Christian Tateo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, METLIFE, Merrill, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Tateo also works as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Fabris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors 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 IPS-driven advisory process is based on modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Tsigakos is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and Allied Wealth Partners and has previously worked at firms including Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as membership chair of a nonprofit organization, LETIP of Bayport. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Gaven Helring is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Merrill and Bank of America, and is a co-owner of a soft play rental company serving children aged 0-5. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Lawrence Seiden is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Invest Financial Corporation, Bethpage Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He is also involved with Bethpage Federal Credit Union in an investment-related capacity. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by advanced research tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial activities.

Yasin Halimi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and has held positions at several other companies including Chanel and Coty. 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.

Marguerite Ryan is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked at LPL Financial for five years and spent 15 years with HomeMaking. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as vice president of Premier Networking Professionals, a local networking group. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk and matching them with investment programs delivered through a network of advisers and third-party managers.

Zoran Vaz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2011 to 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 that are IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s investment approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Lynne Whalen Calabro is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial associates. In her role, she is responsible for hiring, managing, leading, and coaching associates to assist clients with their financial needs. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, holding various positions including Planning Consultant, Financial Consultant, Senior Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held senior roles such as Senior Vice President at Grace Financial Group and Axiom Global Trading, as well as Director and Supervisor of Agency Trading at Worldco, LLC.

Joseph Doolan is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including City National Rochdale and Charter Oak Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in real estate sales through Coldwell Banker American Homes. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of third-party asset managers and advisory programs, providing services across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Neil Lauro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Raymond James & Associates. He is based in Mineola, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of advisory strategies through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Scott Koppelman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client’s individual goals. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill Lynch alongside the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients’ financial lives. Scott works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term objectives. Scott began his career on Wall Street in 1979 and has extensive experience navigating multiple investment cycles, emphasizing the importance of a solid plan and quality investment portfolio as foundations for long-term success. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, and legacy planning, among others. Scott holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University and maintains professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, Scott values community involvement and participates in local volunteer activities. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, boxing, music, and spending time with his family.

Sami Aslam is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to helping them achieve those objectives. Sami provides ongoing advice and adjusts investment plans as clients’ situations evolve. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Associate's Degree at Nassau Community College. Sami is fluent in English and Urdu. His professional focus includes assisting clients with managing competing financial priorities such as buying a home, saving for college, caring for elderly parents, and preparing for healthcare needs. Sami emphasizes personalized, one-on-one collaboration to create strategies aligned with what matters most to each client and their family.

Joseph Muro is a financial advisor at Stifel with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2020. Since 2020, he has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc in Melville, NY. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by proprietary analysis and allocation methods developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which inform client planning without guaranteeing outcomes.

Mark Derosa is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and J. Peat & Associates since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in multiple entrepreneurial ventures, including founding a board of trustees for the Woodhaven Foundation and participating as a board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm delivers services through a network of independent financial professionals and offers both proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives across multiple platforms and custody arrangements.

Jamie Camhi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. Camhi also has a long tenure at Bank of America, spanning over two decades. 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.

Eric Sanchez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Woodbury, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and also works with Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of finance, he works as a customer service representative at Nordstrom Rack. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary management and a broad range of investment vehicles including insurance-related products.

Charles Mccann is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and MML Investors Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches basketball skill development through Offseason LLC and serves as a first responder with the FDNY. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios from LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

John Vigh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Citigroup and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of investment services.

Julia Bellontine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked in various roles including positions at Paramount Placement and in the food service industry. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.