Joshua Soto is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides resources and guidance on investing, retirement planning, education funding, and small business solutions, including access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business services. His areas of focus include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Joshua approaches financial planning by understanding what matters most to each client and tailoring strategies accordingly, serving as a trusted resource to help clients make informed financial decisions. Joshua holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned an associate's degree from Suffolk County Community College and a bachelor's degree from Pace University, following his graduation from William Floyd High School. He is affiliated with Merrill professional organizations.

Andrew Surace is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, and AXA Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery tools and analytical models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Robert Ungerer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Stifel with 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2010. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Benjamin Lingenfelter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lake Grove, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked primarily with LPL Financial since 2011, with a one-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. Additionally, he serves as a Code Enforcement officer in his local community. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of strategic, tactical, and alternative investment options.

Tracy Prush is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, Tracy worked at Edward Jones, Kestra Advisory Services, Coastline Wealth Management, and Lincoln Investment. Tracy is also involved with Hendel Wealth Management Group, a non-investment-related business activity based in Smithtown, NY. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals across its extensive advisor network.

Jenna Muscarella is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Muscarella serves as a board member of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, participating in community events. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process relies on structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, offering a range of services including estate planning and investment advisory.

Mark Fitzpatrick is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2001, he spent 18 years trading U.S. Treasury bonds on Wall Street. He specializes in personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Amherst College and graduated from Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He lives in Garden City, NY with his wife Dolores and their four grown children. In addition to his professional work, Mark serves on the Board of Governors for both the Cherry Valley Club in Garden City and the Lawrence Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, NY. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Mitchell Foster is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Melville, NY, holding a Series 65 designation and with 52 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JHFN Signator Investors, Inc. for 44 years before joining Osaic in 2018. Foster serves as a trustee for the Yokun Brook Condominium Association, a homeowners association. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a wide network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and portfolio management that includes a broad range of investment products.

John Deluca is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in software and consulting businesses. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Charles Menacho IV is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Menacho serves as an officer of the Suffolk Harley Owners Group, a recreational organization in Oakdale, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

James Quigley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Capital One Investing, E*TRADE, and TD Ameritrade. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing various strategies delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives.

Martin Schwartz is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1983 and has over four decades of experience serving multiple generations of clients across various financial stages. His practice focuses on areas such as college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Throughout his career, Martin has worked with entrepreneurs, real estate investors, physicians, teachers, attorneys, CPAs, retirees, and diverse family structures, providing comprehensive planning and coordination with clients' CPAs and attorneys for tax-minimization and estate planning strategies. His approach involves acting as a full-service team that prioritizes and plans for clients' futures, simplifying complex financial decisions, and addressing various life transitions including retirement, wealth transfer, and long-term care planning. Martin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He resides on Long Island, New York with his spouse and enjoys baseball, football, golfing, ice hockey, reading, and spending time with his family. He has also served the community for 26 years through his affiliation with the Five Towns Kiwanis Club, holding positions such as Past President and Treasurer Emeritus.

George Christodoulou is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and JPMorgan Chase. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 offers both non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Andrew Cushman is a financial advisor based in Greenwich, CT, affiliated with Morgan Stanley. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. Cushman has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Rhonda Sossner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Commonwealth Financial Network, Avantax Investment Services, and several entities named Strickoff Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer and Secretary of a retail hardware store. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Kaylee Mc Fadzen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was employed at the Town of Huntington Assessor's Office and studied at Binghamton University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Ryan Rielly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at First Empire Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides 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 uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Michael Magliocco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Denkberg is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Royal Alliance since 2012 and serves as counsel to the Commissioners of the New York City Board of Elections, a role he has held since 1991. Additionally, Denkberg is an attorney with over 37 years of experience and has involvement as a part owner in a real estate-related business. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple platforms, employing various tools and strategies to construct diversified portfolios across asset classes.

Eric Hood is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.