Joseph Cataldi is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2026. He has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Robert Edward Johnson. Outside of his advisory career, he is involved with The Rite Bite Nutrition Counseling LLC. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Daniel Toepfer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, where he has worked for 26 years. He has 25 years of industry experience, including two decades at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor solutions based on client information and risk tolerance.

Jason Rogoff is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Rogoff serves as Executive Director of the Merrick Bellmore Little League and is the owner of Vantage Auto Group of Long Island, an auto purchasing and leasing business. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority, focusing on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning.

Craig Goldberg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for an investment-related family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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 includes discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Anthony Zambri is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for nine years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Colleen Clancy Cucuzzo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools designed to model investment outcomes.

Russell Lusterman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates two CPA firms providing accounting, tax preparation, and bookkeeping services, and he is also a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated managers.

Troy Prochazka is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Fidelity, where he worked from 2013 to 2021. 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 services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Melody Graham is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and currently operates out of Melville, NY. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice rooted in investment research and tax-aware strategies.

Seamus Mitchell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2004 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. He holds the Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

James Filonuk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Cetera and Glatman & Filonuk Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in accounting and tax preparation through his ownership and treasurer position at Glatman & Filonuk CPAs PC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop personalized recommendation reports. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Joseph Zavory is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Laura Rudolph is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1994. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Jake Spano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation. He joined LPL Financial in 2025 and has previous experience working at Wykagyl Country Club, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Mamaroneck High School, and Hommocks Middle School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Stephen Pendergast is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm integrates a variety of investment managers and strategies to meet client risk profiles and provides access to alternative investments and affiliated capital markets capabilities.

Thomas Ruiz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Stamford, CT, holding 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Ruiz is a partner and owner of VERO MOREAU LLC, a business focused on image consulting, fashion styling, and merchandising. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor plans to clients’ goals. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Alexander Strukov is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2013. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Stamford, CT. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing forward-looking capital market analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Benjamin Lee is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Youngsun Kang CPA PC and entrepreneurial experience with Barnyard Bagel Company. He also worked in various positions during his time at the University of Miami and at Schultzy's Restaurant. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services through a platform that integrates investment advice, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Patricia Cavicchia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 40 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2000. Her credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rachel Heege Abode is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, National Securities Corporation, and Gilman & Ciocia. In addition to her advisory work, she operates a fixed insurance business providing life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. 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 investment program options, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.