James Marino is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its related entities since 2009. Marino also manages his own firm, Marino Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm uses Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Paul Wexler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1987 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors and investment committee for the Dysautonomia Foundation, a nonprofit focused on clinical research related to the disorder. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Barbaro Barnett is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Elite Feats and engagement with St. John's University and Just In Time Racing. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm operates both as a broker-dealer and futures commission merchant, integrating institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Steven Tambone is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Hauppauge, NY. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a board member of S. George's Golf & Country Club in Setauket, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Margreit Mc Innis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, Equity First Consultants, and several other financial firms. Outside of advising, she is an author and freelance writer with over ten years of experience publishing novels and eBooks on creative writing. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

James Siciliano is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Daniel Wyllie is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, and Citibank. He also formed Wyllie Enterprises, LLC, a limited liability company initially intended for social media marketing and advertising, though it is currently inactive. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Justin Leskow is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years at the firm and eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Mark Labriola is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. He serves as co-trustee and holds power of attorney for a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Robert Blair is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has over a decade of experience with Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Blair serves as a board member of the Briarwood Estates Home Owners Association in Niantic, CT. 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 approach is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Eduardo Matute is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is vice president and partner of A&M Food Adventures Inc., a takeout restaurant where he assists with financial management. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christopher Helin is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2023. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research and model portfolios.

Christopher Renna is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. for 10 years. In addition to his advisory role, Renna serves as a branch manager at Conservative Wealth. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers services to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and serves over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Michael Karwoski is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 2013, he has worked with clients to provide customized investment strategies tailored to their individual goals. His expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement income strategies, personal retirement planning, and special needs planning, among others. Michael focuses on simplifying clients’ financial lives by prioritizing their objectives and developing personalized strategies. Michael has been a registered Financial Advisor since 2010. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Yale University, where he also competed in Division 1 hockey and lacrosse. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of work, Michael enjoys coaching youth lacrosse, playing golf, and participating in various outdoor sports. He lives in Northport, NY, with his wife Brenna and daughter Caroline. He volunteers with community organizations and values the Merrill tradition of community service.

Erica Lupinacci is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 17 years of industry experience, all at Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in spiritual healing as an energy healer and clairvoyant reader. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, with offerings that range from comprehensive advisory programs to corporate financial planning agreements.

Ryan La Mar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sayville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, he worked at Steel Ridge Advisors and has been involved with Binghamton University since 2022. He has also participated in community activities with the Sayville Yacht Club and local schools. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines algorithmic tools with advisor oversight and delivers a broad range of advisory and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Gary Kogel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since March 2000. He leads The Kogel Donato Wealth Management Group, a multigenerational team that partners with executives, business owners, and professionals in sports and entertainment to develop personalized financial strategies. The group focuses on long-term client relationships, providing proactive, organized, and trusted guidance to align financial plans with clients' goals. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Gary previously worked as a Bank Manager at Bank of America. He founded The Kogel Group in 2017, which evolved into The Sullivan Kogel Wealth Management Group in 2019 before becoming The Kogel Donato Wealth Management Group in 2024. His expertise encompasses areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Gary holds a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Albany and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in community activities, notably supporting the New York Blood Center. In his personal time, Gary enjoys golfing, ice skating, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Aldo Valente is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010. Outside of his work at Wells Fargo, he has a partial ownership interest in The Hamlet Group Wealth Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of planning services that are tailored to clients with a net-worth threshold, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

Hussain Butt is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is dedicated to managing clients' wealth by understanding their full financial picture and creating personalized strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Hussain provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Growing up with self-employed parents, Hussain has insight into the challenges and opportunities of running a business. He specializes in delivering solutions that combine banking, cash management, investments, lending, and tax-efficient strategies. His approach emphasizes sound advice and serving as a single point of contact for both banking and wealth management needs. Hussain holds a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed his high school education at Valley Stream South High School. Outside of work, Hussain enjoys cooking, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Evan Murphy is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 18 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He maintains involvement with two business entities under LPL, Dune Walk Wealth Management Group and Platinum Cove Capital Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.