Christa Pinero is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Napolitano is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works predominantly with corporate executives to navigate the challenges and complexities associated with concentrated stock positions, deferred compensation, and asset management. His approach is goals-oriented, focusing on developing customized financial strategies tailored to meet the specific needs of each client to help them pursue their financial objectives. Kyle holds a Bachelor's Degree from Marist University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Kyle is involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He also has personal interests that include baseball, basketball, cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Christopher Giuffrida is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset mandates. The firm’s investment decisions are centralized with an Investment Policy Committee and incorporate quantitative screening, qualitative research, and tax-aware processes.

Brandon Dariotis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Brian Rosoff is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services and Sterne Agee Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Omnia Financial, LLC, which focuses on branding, marketing, and website services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services with a multi-manager platform, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Mark Badami is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016. He is president of the Financial Planning Association of Long Island chapter and operates a cosmetic enhancement center as an owner/investor. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers using firm-approved tools and collaborative planning methods.

Joseph Barbusca is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. In this capacity, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized wealth plans. Prior to this, he worked as an Investment Specialist at JP Morgan Private Bank from 2009 to 2020. Joseph is a Certified Financial Planner™ who focuses on helping clients work toward their financial objectives. He emphasizes professionalism, candor, and quality in building long-term client relationships. Outside of his professional career, Joseph enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, outdoor adventures, reading, traveling, and parenthood.

Brett Jacobson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2023 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2023. Jacobson serves on the finance committee of Cold Spring Country Club in Huntington, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and a broad range of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct and corporate financial planning solutions.

Sean Bostwick is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, previously working at Planmember Securities Corporation and other firms. Bostwick is CEO of Bostwick Wealth Management, Inc., an Ameriprise financial franchise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides comprehensive reports and annual advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anthony Casagrande is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has additional experience working at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services Inc. He is also an accountant at Koval & Casagrande CPAs, PLLC, where he provides tax preparation and financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm supports advisors with various program options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Louis Levy is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles including Chief Executive Officer of North Ridge Wealth Planning LLC and President & CEO of North Ridge Insurance Services LLC. His experience also includes work at North Ridge Insurance Services and Cetera Wealth Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform supported by over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Kyle Nielsen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Alan Margolies is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008, following a tenure at Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes multiple third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Kenneth Kohn is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Kohn is also a 22% member of Eqinox Financial Partners LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Carolyn Cannistraro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Snow Companies and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services 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.

Christopher Eschmann is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and JP Morgan Institutional Investments. Eschmann is currently based in Huntington Station, NY. 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 blend of non-discretionary advisory and discretionary separately managed accounts (SMAs), employing multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive due diligence process for alternative investments.

Philip Pappas Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Pappas is also co-trustee for a partnership 401(k) plan and is involved in several investment-related business activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds.

Christopher Cierski is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2017. He applies a needs-based approach to financial planning, emphasizing thorough understanding of his clients to guide the process through discovery, analysis, and implementation. He continues to support clients by monitoring their progress and helping them navigate challenges to stay on track. Prior to his current role, Christopher was Senior Vice President of Investments at Dreyfus BNY Mellon from 1998 to 2017. He has over 20 years of experience in financial planning and investment management. Outside of his professional work, Christopher has interests in cooking and baking, fishing, gardening, parenthood, singing, and volunteering.

Thomas Ierna is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2025 and previously worked at Next Financial Group for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches hockey for the Peconic Hockey Foundation. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Dennis Gur is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant and Financial Representative, starting in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Associate Financial Advisor at Canoga Wealth Management from 2021 to 2022. Dennis focuses on co-creating disciplined and tailored financial plans that aim to grow wealth while managing risk. He emphasizes the importance of managing personal finances as a lifelong journey and partners with clients to develop strategies suited to their individual needs. Outside of his professional work, Dennis has personal interests in cars, fitness, golf, movies, pets, and traveling.