William Engellis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, and delivers tailored recommendations supported by its research and planning tools.

Ann Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and spent one year at Citigroup Global Markets prior to that. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to support its financial advisors.

Michael Palma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2019 before joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Thomas Brucia is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Long Island Branch LLC (doing business as Affiliated Wealth Advisors), and other related entities. Outside of financial services, he serves as the musical director of a women's chorus within the Sweet Adelines International organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform to independent advisors nationwide. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing various portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Forrest Close is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing close to 40 years of experience in the financial industry, including 25 years on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. At Merrill Lynch, he is a member of the GC Group, which focuses on helping multigenerational families maintain their lifestyles and make informed decisions about their wealth through comprehensive strategies encompassing lending, insurance, and banking solutions. Forrest holds a B.A. in Economics from Columbia University and maintains several professional designations, including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he offers clients personalized financial strategies by managing custom investment portfolios, utilizing Merrill Lynch Wealth Management models, and selecting third-party investment strategies on a discretionary basis. In his personal life, Forrest enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, engaging in activities such as beach outings in summer and skiing in winter. He has been actively involved in his community, serving as President of the Board at Trackside Teen Center in Wilton, CT, and participating in his local church, Wilton Presbyterian Church.

Craig Irby is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with executives and business owners, particularly those in the aerospace and defense sector, to develop customized financial plans aimed at growing net worth through systematic investing. His expertise includes managing highly appreciated equity compensation and providing tailored financial planning solutions for owner/operators. Craig holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Bay Shore High School, an Associate's Degree from Suffolk County Community College, a Bachelor's Degree from Farmingdale State College, and attendance at SUNY Albany without degree conferral. He is involved with professional organizations such as Friends Of Connetquot and Mission Be. Outside of his professional work, Craig has interests in adventure sports, basketball, boating, boxing, camping, golfing, music, running, surfing, and traveling.

Ronaveer Mitra is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*Trade, and MassMutual. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by integrated custody and brokerage services.

Daniel Stuven is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2022 and previously spent time with New York Life Insurance Company and in non-investment roles including pool services and the restaurant industry. He is also involved with Girard Wealth Management Group as an associate focusing on research and trading. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports its clients through a large advisory network with specialized offerings in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Kathleen Flock is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Merrill since 2009. She also has a long tenure at Bank of America, dating back to 2006. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Caterisano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life. Outside of finance, he serves as a board member for the Town of East Hampton’s Board of Finance and is involved with Major League Baseball in a junior support capacity. 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 databases.

Ward Brickner is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent 10 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., along with over two decades at Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Brickner is also a partner in Fortress Financial Services, Inc., where he provides investment advice and management, and he is involved in marketing investment services to attorneys through the National Network for Attorneys. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with portfolios constructed using asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases while providing access to third-party managers and various investment platforms.

Mitchell Fischer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Bianca Ibrahim is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, she worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Deloitte & Touche LLP. She is also employed at Ayman Ibrahim, CPA, where she is involved in tax preparation and financial statement review. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Lisa Puntillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following a two-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Puntillo also serves as an executor and trustee in estate administration and trust roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Kevin Kehoe is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, he worked at JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2008 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in DK Brooklyn Ave, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Steven Wiener is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, having served at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Matthew Wilkow is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Altice Business. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in telecommunications as a referral partner and provides financial planning services through an affiliated consulting firm. MassMutual Investors Services 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, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that emphasize goal analysis and written recommendations.

Christopher Brockett is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at the University of New Haven and Lowe's Home Improvement. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Joseph Weill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work history includes roles at Bank Leumi, Hilton Hotels, and The Adecco Group, as well as time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of financial services, he has been involved with The Hamlet Golf & Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and planning services through its extensive platform.

Darren Olivieri is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Aegis Capital Corp. and Axa Advisors, LLC. He serves as trustee for a family trust, the Gereldine Olivieri Trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs through its network of representatives, relying on third-party program sponsors and discretionary managers for investment implementation.