Michael Cavaliere III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Democracy Funding, LLC and CabotLodge Securities 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 approach emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and broad investment solutions.

Thomas Schilling is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, with a broad range of regulatory registrations that support derivatives and commodities capabilities.

David Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously spent 10 years at Neuberger Berman, LLC. 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.

Rodolfo Martin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a deacon at the Church of St Aidan, assisting the pastor during Mass. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party program sponsors to deliver its services, including ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Brian Conlon is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, following six years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Conlon is involved with Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity that manages his financial advisory practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

John Friedman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for 14 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a GoFundMe initiative supporting the Kuna Indian Tribe by helping to replace their basketball court and provide sneakers for local children. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Christopher Mc Intosh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at major firms including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. He serves on the board and chairs the Investment Committee of the Locust Valley Cemetery Association, a nonprofit focused on the long-term management of a historic cemetery. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Joshua Drapkin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Stifel Financial Corp., Jefferies LLC, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that include fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing a broad range of capital markets and research-driven solutions.

Akira Kido is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. He serves as a board member for the Tokyo Christian University Foundation, Inc., a charitable organization supporting the university's mission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and market modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

Emmanuel Zisis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and Royal Alliance Associates, INC., and owns Clearscope Wealth, a financial services firm. He serves as vice president of The Peter Latos Prostate Cancer Foundation, which focuses on raising prostate cancer awareness. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, providing access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across various program structures.

Joseph Giardino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also involved with Certainty of Uncertainty LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kenny Batres is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Uber, Home Depot, Stop & Shop, and Henry Norman Hotel. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, the firm with which he is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base comprising retail and institutional investors, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Wayne Pfeiffer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including the period when the firm operated as AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in WJP Insurance Services, Inc. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s investment approach involves matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset managers and sponsored advisory programs.

Christopher Loria is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Prior to his current role, he held positions at both firms starting in 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive owner of two eCommerce businesses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, implementing strategies tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a mix of in-house and third-party managers.

Suzanna Charbonnier is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized portfolio management and integrated services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Richard Meier II is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. His career includes ten years at MetLife Securities Inc. before joining Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services, where he has worked since 2016 and 2017, respectively. He serves as an ambassador for the GAMA Foundation and acts as an emissary for Finseca, an insurance industry research organization involved in fundraising, sponsorship, and recruiting. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a collaborative, annual planning process using firm-approved analytical tools, with a range of investment and planning services including specialized programs such as divorce planning and estate-settlement assistance.

Bryan Pendrick is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and spent 15 years with Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. before joining OSAIC. Outside of his advisory work, Pendrick serves on the executive committees of the Long Island Golf Association and the Metropolitan Golf Association. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

Augustine Abbatiello is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera in Westbury, NY, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services. Augustine is also involved with Long Island Financial Planning Group, a business associated with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Theodore Brakatselos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Asset Management from 2002 to 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a church choir director during the academic year. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Matthew Russo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2018 to 2021. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.