Stephen Pendergast is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm integrates a variety of investment managers and strategies to meet client risk profiles and provides access to alternative investments and affiliated capital markets capabilities.

Thomas Ruiz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS in various capacities since 2005. Outside of finance, he is a partner and owner of Vero Moreau LLC, a firm specializing in image consulting, fashion styling, and fashion merchandising. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Alexander Strukov is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2013. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Stamford, CT. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing forward-looking capital market analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Benjamin Lee is a Series 66 licensed advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, based in Melville, NY. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked in accounting and various service roles. Benjamin’s background includes work at Youngsun Kang CPA PC and operational roles in the food service industry. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed internally and by external strategists.

Patricia Cavicchia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 40 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2000. Her credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill, along 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.

Rachel Heege Abode is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, National Securities Corporation, and Gilman & Ciocia. Outside of her advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and custodial arrangements.

Patrick Tiernan Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Fort Salonga, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Kevin Curry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Royal Alliance, and Petersen Investments, Inc. 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 advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Marshall Manoff is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008, including its prior identity as Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Manoff is involved with Blue Cove Capital LLC and is a member of MaWa Capital, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach incorporates a range of third-party asset managers and advisory programs, focusing on matching clients to suitable investment models and offering services across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Hailey Opperman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Pfizer and studied at Syracuse University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and a range of investment services supported by structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Jenna Aronoff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2018. Prior to her advisory career, she was a student at SUNY Cortland and worked at La Bottega Italian Gourmet. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Susan Payton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 45 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

Petar Jordan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Merrick, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a nonprofit Board of Directors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Evan Branfman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Long Island Explorium and is Treasurer of the organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-focused planning and recommendations driven by proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Kenneth Spielman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he is part owner of Atlantic Cove Marina and is involved in related holding companies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Linda Zimmerer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments has involved working closely with clients to develop financial plans that align with their goals and priorities. She focuses on building financial strategies that aim to provide peace of mind and security for individuals and their families. Linda is committed to positively impacting each person she partners with by guiding them through dynamic financial planning processes.

Michael Jappell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026 and previously spent 14 years at J.P. Morgan Securities and 16 years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with a focus on tailored recommendations across various complex planning areas.

Christopher Nicolosi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Melville, NY, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. He has 35 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Oppenheimer, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Fidelity, and BNY Mellon Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Richard Mazur is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Mazur participates in a faith-based men's group focused on family and community support. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Mark Calaci is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Lincoln Financial Securities, TIAA-CREF, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Mark is currently based in Sayville, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.