Westbury, NY Office

Elzie Ross III is a Series 66 licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, and spent eight years at T-Mobile before entering the financial services field. Outside of advisory work, he owns KB Entertainment/Knockout Boyz, where he hosts social events and is involved in music production and performance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform that provides access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies across multiple program structures.

Augustine Abbatiello is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera in Westbury, NY, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services. Augustine is also involved with Long Island Financial Planning Group, a business associated with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Matthew Mahabadi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services. He is a 35% owner of Angarola & Mahabadi Wealth Management, a business operating under Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with various program options and custodial relationships.

Edward O'Neill is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been involved with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, O'Neill owns an accounting and tax practice, serves as vice president of the Culinary Institute of Long Island, and acts as treasurer for Locust Valley Cemetery’s advisory board. 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 a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party portfolio managers, providing various program options ranging from automated allocations to customized strategies.

Robert Knox IV is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services since 2016, following a prior role at Foresters Financial. He serves as co-executor for his father's estate and holds limited medical power of attorney for his mother. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services with access to affiliated and third-party money managers across various program structures.

Dominick Scarfogliero is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent three years at Foresters Financial Services. He is also involved with the Long Island Financial Planning Group, a business related to Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program options and ongoing client supervision.

Ronald La Serra Sr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior firms include National Life, LPL Financial, and Webster Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he officiates youth and high school football and lacrosse and serves as a FINRA arbitrator; he is also chancellor at the Knights of Columbus, involved in member recruitment and insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and a platform that allows advisors to utilize affiliated and third-party managers.

Katherine Martin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera since 2019 and previously had roles at RC Dugans and Foresters Financial Services. She is also involved in health and disability insurance and owns KGM Wealth Management, a DBA for her Cetera business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm features a multi-manager platform with various program structures and affiliations, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Qasim Ellis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2025 and previously spent nine years at Equitable Advisors and four years at Axa Advisors, LLC. Ellis is co-owner of Five Stride Skate Shop BK LLC, a retail business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and manages over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Stephan Shatarah is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously at Foresters Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Ramallah Club of New York and participates part-time in a PEO benefit referral program for businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and offers multiple program structures and investment options.

Domenick Dandrea is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 25 years with Foresters Financial and six years with Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice chair and board member of the CPFA accreditation, participating in guideline review and voting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across various program structures and custodial relationships.

John Golden is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 28 years with Foresters Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Anthony Angarola Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and previously worked at Foresters Financial from 2013 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Shinnecock Shores Association, where he helps organize community activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with a broad range of investment program options.

Jeanette Colby is a financial advisor with Cetera in Westbury, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera since 2019 and previously with Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she spends time assisting with Medicare Advantage plans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Thomas Ginnane is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Cetera, he held positions at Hofstra University, Publishers Clearing House, Hellman Electric LLC, the University of Delaware, and Chaminade High School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisor serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with access to affiliated and third-party managers.