Johnson Uwamanzu Nna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oceanside, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Edward Jones, Merrill, Bank of America, and Webster Bank. Outside of finance, his work history features involvement in varied sectors including staffing, food delivery services, and university budget planning. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services incorporating financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Matthew Vella is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In his role, he partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their financial and life goals. He emphasizes understanding both the financial and personal aspects of his clients' lives to build trust and serve as their primary financial consultant. Matthew and his team provide service designed to instill confidence in the clients and their financial plans. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Matthew served as AVP and Branch Manager at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2015 and 2023. His experience encompasses managing client relationships and financial planning within the investment industry. Outside of his professional work, Matthew has interests in the beach, cooking and baking, fitness, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Jake Crimeni is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Northwestern Mutual and Mosquito Squad prior to his current role. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and various third-party asset managers.

Peter Schimmel is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience working at New York Barbell and Bethpage Water District. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Mcdonagh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2011. He is also the sole owner of Michael Mcdonagh Lighthouse Advisors Inc. and serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with clients able to choose how to implement recommendations through brokerage or advisory programs.

Kristen Griffin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Douglas Marshall is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. His outside activities include serving as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust in Boynton Beach, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market data to support its financial planning process.

Ronald Mcgrath is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 28 years of experience in the industry, with prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and McGrath Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting, as well as life insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Kevin Peters is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at AXA Advisors and MONY Securities Corporation. Peters is a 22% owner of Equinox Financial Partners. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of advisers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Robert Diaz is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000, totaling 26 years at the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Christian Lapeter is a financial advisor at Osaic with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equity Services, Inc. and New York Life. In addition to his advisory role, Lapeter is an independent insurance agent representing fixed insurance products for various carriers. Osaic serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and unified managed accounts. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios.

Michael Greene is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank divisions since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

John Scarpinito is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2013. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm relies on a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers to deliver customized advisory solutions across multiple investment vehicles and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

James Barlow is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains an inactive real estate broker license. 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 focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kevin Alexander is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with both Fidelity and JPMorgan Chase organizations during his career. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a structured program that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Roberta Kahn is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of advising, she coaches pickleball at Sportime Port Washington. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Philip Howe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Ameriprise Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. He is also a registered investment advisor and financial planner with RG Group. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a large network of adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers various financial planning and non-securities services.

Elizabeth Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a horseback riding instructor at DDR Farm in Melville, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and advanced planning tools.

David Kamlet is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella & Company, Inc. for 23 years and has operated D. Kamlet & Company, Inc. since 1992. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed notary and engages in tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

John Braggs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Melville, NY, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.