John L'abbate is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and American Investment Planners, LLC. L'abbate is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through his work with American Taxes, Inc. and John L'Abbate LLC. 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 wide range of financial planning and asset management services, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Sheik Collins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. for 13 years. Collins is based in Brooklyn, NY. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paul Mulvihill is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley and has previously held roles at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and methodologies to model potential outcomes.

Heath Johnson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Brooklyn, NY, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 18 years of industry experience and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in e-commerce through ownership of MSG Products, LLC, and operates Brooklyn Meme, a business selling printed merchandise online. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, with certain portfolio services delivered by affiliated entities.

Clifford Sieber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntington, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sweet Hollow Management Corporation from 2014 to 2020. Outside of financial advising, Sieber is president and sole employee of CS2 Equipment Leasing Corp, a truck leasing business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Ackerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, following a 14-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

Alex Varkatzas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Adelphi University. Outside of finance, he serves as an associate trainer for youth soccer teams with Royal Sporting Group, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Dennis Weil is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 48 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at North Ridge Securities Corp and extensive work through his own firm, The Planning Group. He is also an instructor at the POHS Institute of New York, teaching continuing education classes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Eric Jacobs is a financial advisor with Stifel in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He worked at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2003 to 2019 before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, where he has been since 2019. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jenny Escobar is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2001 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and CEO of Empower Connect Solutions, a non-investment-related business based in East Meadow, NY. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Simon Blattstein is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he held roles at Binghamton University and Pinehaven Country Club. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers these services as either one-time or ongoing engagements and integrates planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Oscar Vidal is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and over 14 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Garden Leave before joining Mass Mutual in 2026. 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, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved tools and analyses.

Eric Abney is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president of EA Operating Corp, where he manages day-to-day operations and provides independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice primarily through Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Lionel Goldberg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at SHMONA LLC, a real estate investment-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market models.

Timothy Augustine is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at TD Bank and currently operates PTO Beverages LLC, a company focused on functional non-alcoholic beverages. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, delivering written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Matthew Hill is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2018, he spent 12 years with SII / John Hancock Financial Network. Hill markets his investment and securities business under multiple DBAs, including Client Focused Advisors and Hook Wealth Management. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization and offers a range of programs such as financial planning, Unified Managed Accounts, and third-party money manager solutions.

Kevin Ovington is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Baystate Financial and Family Wealth Decisions Group. Prior to his advisory roles, he had professional experience at Coopersburg Kenworth and in educational positions at Endicott College and William Tennent High School. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by advanced tools and multiple program options.

Matthew Mahabadi is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2019, following earlier roles at Foresters Financial Services. He is a 35% owner of Angarola & Mahabadi Wealth Management, a business affiliated with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures, including access to third-party managers and various discretionary authorities.

Michael Lupia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner in an investment-related real estate business. 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.

Liang Shen is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He aims to help individuals and businesses take control of their finances and achieve financial priorities by creating and developing generational wealth through personalized investment advice, tax-efficient strategies, estate services, and comprehensive financial planning. His approach is characterized by complex financial planning tactics tailored to clients' unique needs. Liang has extensive experience in finance, economics, business administration, and management with a demonstrated history in the global market industry. He possesses solid skills in financial modeling, analyzing, forecasting, valuation, and portfolio management. Liang is proficient in advisory services and behavioral finance, focusing on professional responsibility and acting in the best interest of his clients. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Shanghai Normal University and has earned multiple Master's degrees, including an MBA from Hult International Business School and degrees from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Liang maintains professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is proficient in English, Chinese, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.