Mallory Brenner is a CFP® with over 32 years of industry experience. She currently works at Merrill and previously held roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Citicorp Investment Services. Brenner serves as an Honorary Director of the Suffolk Y JCC, a nonprofit organization. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal CIO teams and third-party managers.

Matthew Galati is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 credential. He has one year of experience in the industry and previously worked at Citibank for three years and Del Vino Vineyards for two years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools.

Brendan Whitehead is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Ameriprise and Northwestern Mutual. His background also includes roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Sacred Heart University and Kellenberg Memorial High School. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Arthur Gonsalves III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2019 before joining Raymond James in 2019. He is also associated with Girard Wealth Management Group as a branch manager and service financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Matthew Thompson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Thompson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He serves as a board member for the American Red Cross of Nassau County. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, including the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Hector Dominguez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Levittown, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure while managing potential conflicts through disclosure and oversight.

Stephen Anglim is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jupiter, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Osso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and also maintains a role at Wells Fargo Bank, NA. His prior experience includes a position at David Lerner Associates and work with O & B Realty Corp. 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.

Matt Hughes is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Eric Hudson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Key Investment Services LLC, Ameriprise, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions backed by in-house and third-party research.

David Mottes is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as director of business development for PPS Advisors, Inc. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of customized investment strategies and program options.

Richard Schnier Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Stifel, Barclays Capital Inc., and Lehman Brothers Inc. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized advisory programs and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Lee Lessing is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Lessing's Inc for nearly two decades. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients such as employer-sponsored retirement plans and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and model-driven investment implementation through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Tohill is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services while maintaining separate delivery of each.

Derek Downing is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Empire Securities before joining Stifel Nicholas in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for the St. James Smithtown Little League, a local youth sports organization. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Anthony Fusaro is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in Fusaro Cerrato Enterprise, LLC, which is a non-investment-related business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Quartararo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Deutsche Bank Securities. He serves as an acting trustee for a family life insurance trust. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles, research resources, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Gerard Kuzniewski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Farmingdale, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term service with Primerica Financial Services since 1993 and roles with the New York City Board of Education. Outside of financial advising, he is an independent contractor with Melaleuca, receiving residual income. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program focused primarily on individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm operates at scale with model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, and delivers advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Jose Rosario is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment committee estimates in its process.

Christopher Bergmann is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. from 2018 to 2024 and Eastern Suffolk BOCES from 2013 to 2018. Outside of finance, he owns Chris Bergmann Photography, specializing in sports and event photography since 2012. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.