Myron Edelman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 2006 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, Edelman is involved in life and health insurance sales. 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 offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools and supports implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Paul Trause is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Garden City, NY, with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Trause serves on the board of directors for the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island and maintains a website that features local restaurant reviews. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach involves collaboration between a centralized service team and financial advisors, with recommendations based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Haritomeni Karavakis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Garden City, NY. Holding a Series 66 designation, Karavakis has two years of industry experience and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Ernst and Young, and other firms. 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. The firm uses structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Erin Sullivan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Ameriprise since 2019 and prior experience in banking and retail. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering 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.

Elzie Ross III is a Series 66 licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, and spent eight years at T-Mobile before entering the financial services field. Outside of advisory work, he owns KB Entertainment/Knockout Boyz, where he hosts social events and is involved in music production and performance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform that provides access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies across multiple program structures.

Sydney Khedouri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds over 55 years of industry experience. He has worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1993, and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Khedouri also operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, using firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations tailored to clients’ goals.

Douglas Weaver is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously held roles at Capital One Investing, LLC and Capital One Advisors, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, supporting clients in implementing and updating their plans.

Lee Meddin is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience currently with UBS Financial Services. He spent 10 years at Sagacious Capital, LLC before joining UBS in 2025. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Theresa Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She has also been affiliated with Brooklyn College since 2025. Merrill, together 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 various institutions, supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Mary Chan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Bank, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Chan serves as a board member of the Chinatown Health Clinic Foundation, a community health organization in New York. Merrill, together 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Laura Palacios is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Signature Securities Group Corp./Signature Bank for 16 years, as well as at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Citigroup Global Markets, and Citicorp Investment Services. She serves as treasurer on the board of Huntington Matters, a for-profit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions and supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with a combination of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools.

William Carmody is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and a broad platform that includes underwriting and securities-backed lending programs.

Elana Gofman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in creating tailored, risk-managed investment strategies that align with clients’ personal preferences and market conditions. Elana focuses on various areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Elana began her career with roles at Morgan Stanley and Alliance Bernstein before joining Merrill Lynch in 2015. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and has earned several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Elana emphasizes a collaborative approach with clients and their families, focusing on defining unique priorities and goals to develop comprehensive financial plans reviewed regularly. Outside of her professional work, Elana resides on Long Island with her husband and four children. Her personal interests include cooking, dancing, reading, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with family. She is also active in volunteering and fundraising for various charities.

Steven Sasson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and also offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning services.

Paul Van Steen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2016, including its predecessor entity Ameriprise Financial Services. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2009 to 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, utilizing proprietary research and third-party data to provide detailed recommendations on asset allocation and withdrawal strategies.

Kimberly Perez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2020 and has been with Morgan Stanley’s Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions since 2020 and 2021, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Helen Scannapieco is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc., Northeast Asset Management LLC, and Northeast Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting. 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 access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advisor tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial services.

Cameron Mc Carthy is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mercer Investments for five years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlooks to assist clients in their financial decisions.

Luis Cabral is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, HSBC Bank USA, and KeyBank among other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research-driven, diversification-based investment approaches while offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Warren Sanger Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 21 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp and five years at LPL Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the NCA Nassau Cemetery Association and is involved with Coliseum Gun Traders. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.