Stephen Pratola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Broadridge, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Pratola is also involved with Pratola Wealth Management LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Tadas Petkevicius is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes over three decades at Metlife Securities Inc. and a current role at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ongoing planning relationships using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion, with optional implementation through separate arrangements.

Howard Ginsberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2000 and operates Ginsberg Wealth Management LLC alongside his long-standing practice as a CPA since 1993. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Charles Schlapp is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cetera. His career includes roles at North Ridge Securities Corp., National Life of Vermont, and Superior Financial Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Northport - E. Northport, Inc., a charitable organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC supports a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Osmar Hernandez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has built his career in financial advisory roles, previously serving as a Private Client Financial Advisor at Citizens Bank from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Consultant at E*Trade from 2019 to 2023. He focuses on empowering clients to achieve their financial goals through personalized planning and strategic guidance. In his role, Hernandez collaborates with clients and wealth management teams to develop tailored financial strategies, emphasizing transparency and education to help clients make confident decisions. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting, aiming to meet the unique aspirations of each individual client. Outside of his professional work, Hernandez engages in activities such as attending concerts, spending time with family, fitness, parenthood, and volunteering.

Pedro Zapata III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan and its affiliated entities since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may incorporate ESG criteria, with implementation supported by affiliated investment management entities.

Paul Veteri is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he has business ownership related to real estate management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Marc Porco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked briefly at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Holzer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Inc. and its affiliated investment management entities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Linda Le is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2017. Prior to her current role, she worked at New England Survey Systems. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Jack Mullen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Stamford, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his career in the industry in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his background includes roles in education and beverage distribution. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a variety of investment models implemented through third-party managers and affiliated programs.

Thomas G. Raymond is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2001. He currently serves as a Portfolio Manager and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation. Over his 30-plus year career in the financial services industry, Thomas has dedicated himself to advising wealthy families, individuals, and senior executives on managing all aspects of their investments and finances. Thomas began his career in 1985 in New York City with The Private Bank at Bankers Trust Company, where he served as Vice President and Senior Investment Officer. He then worked as a Senior Portfolio Manager & Analyst at OFFITBANK before joining Morgan Stanley's Private Wealth Management Group in 1999. His expertise encompasses investment advice, discretionary investment management, municipal bond management, private equity and alternative investments, as well as trust and estate planning services. Thomas holds a bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and has earned multiple professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He has served as a Director of The Greenwich Hospital Endowment Fund, Inc. and participated in the Greenwich Health Association and Greenwich Hospital Investment Oversight Committee from 2000 through 2018. In his personal time, Thomas enjoys running, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Kenneth Sheresky is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held prior roles at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a committee member focused on patient advocacy at Silver Hill Hospital, a nonprofit psychiatric hospital specializing in behavioral health and addiction services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Victor Schwartz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Purchase, NY. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2026 and has prior experience at UBS Financial Services and Equinox, among other roles. He attended the University of Miami from 2021 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and provides a broad range of advisory programs.

Joseph De Pompeo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and having six years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its services group since 2019 and previously was employed by Fire Island Ferries, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he worked as a parking attendant and conducted customer transactions for Fire Island Ferries after business hours. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Edward Fennessey is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to Fidelity, Edward worked at Newman & Associates - Ameriprise Financial as a Paraplanner from 2013 to 2016, and held positions at TIAA-CREF and UBS Wealth Management. Edward's approach centers on partnering with clients to define and clarify their personal and financial priorities. He collaborates with clients to develop and implement financial plans aimed at achieving their goals, focusing on understanding their family's needs and maintaining a long-term perspective on their objectives. Outside of his professional work, Edward enjoys biking, family activities, golf, outdoor adventures, running, and skiing.

Leonard Baldassare is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' individual goals. Leonard focuses on areas such as education planning, executive and equity compensation services, institutional and corporate benefits, legacy planning, retirement planning, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. With a background that includes 20 years at a Fortune 100 company, Leonard transitioned to financial advising to pursue his passion for helping clients develop and achieve their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hofstra University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Leonard follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with Rotary International. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, boating, cooking, dancing, football, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Viggiano is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2025, previously holding positions 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to assist clients in developing tailored financial plans.

Gwendolyn Williams is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2020, following 25 years at PFS Investment Inc. and over three decades with Primerica Financial Services. In addition to advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an operational model based on tiered wrap fees and ongoing oversight.

Joseph Lombardi is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2017 to 2019. Prior to his financial services career, he held a position at Design Within Reach from 2015 to 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, 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 sources.