advisor Representative with Lighthouse Financial Network, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Frank Columbia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an independent contractor conducting product demonstrations for AMain Hobbies, a retail and online store. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning uses structured discovery and modeling tools but generally does not offer individual security recommendations within standalone plans.

Christopher Bentley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Melville, NY, with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2018, previously working briefly at Valmark Securities and AXA Advisors. Outside of his financial advisory role, Bentley is involved in music as a writer and creator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, while also offering various retail and institutional investment options.

Matthew Kroin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee overseeing investments and operations for multiple family trusts. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative investments. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Jared Peyster is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and Allstate Insurance Company since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Jesse Yoskowitz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors, Henry Schein, and Limitless Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in health insurance sales through TMRW Benefits and BenAdvance. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management via LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Andrew Morse is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2012, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Gregory Giantsos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, NA for 12 years. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Douglas Abbate is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. for 10 years before joining Cetera in 2025. Abbate is also the owner of Investwithdoug.com, a marketing website. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, providing access to affiliated and third-party money managers across various program structures.