Timothy Grosso is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in home improvements and various local businesses. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses third-party asset managers and advisory programs, focusing on client-specific risk assessment and program matching without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Dervinder Singh is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a practicing attorney through his own legal firm, DERVINDER SINGH, ESQ PLLC. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a combination of firm-offered and third-party advisory models.

Ira Bergman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at North Ridge Securities Corp. and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for St. John Lutheran Church, where he prepares budgets and reviews financial statements. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Maria Morhous is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She has held Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at First Empire Securities, Inc. for 21 years before joining Stifel in 2019. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Daniel Liff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Jonathan Rekedal is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Osaic and Steadwise Advisors, starting his advisory career in 2025. He has been involved with the Community Synagogue of Rye since 2016. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing tools like asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Kristine Sabatino is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2012. Merrill, along 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 investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steve Shepherd is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tompkins Trust Company and LPL Financial from 2014 to 2022. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dennis Doherty is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at UBS since 2018, following a 16-year tenure at Scottrade, Inc. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and mutual fund distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Ryan Mcdermott is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has prior experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, and Janney Montgomery Scott. 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, delivering services through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due-diligence framework.

Maria Zoll is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance, Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, Eastridge Solutions, Computer Associates/Broadcom, and Deloitte & Touche. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Maria Zoll Tax & Advisory Services. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Stephanie Caen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Prior to that, she spent nine years at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Merrill, along 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, and institutions.

Erik Stevens is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Citigroup for eight years. He is also involved with Hendel Wealth Management Group as a financial advisor serving existing clients. 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, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Derick Pantoja is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2007, including ten years at Wells Fargo Bank and nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public in Yonkers, NY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

John Donaldson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions and experience in education and hospitality. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers and TAMPs, and participation in a wrap program.

Robert Papaleo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Christopher Mirandi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, working across both the LLC and Inc. entities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement income planning through written reports and ongoing advice that emphasize dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Frances Beiro serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where she has contributed since 2014. She is a partner in The Callahan Pascua Group and specializes in developing comprehensive wealth management strategies for individuals, families, and businesses. Her client focus includes college education planning, family wealth management, institutional investment consulting, liquidity management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and addressing the unique needs of women and clients in sports and entertainment. Frances holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, awarded in partnership with the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credentials. Frances earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on Political Science, Communication, and Psychology, from San Diego State University, and a Master of Business Administration from Alliant International University. She is fluent in Filipino and English and participates actively in professional organizations, serving as the National Chair of the Investments & Wealth Institute™ Conference Committee beginning in 2024. Frances also holds leadership roles with the Merrill Women's Exchange in San Diego, including President for 2024-2025, and is a member of the La Jolla Woman's Club. Outside of work, her interests include music, scrapbooking, tennis, traveling, writing, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Joseph Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Fitzpatrick serves as a trustee responsible for distributing assets held by a deceased individual. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management, supported by institutional trading capabilities and proprietary research.

Mary White is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of Angel Whispers, a greeting card business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employing a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.