John Petrizzi is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1983. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

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.

Godfrey John is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Valley Stream, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Integrated Technology Business Solutions and is involved with Chemma Consulting, Inc., both unrelated to investment management. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

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.

Christopher Liotta is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and Maximus Financial Services since 2009. Outside his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a multi-manager platform that provides access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

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.

Lee Meddin is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2025. Prior to joining UBS, he spent 10 years at Sagacious Capital, LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Steven Benjamin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodmere, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sterling National Bank, National Securities Corp, and M&T Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-supported strategies.

Mary Chan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and First Republic Bank and Securities Company. Chan serves as a board member of the Chinatown Health Clinic Foundation, which raises funds in support of a community health organization. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Laura Palacios is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Signature Securities Group Corp./Signature Bank for 16 years and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 2 years. Palacios serves as treasurer on the board of Huntington Matters, a for-profit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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.

Peter Canale is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at Santander Bank and MML Investors Services, spanning over a decade. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. 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 affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

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.

Elana Gofman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in creating tailored, risk-managed investment strategies that align with clients’ personal preferences and market conditions. Elana focuses on various areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Elana began her career with roles at Morgan Stanley and Alliance Bernstein before joining Merrill Lynch in 2015. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and has earned several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Elana emphasizes a collaborative approach with clients and their families, focusing on defining unique priorities and goals to develop comprehensive financial plans reviewed regularly. Outside of her professional work, Elana resides on Long Island with her husband and four children. Her personal interests include cooking, dancing, reading, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with family. She is also active in volunteering and fundraising for various charities.

Steven Sasson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co for five years each, among other roles. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and brokerage and insurance products.