Martin Schwartz is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1983 and has over four decades of experience serving multiple generations of clients across various financial stages. His practice focuses on areas such as college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Throughout his career, Martin has worked with entrepreneurs, real estate investors, physicians, teachers, attorneys, CPAs, retirees, and diverse family structures, providing comprehensive planning and coordination with clients' CPAs and attorneys for tax-minimization and estate planning strategies. His approach involves acting as a full-service team that prioritizes and plans for clients' futures, simplifying complex financial decisions, and addressing various life transitions including retirement, wealth transfer, and long-term care planning. Martin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He resides on Long Island, New York with his spouse and enjoys baseball, football, golfing, ice hockey, reading, and spending time with his family. He has also served the community for 26 years through his affiliation with the Five Towns Kiwanis Club, holding positions such as Past President and Treasurer Emeritus.

George Christodoulou is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, JPMorgan Chase, and Prudential Borrowing. 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 advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Rhonda Sossner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Commonwealth Financial Network, Avantax Investment Services, and several entities named Strickoff Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer and Secretary of a retail hardware store. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Kaylee Mc Fadzen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was employed at the Town of Huntington Assessor's Office and studied at Binghamton University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Ryan Rielly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2017 and previously worked at First Empire Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 registrations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Magliocco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Denkberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Royal Alliance since 2012. In addition to his financial advisory role, he serves as counsel to the Commissioners of the New York City Board of Elections, a position he has held since 1991, and has been an attorney since 1989. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include a range of investment types on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Eric Hood is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly 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.

Daniel Eisenberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, he worked for Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. He also serves as a trustee for an irrevocable living trust for his family. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Michael Grand is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at OSAIC and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO). Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director on the board of a Manhattan residential cooperative and founded RevUp Private Wealth, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Fred Tantillo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked for Royal Alliance Associates, Inc./Osaic Wealth, Inc. for 33 years. He also owns a tax preparation business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Sonia Karia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a jewelry store and a 5G internet business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Larson Bennett is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America and Brown Brothers Harriman, as well as a role at Dartmouth College. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

John Guzzetti is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping individuals and families pursue their financial goals through personalized investment, retirement, and wealth planning strategies. John specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys basketball, chess, pickleball, soccer, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Gina Ayasse is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for eight years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Gregory Matzelle is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates GNB Wealth Strategies Group, a support company, and serves as president of Ten Ten Associates, an LLC managing common expenses for his branch office. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans developed through detailed client interviews and risk profiling.

Thomas Kenny is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Joseph Di Fusco is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also involved with Casa Maria Grazia LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm offers its services on a non-discretionary basis and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Matthew Mandell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Appliance World in Huntington, NY. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

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.