Joseph Sefaradi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, following a decade at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in property management as the sole proprietor of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Gallagher is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and has prior experience at Securities America Advisors and Araneo Tax and Financial. In addition to advisory work, Gallagher is involved in tax preparation and life insurance sales. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with tools such as asset-allocation and risk-tolerance analysis to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Frank Baird Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in steel sales and works as a life and health insurance agent. 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 uses software-based tools to deliver goal-oriented recommendations in collaborative annual planning relationships.

William Peyton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2012. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Joe Chan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he and his wife are landlords of a family rental property. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments, distinguished by its large scale and integrated operational structure.

Dave Henry is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lynbrook, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Quest Diagnostics and NYC Transit. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through part-time referrals affiliated with Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed account options, focusing on advisory services rather than institutional portfolio management.

Christina Wu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including a role at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an officer and advisor for a family trust related to real estate. 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.

Jeffrey Muchnick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Justin Maniscalco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC from 2014 to 2019. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Jericho, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and Global Investment Committee inputs.

Jackson Willis is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Marist University and Wegmans Food Markets. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party programs.

Stephen Pratola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Broadridge, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Pratola is also involved with Pratola Wealth Management LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Tadas Petkevicius is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes over three decades at Metlife Securities Inc. and a current role at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ongoing planning relationships using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion, with optional implementation through separate arrangements.

Howard Ginsberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2000 and operates Ginsberg Wealth Management LLC alongside his long-standing practice as a CPA since 1993. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Kevin Sheerin Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2021, he held roles at Big Geyser Inc and Roar Beverages LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wider range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Varun Soondar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley from 2023 to 2025 and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2016 to 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Matt Curry is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Curry Financial Group, Inc., a corporation offering financial services related to his LPL business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by its research team and third-party strategists, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Charles Schlapp is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cetera. His career includes roles at North Ridge Securities Corp., National Life of Vermont, and Superior Financial Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Northport - E. Northport, Inc., a charitable organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC supports a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Joshua De La Torre is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Requisite Capital Management and Katerra before joining J.P. Morgan in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities specializes in investment consulting and advisory services primarily for institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework to its recommendations.

Michael Cohen is a financial advisor at Stifel with 44 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment analysis methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Juan Rodrigo Martin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously was employed at Axa Advisors, LLC, Cimpress/Vistaprint, and had a brief period of unemployment. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory models implemented through third-party sponsors and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.