Michael Bartolotta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at RF Lafferty & Co Inc and Fulcrum Securities, Inc. He is also involved in Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity managing his practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Michael Boccio is a financial professional with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at American Portfolios, OSAIC, and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and North Ridge Wealth Planning, where he provides administrative support and customer service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Wayne Lee is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Jericho, NY, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Thomas Fostvedt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with WELLS FARGO Advisors from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor of a client’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Laura Salmon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bethpage, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2006. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Zixue Fan Soskin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Zixue held roles at ABI FI Corp, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, and DTI/Merrill Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Alfred Haber is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement with insurance-related business activities. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment programs and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Victor Argentina is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott and multiple positions within JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he has experience running a catering business and managing a vertical blinds company. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Frank Baird Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in steel sales and works as a life and health insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses software-based tools to deliver goal-oriented recommendations in collaborative annual planning relationships.

Joe Chan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he and his wife are landlords of a family rental property. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments, distinguished by its large scale and integrated operational structure.

Jeffrey Muchnick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Justin Maniscalco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC from 2014 to 2019. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Jericho, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and Global Investment Committee inputs.

Jackson Willis is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Marist University and Wegmans Food Markets. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party programs.

Stephen Pratola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Broadridge, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Pratola is also involved with Pratola Wealth Management LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Varun Soondar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley from 2023 to 2025 and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2016 to 2023. 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 modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Matt Curry is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Curry Financial Group, Inc., a corporation offering financial services related to his LPL business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by its research team and third-party strategists, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Charles Schlapp is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cetera. His career includes roles at North Ridge Securities Corp., National Life of Vermont, and Superior Financial Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Northport - E. Northport, Inc., a charitable organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC supports a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Juan Rodrigo Martin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously was employed at Axa Advisors, LLC, Cimpress/Vistaprint, and had a brief period of unemployment. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory models implemented through third-party sponsors and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Scott Horning is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He was previously with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 23 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of advising, Horning is involved in real estate through ownership in Compass Rose Student Housing, LLC, which subleases apartments to students attending trade school. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors, utilizing tools such as asset-allocation models, risk questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a range of investments.

Donna Huber is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Signalert Asset Management LLC for 24 years. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.