Matthew Mandell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Mandell serves on the Board of Directors for Appliance World. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Edwin Ayala is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Garden City, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Benchmark Realty & Management Corp., PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services since the mid-1990s. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered, percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Richard Catucci is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017, following a long tenure at MetLife Securities Inc. He also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, property, and casualty insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations tailored to clients' goals.

Salvatore Aprile is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent 17 years with Signator Investors Inc. Aprile is a part owner of M&B Associates, an accounting and tax preparation firm. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, operating a large multi-advisor platform with both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Jordan Bolebruch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses, and has six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SVB Capital, Fortress Investment Group, Facebook, and Citigroup. He was also involved with the Tryde app from 2019 to 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement models, select third-party managers, or develop custom strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Arman Arneja is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at OSMG International Auto Source from 2014 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, using a combination of quantitative screens and qualitative research to support its advisory process.

James Angwin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes 14 years at TIAA-CREF prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that integrates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Thomas Reagan is a financial professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, Reagan is an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and leads Merrick Planning Group, where he focuses on educating and guiding families in financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various portfolio management strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Frank Heraghty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stony Brook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bethpage Federal Credit Union since 2019, LPL Financial since 2008, and Astoria Federal Savings and Ifmg Securities from 2006 to 2019. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jason Wachtler is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2005 after earning dual bachelor's degrees in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University at Albany. He later obtained his MBA in Investments from Hofstra University. Jason holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His primary responsibilities focus on coordinating all aspects of the wealth management process and developing customized investment management strategies aligned with his clients' financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Jason is involved in his local community through coaching his sons' youth sports during the spring and fall seasons. He resides in Melville, New York with his wife and two sons.

Nick Arora is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop retirement plans, investment strategies, and comprehensive financial reviews. His approach emphasizes working closely with clients and leveraging the resources and specialists available at Fidelity to provide comfort and peace of mind. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nick served as Director of Investments at the United Nations Federal Credit Union from 2018 to 2020. He also held positions as Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2012 to 2018, and Account Executive at John Thomas Financial from 2010 to 2012. His 15 years of experience have focused on partnering with clients to pursue their financial goals through collaborative planning. Nick speaks Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include beach activities, family activities, food, social events with friends, parenthood, and traveling.

Theodore Rogu is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of T&T Bedrock LLC, a real estate investment company focused on residential properties. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing tailored strategies generally without investment discretion as part of planning engagements.

Joseph Leone is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, The Vanguard Group, and Charles Schwab Bank. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Empire Nutrition and Life Time. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 blend of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive alternative investment selection process.

Lawrence Schimel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainview, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Cousins is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Allstate Insurance Company and CitiGroup. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2021. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s planning services can be combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and management separate.

Leandro Fenster is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, ShareBuilder 401K, Capital One Financial Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Oppenheimer. In addition to his role at OSAIC, he is president of Ellipse Wealth Management LLC, a financial advisory business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services and emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various tools and third-party managers.

Clifford Meditz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Merrick, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firm since 2004. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Eric Bencivenga is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 12 years. Outside of advising, he is president of an inactive mortgage brokerage firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of advisors and utilizes various investment strategies and technology tools to support client accounts.

Kevin Podell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, where he provides financial planning and advisory services. He leverages the resources available to Fidelity clients to develop, execute, and refine financial plans tailored to client goals. He has experience as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity since 2023 and previously worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2023. Kevin holds a California Insurance License and is a Certified Financial Planner™. Kevin focuses on building lasting relationships by understanding the priorities of his clients to help them make informed financial decisions and plan for their futures.

Ronald Prendamano is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.