Blake Klein is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Equitable Advisors and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in education at multiple universities and schools. 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, using collaborative, goal-focused processes supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Robert Nicastro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Seaford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup and First Republic Investment Management. Outside of his advisory career, he is an owner and seed investor in Daylight RX Inc, a healthcare technology company focused on logistics between pharmaceutical manufacturers and local pharmacies. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 through a combination of quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence.

Angelo Gallo is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including positions at Red Jug Pub and Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored through a documented client intake process.

Ghedalia Gold Pastor is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. Currently with Merrill and Bank of America, Pastor’s prior experience includes roles at Tesla Inc. and Consigli Construction Co. from 2016 to 2017, as well as time at the University of Maryland. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mark Gopen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Great Neck, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Securities Corporation and Gilman + Ciocia, Inc. In addition to advisory work, he owns two tax preparation businesses and is involved as an independent insurance agent and mortgage loan originator. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, combining proprietary model strategies and third-party managers with multiple custody and platform options.

Michael Fragala is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at EOS Investors and ZCG, and he also operates MJF Accounting Services Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, working extensively through program sponsors and endorsed platforms to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Robert Cody is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he gained diverse work experience across various industries, including roles at JJ Coopers and American Whiskey. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Steven Keane is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations, and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for four decades prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Michele Meilamed is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2020 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm offers a range of capabilities including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, capital markets services, and wealth management solutions.

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.

Michael Schneider is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Garden City office. He works with high-net-worth individuals, families, and small business owners to develop financial strategies aimed at achieving their short- and long-term goals. With over thirty years of experience in the financial services industry, Michael leverages his expertise to provide thoughtful, value-added advice utilizing Merrill Lynch’s comprehensive platform. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lehigh University and a Master of Business Administration from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and an inactive Certified Public Accountant license. Outside of his professional role, Michael participates in community activities, including volunteering with the Kiwanis Club. He resides in Garden City, NY, with his wife and two daughters and enjoys reading, spending time with his family, surfing, and swimming.

Gabriel Siri is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Jemcare, and the Young Adult Institute, among others. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Toepfer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2000 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 20 years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

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.

John Zupka III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. and Cetera Advisors. Zupka is also the secretary of James' Journey, a nonprofit focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions, using asset-allocation tools and risk assessment to manage portfolios across multiple platforms.

Paul Pedretti is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience. He currently works at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and has previously held roles at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

Brian Tveter is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2000 and with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, multi-asset model portfolios, and a formal alternative investment onboarding process.