Austin Carruthers is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Secaucus, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he worked at Homeer and attended Texas Tech University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and referrals to third-party managers.

Michael Witsberger is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked in various Broadway productions for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he provides professional musician services on a limited basis. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Preston Russell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he held positions at Eagle Point Golf Club, BenchMark Physical Therapy, Pinewood Country Club, and Covanta Environmental Solutions. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base 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 Investment Adviser Representatives and uses a combination of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Todd Everts is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Vivacity Management and seasonal positions at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort and Harris Seeds. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a range of third-party advisory models and programs, including the SAM program and LPL-sponsored platforms, to deliver investment solutions.

Parker Bugg is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to his current role, he was involved with several baseball-related business entities, including the Miami Marlins and other baseball team ownership groups. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through Investment Adviser Representatives and offers both firm-sponsored and third-party advisory models tailored to client needs.

Jonathan Baikov is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Miami, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morningstar and roles in higher education at the University of Iowa and Oakton Community College. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes client-specific risk assessment and matches clients to advisory models often implemented by third-party managers, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Jackson English is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2023. His prior work includes roles at Risen Financial, Peaks Coaching Group/FUERZA, and several country clubs. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory models and delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Troy Rust is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is actively involved in community and nonprofit boards, including serving as president of the Hardin MO 150 Inc. board and holding trustee responsibilities for family trusts and a farm he operates. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance to match them with suitable advisory programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party asset management solutions.

Scott Hilbert is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019, following a brief tenure at Axa Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as Secretary/Treasurer for a local Business Networking International group and acts as an administrator or executor of an estate and trustee of a parental trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advice is delivered through a network of representatives and includes a variety of investment programs and referrals to third-party asset managers.

Andrew Van Houten is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Door Dash as an independent contractor and held positions at Leader Bank, Foy Benefits, and Watertown Savings Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he continues to work occasionally as a delivery driver for Door Dash. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s investment approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance, utilizing third-party advisory models and portfolios, and offering a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Norbert Filian is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rolling Meadows, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a range of advisory models implemented by third-party managers and offers various investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Justin Carlson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Secaucus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AxA Advisors, since 2011. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following a tenure at Axa Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as Treasurer for the Kappa Alpha Psi Southfield Alumni Foundation and works part-time as a gate agent at DGS Metro Airport. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of advisory programs and third-party managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and financial goals.

John Gaven is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in New York, NY, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was employed at Jorge Perez/Equitable and has experience working at Metuchen Golf & Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance to match them with suitable program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Ryan Humbert is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base 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 Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a mix of firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Ashley Chiarelli is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Erie, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, she worked at Merrill Lynch and held various other positions. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a variety of third-party advisory models and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Edin Beqaj is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Irvine, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to his current role, Edin’s background includes positions at San Diego State University and Chipotle. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a variety of third-party advisory programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

Zachary Turcotte is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 2010. He has 16 years of industry experience, including a decade at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Fantasy Golf Insider. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a broad network of representatives and third-party managers.

Sai Balroop is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work experience includes roles at the City of Orlando and German Excellence Auto Repair. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed Investment Adviser Representatives.

Tyler Whiting is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he has worked in various roles including positions at Christ's Church of the Valley and Showtime Painting. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.