Edward Oesterle is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2013, alongside a tenure at Bank of America dating back to 2011. 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.

Alejandro Cebrian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Patricia Morrissey is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill Lynch in 1998 as a legal assistant in the Office of General Counsel and transitioned to the Islip office in 2000 as a Registered Client Associate. Since 2004, she has worked as an Analyst-Investments, implementing discretionary model portfolios, reviewing client asset composition and allocation, administering equity and options trading, and managing trust and estate matters. Throughout her career, Patricia has focused on delivering personalized, high-touch service tailored to client needs. She supports clients in adapting to Merrill's technological applications, including MyMerrill and MyMerrill mobile apps. Patricia holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Patricia graduated magna cum laude from SUNY Albany with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance. Outside of work, she is active in community involvement and charitable activities, including participation in marathons and support for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Jonathan Kaynes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including time spent at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Samuel Plotsky is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Renewal By Anderson and CVS Pharmacy. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary assets, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Timothy Frohberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked with firms including Avantax and Equitable Advisors and served in the NYPD for ten years. Frohberg is also the author of an investment-related book on retirement planning and operates his own advisory firm, Timothy Michael Wealth Management, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various investment management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Anthony Martino is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years. Martino is also involved in insurance sales and operates under the DBAs Latitude Wealth Advisors and Steadwise Wealth Advisors, offering comprehensive financial planning services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Sean Vail is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Richard Jenkin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and a structured discovery process.

Brad Foster is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers both brokerage and investment advisory services, relying on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for asset allocation and financial planning guidance.

Jonathan Ehrlich is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2019. Ehrlich is also a certified public accountant and a partner at EB Group CPAs LLP, where he provides tax preparation services. 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, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools and modeling to support client goals, with additional capabilities in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA plan consulting.

Patrick Byrne Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and has also worked with Maximus Financial Services since 2002. Outside of financial advisory, he serves as president of the Smithtown/Brookhaven Civic Association and hosts a weekly public access television program discussing local civic issues. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Steven Vitale is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services Inc from 2008 to 2020 before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of several LLCs managing rental properties. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment strategy uses proprietary forward-looking capital market models developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Peter Katsigiorgis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, as well as JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Timothy Grosso is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he worked at Pro Quality Home Improvements and has experience in education and retail. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing various program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Dervinder Singh is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a law practice under DERVINDER SINGH, ESQ PLLC. 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 uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Lee Rosenberg is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Lebenthal Global Advisors LLC, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and American Investment Planners LLC. Rosenberg is also an author of books unrelated to investing. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and technologies such as machine learning.

Ira Bergman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at North Ridge Securities Corp. and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for St. John Lutheran Church, where he prepares budgets and reviews financial statements. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Maria Morhous is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She has held Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at First Empire Securities, Inc. for 21 years before joining Stifel in 2019. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Daniel Liff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.