Keith Ryan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and KSG Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he provides legal consulting services through Savage Holdings, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Robert Wess is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1995. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Bilger is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Westbury, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management for 24 years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through Financial Advisors, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a wide range of financial topics, though implementation of advice is separate from the planning service.

Steven Ruttgeizer is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including John Hancock Life Insurance Company and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer of the Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research and Information and is a board member of the Roslyn Gardens cooperative. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to alternative investments through third-party platforms.

Jimmy Kuhn is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Kuhn serves as president of the Goodfellow of Suffolk County nonprofit and is a board member of the Moonjumpers and PAL nonprofit organizations. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, institutional clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charities. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account solutions.

Marco Franzella is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments Plainview Investment Center. He works with individuals to strengthen and secure their financial well-being by developing strong relationships and guiding clients through various phases of their lifetime. Marco and his team design well thought out strategies tailored to clients' financial needs and goals. Marco has been a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Equitable Advisors from 2018 to 2023, and at MassMutual from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Financial Services Representative at MetLife from 2010 to 2017. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Marco has interests in cooking and baking, golf, and traveling.

Steven Christie is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities from 2014 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in Drawing Away Stable, a thoroughbred horse racing limited partnership. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

Nicole Mcardelle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Babylon, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of experience at the firm. She is also involved in managing an advisory business through One Ten Partners LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations.

Aneel Mall is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, he worked for UBS Financial Services Inc for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

John Baldi is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and American Portfolios Financial Services. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. Outside of advising, he serves as a board trustee at St. Patrick’s in Smithtown and is involved in local community board activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to proprietary model strategies and third-party advisers across multiple platforms.

Adam Friedman is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 23 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and MassMutual Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements to support client goals.

Peter Bernard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2000. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Demertzis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax and LPL Financial, as well as founding Demertzis Wealth Management, Inc., where he remains a shareholder. Outside of finance, he is also involved in acting, currently participating in an Amazon Prime fictional show about organized crime. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and incorporates both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Babita Trivedi is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent four years at Sii. In addition to her advisory role, she is a financial planner with Lighthouse Financial Network, LLC, and operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance broker. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization techniques and supports various investment strategies through its extensive affiliate network.

Stefano Airo is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the West Islip, New York branch. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1995 and has over 30 years of experience serving clients. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designations, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Stefano specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses define their financial goals and develop strategies to optimize the likelihood of success. His client focus areas include college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to tailor wealth management strategies based on their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall financial objectives. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology in 1992 and is a member of the Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society. Stefano is involved with community organizations including Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital and Living Waters Fellowship. He is multilingual, speaking Italian, Spanish, and English.

Jeffrey Gash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, and before entering financial services, he spent over three decades at Jaco Electronics, Inc. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sandy Poon Wing is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Alexandra Kolessar serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she collaborates with Merrill clients to assess their current financial situations and provides information about solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. She holds a High School Diploma from Sachem East, a Bachelor's Degree from Saint John's University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint John's University. Alexandra's approach centers on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families, aiming to develop strategies that support their financial goals.

Steven Harty is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an independent advisory business through STJMD Enterprises Inc. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate tax-smart strategies and asset management. The firm combines research, modeling, and automation to support its advisory approach while offering a broad range of financial solutions through its institutional platform.

Michael Jeshiva is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and various Morgan Stanley entities over a span of more than a decade. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.