Stephen Pratola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Broadridge, and Morgan Stanley. He also operates Pratola Wealth Management LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Tadas Petkevicius is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes over three decades at Metlife Securities Inc. and a current role at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ongoing planning relationships using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion, with optional implementation through separate arrangements.

Howard Ginsberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2000 and operates Ginsberg Wealth Management LLC alongside his long-standing practice as a CPA since 1993. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Charles Schlapp is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at several firms including Equity Services, Inc. and North Ridge Securities Corp. Schlapp serves as treasurer for the Kiwanis Club of Northport - E. Northport, Inc., a charitable organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Osmar Hernandez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has built his career in financial advisory roles, previously serving as a Private Client Financial Advisor at Citizens Bank from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Consultant at E*Trade from 2019 to 2023. He focuses on empowering clients to achieve their financial goals through personalized planning and strategic guidance. In his role, Hernandez collaborates with clients and wealth management teams to develop tailored financial strategies, emphasizing transparency and education to help clients make confident decisions. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting, aiming to meet the unique aspirations of each individual client. Outside of his professional work, Hernandez engages in activities such as attending concerts, spending time with family, fitness, parenthood, and volunteering.

Pedro Zapata III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. 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 delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Paul Veteri is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he has business ownership related to real estate management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Alfred Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work experience includes roles at OMD USA and Manhattan Youth. 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 supported by proprietary tools and scenario modeling.

Ying Zhu is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Paramus, New Jersey. She has over 30 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, corporate budgets, and financial services. She joined Merrill in 2007 and focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies to high-net-worth individuals, families, small business owners, non-profit organizations, and international corporations. Ying specializes in corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Ying holds a Master's degree in Finance from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from East China Institution of Technology. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is fluent in English and Chinese and emphasizes a process-oriented, personalized approach to building long-term trust relationships with her clients. Residing in Paramus, New Jersey, Ying resides with her husband and son. Outside of her professional duties, she enjoys dancing, music, reading, swimming, table tennis, traveling, volleyball, and watching movies. Ying's philosophy is to collaborate one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to pursue their long-term goals.

Marinos Mihalatos is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Mission Real Estate Funding and Hirshleifer's Inc., and he has held teaching positions at Fordham University and Temple University. Outside of his advisory role, Mihalatos is the sole proprietor of MDM45 Inc., a wholesale and distribution business based in Greenvale, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s advice is supported by structured planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates, with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services.

Marc Porco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools to develop its financial plans.

Scott Holzer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Linda Le is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2017. Prior to her current role, she worked at New England Survey Systems. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Thomas G. Raymond is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2001. He currently serves as a Portfolio Manager and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation. Over his 30-plus year career in the financial services industry, Thomas has dedicated himself to advising wealthy families, individuals, and senior executives on managing all aspects of their investments and finances. Thomas began his career in 1985 in New York City with The Private Bank at Bankers Trust Company, where he served as Vice President and Senior Investment Officer. He then worked as a Senior Portfolio Manager & Analyst at OFFITBANK before joining Morgan Stanley's Private Wealth Management Group in 1999. His expertise encompasses investment advice, discretionary investment management, municipal bond management, private equity and alternative investments, as well as trust and estate planning services. Thomas holds a bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and has earned multiple professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He has served as a Director of The Greenwich Hospital Endowment Fund, Inc. and participated in the Greenwich Health Association and Greenwich Hospital Investment Oversight Committee from 2000 through 2018. In his personal time, Thomas enjoys running, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Kenneth Sheresky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Morgan Stanley. He serves as a committee member at Silver Hill Hospital, a nonprofit psychiatric hospital, where he is involved in patient advocacy. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a research-driven approach supported by Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad client base.

Victor Schwartz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Purchase, NY. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2026 and has prior experience at UBS Financial Services and Equinox, among other roles. He attended the University of Miami from 2021 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and provides a broad range of advisory programs.

Joseph De Pompeo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and having six years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its services group since 2019 and previously was employed by Fire Island Ferries, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he worked as a parking attendant and conducted customer transactions for Fire Island Ferries after business hours. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Sean Grimsland is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Secaucus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019 and previously held various roles at Hofstra University, including positions in the Accounting Department and the Zarb School of Business Dean’s Office. 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 services with tailored client intake processes and multiple program structures.

Alexandru Cojocaru is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026, he worked at Edward Jones from 2022 to 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Edward Fennessey is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to Fidelity, Edward worked at Newman & Associates - Ameriprise Financial as a Paraplanner from 2013 to 2016, and held positions at TIAA-CREF and UBS Wealth Management. Edward's approach centers on partnering with clients to define and clarify their personal and financial priorities. He collaborates with clients to develop and implement financial plans aimed at achieving their goals, focusing on understanding their family's needs and maintaining a long-term perspective on their objectives. Outside of his professional work, Edward enjoys biking, family activities, golf, outdoor adventures, running, and skiing.