Shan Lin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Financial Advisors, World Financial Group, and Gate Gourmet Inc. He has also been involved with Sapphire Trip Inc. from 2019 to 2023. 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 investment strategies.

Brian Emery is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and is currently based in Point Lookout, NY. Emery serves on the Board of Directors for the Point Lookout Civic Association, where he is involved as CEO and Park Project Coordinator. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. It provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce personalized recommendation reports.

Stefan Kaplan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2017, as well as at MetLife Securities from 2011 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management and consulting services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Alexandru Cojocaru is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026, he worked at Edward Jones from 2022 to 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Leonard Baldassare is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' individual goals. Leonard focuses on areas such as education planning, executive and equity compensation services, institutional and corporate benefits, legacy planning, retirement planning, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. With a background that includes 20 years at a Fortune 100 company, Leonard transitioned to financial advising to pursue his passion for helping clients develop and achieve their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hofstra University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Leonard follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with Rotary International. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, boating, cooking, dancing, football, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Gwendolyn Williams is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2020, following 25 years at PFS Investment Inc. and over three decades with Primerica Financial Services. In addition to advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an operational model based on tiered wrap fees and ongoing oversight.

Brandon Findel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Equitable Advisors prior to his current role. 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.

Thomas Moehringer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and also at Webster Bank since 2021, with prior experience at Astoria Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.

Michael Kryger is a Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. In his current role, he focuses on helping families navigate multi-generational wealth through holistic planning and fostering trusted relationships. He works with a team to develop personalized financial plans tailored to clients' unique situations, goals, and aspirations. Michael has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, holding various positions including Vice President Branch Leader, Assistant Branch Leader, Vice President Financial Consultant, Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. His extensive tenure at Fidelity has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of wealth management and client service across multiple Long Island branches. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael enjoys attending concerts, fitness activities, social events with friends, music, reading, and playing table tennis.

John L'Abbate is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and American Investment Planners LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through roles at American Taxes Inc. and his own firm, John L'Abbate LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors, alongside various technology-driven investment strategies.

Sheik Collins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. for 13 years. Collins is based in Brooklyn, NY. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paul Mulvihill is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Garden City, NY, holding a Series 66 license and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 13 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, and it provides advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone planning.

Heath Johnson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in two e-commerce ventures: MSG Products, LLC, an Amazon FBA wholesale distribution business, and Brooklyn Meme, which sells computer-generated printed merchandise online. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Robert Ackerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, following a 14-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

Alex Varkatzas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Adelphi University. Outside of finance, he serves as an associate trainer for youth soccer teams with Royal Sporting Group, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Dennis Weil is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 48 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at North Ridge Securities Corp and extensive work through his own firm, The Planning Group. He is also an instructor at the POHS Institute of New York, teaching continuing education classes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Eric Jacobs is a financial advisor with Stifel in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He worked at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2003 to 2019 before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, where he has been since 2019. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jenny Escobar is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2001 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and CEO of Empower Connect Solutions, a non-investment-related business based in East Meadow, NY. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Simon Blattstein is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022. Prior to his advisory roles, he was involved with Binghamton University’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers planning as either a one-time or ongoing engagement and combines planning with managed account services through its WealthPlan option.

Oscar Vidal is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and over 14 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Garden Leave before joining Mass Mutual in 2026. 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, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved tools and analyses.