Francie Brown is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026, she worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an operations manager for multiple wealth management support companies in Garden City, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with other financial products and referral channels.

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.

John Mayo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 21 years and OSAIC for 7 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services supported by a large network of advisers and technology tools.

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.

Suprita Taparia is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at MassMutual and its affiliate since 2023. Prior to her financial services career, she was a homemaker for over a decade. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as annual collaborative engagements using firm-approved tools and offers specialized programs including Divorce Planning and event-driven planning for estates and employers.

David Israel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. His prior experience includes over 30 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

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.

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.

Peter Schimmel is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Lawrence, NY. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he worked at New York Barbell and the Bethpage Water District. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative analysis.

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.

Adam Tibbetts is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2014 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christian Lapeter is a financial advisor at Osaic with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equity Services, Inc., National Life, and New York Life. Lapeter also operates as an independent insurance agent representing various carriers. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing comprehensive financial planning and access to various managed account strategies.

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.