Anthony Vlachos is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Melville, NY. He has previously worked at NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION and has been involved with WizdomTower Risk LLC since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technology solutions.

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 Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase for 14 years before joining Merrill in 2023. He was also the owner of a family-operated dry-cleaning business that ceased operations in 2022. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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 in Melville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2017 before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Shapiro is involved as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios, research, and a variety of specialized investment solutions.

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 with Ameriprise in Shreveport, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Riversource Distributors Inc. for 14 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary advice in collaboration with clients’ financial advisors.

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 with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013 and also has a tenure at Bank of America, N.A. dating back to 2011. 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, and institutional investors. The firm’s integration with Bank of America’s corporate platform allows access to a wide range of financial products and services.

Alejandro Cebrian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC. 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 advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Patricia Morrissey serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill Lynch in 1998 and has since developed extensive experience in investment analysis, portfolio management, and client services. She acts as an analyst for investments, overseeing implementation of discretionary model portfolios, asset allocation reviews, and trust and estate matters for clients. Ms. Morrissey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance from SUNY Albany. She has earned professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise supports a client-focused approach delivering personalized financial solutions. Outside of her professional role, Patricia is dedicated to community involvement and physical fitness. She has completed the Chicago Marathon and aims to participate in future marathons to support charitable causes. Additionally, she is active with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, contributing to efforts against blood cancers.