Steven Ward is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked since 1986, totaling 37 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally assists with a family-owned photography business. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Thomas Mcguire is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education within the Longwood Central and Bayport-Blue Point School Districts, as well as involvement in travel baseball through BBP Travel Baseball. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Matthew Gold is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2000 after graduating with a bachelor's degree in Statistics from the University of Michigan. He started at Lebenthal, a New York municipal bond firm, and joined the Garden City office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in March 2006 following the firm's acquisition of Advest. Matthew holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, awarded in October 2010, and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification. He assists clients in determining long-term financial goals and implements wealth management strategies tailored to their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment objectives. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he builds and manages personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He collaborates with specialists in trust and estate planning, retirement planning, wealth accumulation, and wealth preservation to develop comprehensive solutions. Matthew lives in Syosset, NY with his wife and children. He is involved in his community as an assistant coach for the Syosset Basketball Association. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, boating, football, golfing, music, skiing, softball, spending time with family, traveling, and volleyball.

Jessica Valente is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Anthony Falco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2024. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he held roles at Raymond Opticians and was engaged in full-time education. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Tiffany Diaz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citibank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Donna Stefans is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at multiple firms including Adviseher Financial, Gold Coast Capital Management, and Cetera Wealth Services, and has been involved with her own entities, Stefans Associates, Inc. and Stefans Law Group PC. Stefans is also an attorney specializing in estate planning and trusts, and serves on the board of the Long Island Alzheimer's Association as well as holding leadership roles with the New York State Bar Association and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers, automated and bespoke investment strategies, and various program structures.

Thomas Moore is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at HSBC and over nine years at Wells Fargo Bank before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021. He serves as a representative of the Town Meetings in Darien, Connecticut, contributing to local civic activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Emma Paul is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she was involved with various organizations including the University of Florida and the Saugatuck Rowing Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning tools and scenario modeling to support clients’ financial decisions.

Dylan Koproski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Hamilton College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Endrit Rraci is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a waiter on Saturday nights at Rraci's Restaurant, a business he has been involved with since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Maryanne Bessler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2011, following three years at Investors Capital Corp. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in selling health insurance to small businesses and assisting clients with non-variable insurance applications. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Louis Addesso is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He is also co-owner of AFC Planning Group, a business involved in fixed insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Aaron Silberman is a CFP® professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Garden City, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Paige Doukas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked in investment banking at Stifel and completed her education at the University of South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of 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 conversations and firm-approved tools, relying on model-based outcomes rather than individual security recommendations.

Clinton Cameron is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and SunTrust Advisory Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by its research department and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Robert Spina Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

John Bellontine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolios, and supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with technology and a broad platform of financial products.

Tanya Gambale is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Additionally, she serves as a Notary Public for Suffolk County. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm operates within a broader broker-dealer and banking organization and employs an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Patrick Min is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at WnW Capital for eleven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive investment and planning services.