Robert Nicastro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Seaford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup and First Republic Investment Management. Outside of his advisory career, he is an owner and seed investor in Daylight RX Inc, a healthcare technology company focused on logistics between pharmaceutical manufacturers and local pharmacies. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a combination of quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence.

Mark Gopen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Great Neck, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Securities Corporation and Gilman + Ciocia, Inc. In addition to advisory work, he owns two tax preparation businesses and is involved as an independent insurance agent and mortgage loan originator. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, combining proprietary model strategies and third-party managers with multiple custody and platform options.

Steven Keane is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1986 and previously at Pruco Securities, LLC. Keane is also associated with The Katz Group as a financial advisor. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach, providing financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Michele Meilamed is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2020 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm offers a range of capabilities including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, capital markets services, and wealth management solutions.

Matthew Fiore is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including concurrent roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Michael Schneider is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Garden City office. He works with high-net-worth individuals, families, and small business owners to develop financial strategies aimed at achieving their short- and long-term goals. With over thirty years of experience in the financial services industry, Michael leverages his expertise to provide thoughtful, value-added advice utilizing Merrill Lynch’s comprehensive platform. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lehigh University and a Master of Business Administration from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and an inactive Certified Public Accountant license. Outside of his professional role, Michael participates in community activities, including volunteering with the Kiwanis Club. He resides in Garden City, NY, with his wife and two daughters and enjoys reading, spending time with his family, surfing, and swimming.

Gabriel Siri is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Jemcare, and the Young Adult Institute, among others. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Jason Rogoff is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Rogoff serves as Executive Director of the Merrick Bellmore Little League and is the owner of Vantage Auto Group of Long Island, an auto purchasing and leasing business. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority, focusing on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning.

Craig Goldberg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for an investment-related family trust. 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 approach is IPS-driven and includes discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Zupka III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. and Cetera Advisors. Zupka is also the secretary of James' Journey, a nonprofit focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions, using asset-allocation tools and risk assessment to manage portfolios across multiple platforms.

Paul Pedretti is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience. He currently works at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and has previously held roles at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large 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 reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anthony Zambri is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner at Zambri Enterprises, a business entity involved in real estate ownership. 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 and model portfolio programs, and supports its advisors with proprietary research and technology tools.

Volha Kaliada is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, with prior experience at Investors Bank and Baruch College. 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 manager due diligence. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Colleen Clancy Cucuzzo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both 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 structured planning tools designed to model investment outcomes.

Brian Tveter is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2000 and with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, multi-asset model portfolios, and a formal alternative investment onboarding process.

Melody Graham is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and currently operates out of Melville, NY. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice rooted in investment research and tax-aware strategies.

Seamus Mitchell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2004 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. He holds the Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Alexander Vanegas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has experience at firms including Northwestern Mutual, Flagstar Bank, and J.P. Morgan Chase. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Michael Stiuso is a financial advisor at Stifel with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc. for nine years before joining Stifel in 2023. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which use forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Jake Rockower is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and The First National Bank of Long Island. Outside of his advisory work, he is also employed in tax and accounting services and serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios.