Brian Katz is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Tristan Pesqueira is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and began his advisory role at Equitable Advisors in 2026. His prior work includes roles at Shoprite, Amerivents, and various educational institutions. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a blend of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Daniel Kresh is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Royal Alliance, and he operates Creative Wealth Management LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is a USPTA Certified Tennis Professional and works as a tennis instructor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and participant-level retirement advice, delivering services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Linda Sanders is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Morgan Stanley, having previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Sanders serves as a board member of the Sunshine Prevention Center, a nonprofit focused on children, youth, education, and health. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment and financial services.

Mark Sonnenblick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include extended tenures at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and his own agency, Mark Jay Sonnenblick Agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Steven De Leo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held roles at Capital One Sharebuilder and Capital One Bank from 2009 to 2021. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Karla Butler is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, Marcus Organization, and Equitable Advisors, among others. Butler also operated Karla P. Butler Tax Services from 2021 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Edward Wess is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers access to derivatives and commodities capabilities uncommon among institutional advisory programs.

Steven Vessa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ronkonkoma, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Bank, Merrick Financial Group, and Momentum Solar. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed at the Brookhaven Free Library. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Aaron Wolson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Diane Honoski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab in various capacities since 2013. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is also registered as a commodity pool operator and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Kalle Ruga is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Daniel Giuliante is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with LPL Enterprise. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held roles at Lion Search Group and Execu-Search. He is also associated with Daniel Giuliante LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and also offers access to insurance products and affiliated trust services.

Aidan Keane is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, Bank of America, and In The Shed, as well as entrepreneurial experience with Integrity Sealcoating and Junk Removal, LLC. 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.

Stephen Hiller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has been affiliated with both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011 and 2012 respectively. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides model-based and discretionary managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment strategies including tax-aware options and support for reasonable investment restrictions.

John Froberg is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth. His prior roles include positions at SagePoint Financial, Hightower Advisors, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory duties, he engages in public speaking through a sole proprietorship focused on creating and delivering presentations. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform integrating discretionary and third-party strategies.

Russell Noletto is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at G.distributors, LLC, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and Regions Bank, among others. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Dinehart is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Melville, NY, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as trustee for an irrevocable trust established for his parents. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of third-party asset managers and advisory programs and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans through credentialed representatives.

Michael Galardi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Northwell Health, and Leviton Manufacturing Co. Outside of finance, he officiates Little League baseball games in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

Karen Manley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2011, including a brief tenure at BofA Securities in 2019. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.