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.

Ashley Lang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2004 and is currently involved with Shaklee as a wellness industry consultant. Lang also consults in the skin care sector through Rodan + Fields. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored retirement-income recommendations.

Joseph Cardino Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Copiague, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a Primerica-related legal entity and owns a company that leases office space for Primerica operations. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Edward Oesterle is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2013, alongside a tenure at Bank of America dating back to 2011. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alejandro Cebrian is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, and Td Waterhouse Investor Services Inc before joining J.P. Morgan in 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Patricia Morrissey is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill Lynch in 1998 as a legal assistant in the Office of General Counsel and transitioned to the Islip office in 2000 as a Registered Client Associate. Since 2004, she has worked as an Analyst-Investments, implementing discretionary model portfolios, reviewing client asset composition and allocation, administering equity and options trading, and managing trust and estate matters. Throughout her career, Patricia has focused on delivering personalized, high-touch service tailored to client needs. She supports clients in adapting to Merrill's technological applications, including MyMerrill and MyMerrill mobile apps. Patricia holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Patricia graduated magna cum laude from SUNY Albany with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance. Outside of work, she is active in community involvement and charitable activities, including participation in marathons and support for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Samuel Plotsky is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Renewal By Anderson and CVS Pharmacy. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary assets, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Timothy Frohberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked with firms including Avantax and Equitable Advisors and served in the NYPD for ten years. Frohberg is also the author of an investment-related book on retirement planning and operates his own advisory firm, Timothy Michael Wealth Management, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various investment management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Anthony Martino is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years. Martino is also involved in insurance sales and operates under the DBAs Latitude Wealth Advisors and Steadwise Wealth Advisors, offering comprehensive financial planning services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Sean Vail is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Brad Foster is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers both brokerage and investment advisory services, relying on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for asset allocation and financial planning guidance.

Jonathan Ehrlich is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2019. Ehrlich is also a certified public accountant and a partner at EB Group CPAs LLP, where he provides tax preparation services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools and modeling to support client goals, with additional capabilities in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA plan consulting.

Patrick Byrne Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and has also worked with Maximus Financial Services since 2002. Outside of financial advisory, he serves as president of the Smithtown/Brookhaven Civic Association and hosts a weekly public access television program discussing local civic issues. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Steven Vitale is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services Inc from 2008 to 2020 before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of several LLCs managing rental properties. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment strategy uses proprietary forward-looking capital market models developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.