Neal Manfredi is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Manfredi holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and serves as an arbitrator for the FINRA Dispute Resolution Arbitration Program. He is also Chancellor of a local Knights of Columbus council. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services built on proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Steven Katz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years and Equitable Advisors for 3 years. He is based in Lindenhurst, NY. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Shuxin Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, she was employed at 51 Careers Inc. and New York University. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edward Sorrentino is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at PHX Financial Services, By-The-Numbers LLC, and DNR Consulting, as well as teaching experience at Baruch College and St. Anthony's High School. Outside of financial advising, he has involvement with health insurance through United Healthcare Oxford and Anthem. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Andrew Lawlor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, and previously at JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2021. Outside of finance, he was involved with Fresh Air Vacations Inc. from 2012 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct engagements and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Anthony Ghiglieri is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise and HSBC in various capacities from 2015 to 2025. Outside of advisory work, he is associated with Elysium Wealth Management LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Katherine Milby is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and experience with organizations such as the University of Virginia and the Embassy of Australia. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jackie Gaines is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, she spent 13 years with Avantax Insurance Agency and related entities. Outside of her advisory role, Gaines owns Gaines CPAs PLLC, providing tax preparation and consulting services, and operates Gaines Advisory Services, advising businesses on operations, accounting, tax planning, and process automation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and affiliated and unaffiliated managers.

Kathleen Reilley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1988 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as President and Treasurer of a condominium association, overseeing property maintenance and financial budgeting. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Samuel Schiffer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services since 1995 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved analytical tools and offering event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Robert Friedman is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked extensively with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC before joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Jeremy Rayburn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with I.M.M. Vista Drive, LLC, a real estate entity where he serves as an officer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment modeling in its approach and serves clients through both direct and employer-sponsored arrangements.

Robert Cohen is a financial advisor with Stifel in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked for UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2018 before joining Stifel in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Cohen is a managing partner of several real estate-related ventures. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Adam Wood is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a background as an estate planning attorney, Adam spent nearly a decade running his own law firm, gaining insight into how accomplished individuals approach wealth, succession planning, and legacy decisions. Since joining Merrill in 2019, he has transitioned into a financial advisory role focused on providing comprehensive wealth planning to affluent entrepreneurs, business founders, and executives. Adam combines his legal knowledge with the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to help clients streamline their advisory relationships and understand the importance of structuring wealth to achieve financial, business, philanthropic, and intergenerational goals. He is attentive to client needs during challenging life transitions and encourages open communication to alleviate emotional burdens that can impact financial decision-making. He holds a Juris Doctorate from The Touro College Jacob Fuchsberg Law Center and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Scranton, where he played lacrosse. Adam prioritizes fitness and nutrition and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the United Veterans Beacon House. He and his wife, Allyson, reside in Kings Park, New York with their three children.

Andrew Krakauer is a ChFC® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors since 1999. Prior to the firm's current branding, he was with Axa Advisors, LLC, maintaining a continuous tenure through the transition. 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 uses a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk profiles.

Nicholas Quinn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, and American Express. He is based in Farmingdale, NY. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team, incorporating ESG frameworks and a range of eligible strategies.

Christopher Cunningham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked for INVEST Financial Corp. for 22 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Damon Marra is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and LPL Financial. He is also a co-owner of Retirement Plan Consulting Group LLC, where he is actively involved in retirement plan consulting. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Andrew Chase is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Cordoba Asset, Equitable Advisors, and the Development Corporation for Israel. He is associated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Justin Moore is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill and Macy's. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.