James Griffin Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work history includes roles at The Arena Hub Inc. and Markens 23 LTD. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, with recommendations that may include ESG considerations.

Robert Metzger is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients from the Melville, NY branch. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1995 and holds the position of First Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor. Robert is a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and has additional professional designations including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Robert focuses on a goals-based approach to financial planning, tailoring strategies to the unique needs of each client. His expertise includes college education planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and providing ongoing guidance to help clients grow, preserve, and distribute their wealth. A lifelong New Yorker, Robert was born and raised in Queens and currently resides in Garden City South with his wife, Valerie, and their four sons. He earned a bachelor's degree from Long Island University. In addition to his professional work, Robert is involved in volunteering with organizations in his community. His personal interests include football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Peter Wright Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2008 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC. He serves as a board member for both the Our Lady of Consolation Foundation and the Salvation Army of Suffolk County. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of proprietary programs and third-party asset management solutions.

Nicholas Stern is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Applied Visions, Inc. and self-employment before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kristine Moraitis is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with the American Cancer Society and True North Community Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Paul Schifter is a Certified Financial Planner® with 45 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2017, following an 18-year tenure at Investacorp, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Schifter has been involved with independent and commercial insurance brokerage activities since the late 1980s. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual, pension, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, operating through thousands of financial professionals and managing a multi-billion dollar asset base across various platforms and custodians.

Michael Castiglie is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup and Bank of America, as well as a four-year tenure at Amherst College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Jacobi is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at firms including CitiGroup and HSBC Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a boys lacrosse coach at Elwood Middle School. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a primarily model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in various investment programs.

Stephen Birbiglia is a CFP® professional at LPL Financial with 37 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks, North Ridge Securities, and American Portfolios Advisors. Birbiglia is also an agent offering non-variable insurance products through Crump. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brendan Husch is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Royal Health and Racquet Club for six years. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Gail Hollingsworth is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at several firms, including Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Anthony Gippetti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His tenure at J.P. Morgan Securities began in 2015, and he has also worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm's advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting, while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Anthony Del Prete is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Kovack Advisors and TD Tax & Financial Solutions. He is the owner of Legacy Tax Specialist, Inc., where he prepares and advises clients on their taxes. Mass Mutual Investors Services provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, wrap programs, money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as collaborative, annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Anthony Barone is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brookhaven, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Barone is also involved in investment-related business activities through two entities he leads, Personal Power Development, Inc. and Anthony Barone Marketing, Inc., both established for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure while managing potential conflicts through oversight and disclosure.

Michael Foote is a Series 66-licensed advisor with LPL Enterprise in Melville, NY. He has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, his work history includes roles at several companies across various sectors, including Tampa Bay Boat Charter and Arrive Logistics. Outside of finance, his background includes positions in maritime and university settings. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and related insurance and trust services.

Lance Madris is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in helping individuals and families turn financial goals into actionable plans. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique priorities and develops personalized strategies that align investments with broader financial objectives. His approach emphasizes ongoing communication and proactive guidance to adapt strategies as clients' circumstances evolve. Lance focuses on areas including personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Holding professional designation as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he supports clients in navigating complex financial landscapes, addressing priorities from buying a home and saving for education to planning for long-term financial security. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Stony Brook University. Outside of work, Lance enjoys basketball, hiking, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Thomas Kolakowski is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Huntington, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Aflac. Outside of advising, he was involved with BWD Sports & Entertainment LLC for nearly two decades. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Christina Barbante is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, and Capital One Investing. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Personalized Wealth Management, LLC, providing financial planning services, and writes life insurance and annuity policies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by research and technology tools and serves more than 22,800 advisors nationwide.

Christopher Figuccio is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Huntington, NY, and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a structured asset allocation and investment manager advisory program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

William Hytner is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and 65, with 32 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Royal Alliance from 2017 and National Planning Corporation from 2003 to 2017. He is also the owner of Wealth Preservation Group, a sole proprietorship focusing on financial, estate, and investment planning. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform that offers brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with discretionary management options and access to alternative investments via third-party platforms.