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.

Christian Buzzanca is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors and ownership of Economic Planning Group. Buzzanca serves as president of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, where he plans meetings and directs board activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

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.

Spencer Schwartz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and UBS Financial Services Inc. before joining Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align clients with appropriate investment program models or managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Michael Palma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and a range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Thomas Brucia is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LPL Financial, and Long Island Branch LLC, a firm he was involved with for 10 years. Outside of finance, he serves as the musical director of a women's chorus in the Sweet Adelines International organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and managing assets in excess of $256 billion.

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.

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.

Ward Brickner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of America. Brickner is a partner at Fortress Financial Services, Inc., where he provides investment advice and management and is also involved in marketing investment services to attorneys. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services such as financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a variety of managed account options and third-party investment platforms.

Mitchell Fischer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Bianca Ibrahim is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, she worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Deloitte & Touche LLP. She is also employed at Ayman Ibrahim, CPA, where she is involved in tax preparation and financial statement review. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Lisa Puntillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following a two-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Puntillo also serves as an executor and trustee in estate administration and trust roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Kevin Kehoe is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, he worked at JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2008 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in DK Brooklyn Ave, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Steven Wiener is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, having served at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Matthew Wilkow is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Altice Business. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in telecommunications as a referral partner and provides financial planning services through an affiliated consulting firm. MassMutual Investors Services 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, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that emphasize goal analysis and written recommendations.

Joseph Weill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work history includes roles at Bank Leumi, Hilton Hotels, and The Adecco Group, as well as time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of financial services, he has been involved with The Hamlet Golf & Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and planning services through its extensive platform.

Darren Olivieri is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including Aegis Capital Corp. and Axa Advisors. He serves as trustee for the Gereldine Olivieri Trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering both proprietary and non-proprietary investment solutions.

Neil Mascioli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Mascioli serves as treasurer and board member of the Business Information Network, a networking group based in Jericho, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers 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 utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory process.