Nicholas Aponte is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2021 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside the financial industry, he has been a professional athlete for the Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations and combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Lucia Ciraolo is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2020. She leads the Plainview team, focusing on inspiring and supporting associates to deliver planning and guidance to clients. Lucia has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2011, including Assistant Branch Leader, Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial from 2008 to 2011. Throughout her career, Lucia has partnered with families and individuals to create financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals, building loyal and trusted relationships. She has leveraged her knowledge and passion for planning to provide retirement and investment guidance. Outside of her professional work, Lucia enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, family activities, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Matthew Nuccio is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in non-investment-related real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive withdrawal advice through a centralized consulting team and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

George Lorenz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales, including life and disability insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, incorporating model portfolios and research from multiple sources, alongside various non-advisory products such as insurance and lending programs.

Paul Barbarino is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sari Warsaw is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division in 2019. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Li May Bystricky is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Bank of America. She joined Merrill in 2025. 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 accounts.

Renee Pun is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill, UBS Securities LLC, and other firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Michael Greene is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Anne Gagnon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Darien, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Gagnon serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees and is a member of the Finance Committee for Friends of Malta House, a nonprofit organization in Norwalk, CT. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm follows an IPS-driven advisory process grounded in modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Craig Silverman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Plainview, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of financial advisory, he consults on residential property tax grievances. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

George Frenzel III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Raquel Pazmino Coff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, and their affiliated entities prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jacqueline Motta is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Gary Carruthers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Woodbury, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2024. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of Two Havens Brewing Company LLC, a business that sells beer and merchandise. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Melissa Reali is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Woodbury, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1997. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in individual life, health, group life, and group health insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager options, as well as educational seminars.

David Israel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a career at Citigroup Global Markets that began in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Russell Dunn is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of Dunn & Co. CPA's PA, a tax preparation firm, and is involved in teaching CPA review courses. He also serves as a board member of the Masthead Cove Yacht Club, a nonprofit organization focused on sailing activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers across multiple program structures.

Michael Brescia is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in the NY State Attorney General's Office Trust and Estates Division. In addition to his advisory role, Brescia is president of a legal practice specializing in estate planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

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.