Karen Tarpey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, 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 in delivering these services and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated broker-dealer and insurance companies.

John Creeron is a financial advisor with Ameriprise and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 42 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Raymond James Financial Services and associated firms before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team that delivers tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations.

Kristi Rossy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds the Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience, including ten years at Ameriprise. Rossy is a managing director and 40% partner at Wayfinder Wealth Management and is involved in several business management roles, including as president of KRossy Ventures, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using various analytical tools and maintains specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Juan Romero is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Maureen O'Donnell. Before entering the financial industry, he worked in various positions outside the sector, including at Ikea and Dick's Sporting Goods. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing annual income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Santini is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Royal Alliance and National Planning Corporation. He is a partner in Santini & Tastrom LLC, a firm involved in investment-related activities, and also serves as a representative selling life and health insurance and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services as well as access to third-party investment managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Anthony Vlachos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Melville, NY. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 63 license, with nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at National Planning Corporation and is involved with WizdomTower Risk LLC, where he has been active for twelve years. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Peter Lamberti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott and Oppenheimer. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options tailored to plan objectives.

Peter Che is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a family dry-cleaning business that ceased operations in 2022. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Reuben Birnbaum is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of BWM Holdings LLC, a real estate investment entity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and methodologies in its financial planning process.

Loretta Morano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Melville, NY, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market scenario modeling.

Jane Carmody is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial and The First National Bank of Long Island. Carmody owns and manages JSC Management Inc., an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels to provide tailored recommendations.

Donald Mccormick is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of NuMac Realty, LLC, a real estate business. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice primarily for clients with significant assets under management.

Marc Selanikio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., he worked for seven years at David Lerner Associates and spent three decades at Pack and Ship Port Washington, Inc. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Lisa Van Der Voort is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked with Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill, developing expertise in quantitative data analysis to offer clients data-driven strategies aimed at building appropriate risk-adjusted portfolios. Lisa's approach starts with understanding what is important to her clients, enabling her to help them pursue a range of financial priorities including general investing, philanthropic efforts, tax-advantaged solutions, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen events. She also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and business solutions. Lisa holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Auburn University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is actively involved with Bank of America's Military Support & Assistance Group and serves as a mentor with Statement Arts. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys activities such as hiking, boating, chess, reading, rock climbing, soccer, tennis, and spending time with her family.

Jay Brown is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds a Series 63 designation. 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, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jamie Shapiro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and was previously with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Shapiro has been involved as a fixed insurance agent since 1980. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with proprietary research and technology tools.

Lee Hochheiser is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 65 designation and approximately three years of industry experience. He is also employed full time at Hochheiser, Deutsch and Company, Inc., a firm focused on holistic financial planning, insurance services, and retirement planning. Prior to his current roles, he worked in sports media sales and has experience in marketing and insurance business management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, 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 a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment options.

James Oliver is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a prior role at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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.

Mary Anskat is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Riversource Distributors Inc. for 14 years. Anskat is based in Hauppauge, NY. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Michael Papadoulis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at MBSC Securities Corporation for 15 years. 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 IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.