Bruce Birnbaum is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2018, following ten years at Jhfn Sii and a long tenure at Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to advisory work, Birnbaum conducts continuing education seminars for CPAs and attorneys and authors articles related to these presentations. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services across various programs. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with access to discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary models.

Johnny Abraham is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Freeport, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and Primerica Financial Services since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Elisabetta Strada is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following three years at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sunpreet Singh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Uber, Essential Home Care, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, using forward-looking capital market assumptions supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Katherine Chen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and concurrently associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Brian Darian is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jericho, NY, where he has worked since 2009, totaling 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC throughout his career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 uses structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools in its financial planning approach.

Lauren George is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she was involved with Gotham Dream Builders Modern Homes and The Islands Store, a franchise of Lily Pulitzer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Craig Bergen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 27 years. Bergen also operates two tax preparation and accounting businesses, Metro Tax Group and American Taxes 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Theodore Block is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Woodmere, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a jewelry showroom business and serves as a consultant and plan production service provider for Ameriprise advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Loreto Testani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jesse Leach is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and in the fitness industry for several years. Outside of financial services, he is the sole owner of Gear Garage, an online store based in Brooklyn. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its regulatory registrations and its role in delivering model portfolios and advisory services to multiple registered investment companies.

Kevin Paulsen is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2014, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President. His work focuses on wealth planning, utilizing Fidelity's technology and investing platforms to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. Throughout his tenure, Kevin has gained experience in understanding client needs and providing financial guidance. He emphasizes the use of cost-efficient investing strategies as part of his approach. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kevin enjoys baseball, comedy, and golf.

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 who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup, Santander Securities, First Republic Investment Management, and J.P. Morgan. Outside of finance, he is an owner and seed investor in Daylight RX Inc., a healthcare technology company focused on logistics between pharmaceutical companies and local pharmacies. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and both quantitative and qualitative research.

Mark Gopen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Great Neck, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at National Securities Corporation and Gilman + Ciocia, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation through ownership of Premier A&R Tax Inc. and Premier Tax Planning LLC, as well as mortgage loan origination with Quantum Mortgage. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

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.

Matthew Fiore is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes offerings with derivatives and commodities capabilities.

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.

Brad Borriello serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with Associates to deliver Fidelity's Standards of Care to clients. In this role, he focuses on helping clients strengthen and secure their financial well-being by aligning their preferences with Fidelity's advice to implement personalized financial plans. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, Brad held the position of Regional Sales Director at Ameriprise Financial from 2019 to 2023. Before that, he worked as a Financial Services Professional at Morgan Stanley from 2008 to 2019. His career spans over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brad engages in family activities, outdoor adventures, reading, running, soccer, and traveling.