James Giangrande is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising at Hightower Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Insurance Co. and Altium Wealth Management LLC. He conducts quarterly goal planning workshops and receives referral fees related to human resource software introductions to 401(k) clients. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes multi-manager solutions, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Ryan Darmofal is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors. His prior roles include positions at City National Rochdale, Legg Mason Investor Services, and Altium Wealth Management. Darmofal holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Lauren Coale is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Altium Wealth Management and Guardian Life. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to affiliated and third-party managers as well as various investment vehicles, including alternative investments and custom indexing.

Daniel Galvin is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Shikiar Asset Management, Inc., and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions that utilize affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a variety of investment vehicles.

Paul Bucci is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Altium Wealth Management and Balanced Growth Advisors. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory model emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

Jeffrey Wu is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Hightower Altium Holding, Altium Wealth Management, and HighTower Securities. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Gregory Slater is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Hightower Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Insurance Co. and Altium Wealth Management LLC. He is also associated with Hightower Altium Holding, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, employing a multi-manager approach that utilizes both affiliated and third-party managers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with retirement plan consulting and access to various pooled investment vehicles.

David Siegel is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life and Altium Wealth Management. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles, utilizing a multi-manager approach that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a variety of investment strategies.

Conor Ryan is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Hightower Advisors and has previously worked at Highmount Capital, LLC for 20 years. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across a range of investment vehicles and strategies.

Brennian Antell is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Altium Wealth Management LLC and Hightower Altium Holding, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance advice and sales through Altium Planning, Inc. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and financial institutions. The firm’s approach features multi-manager solutions and manager selection, offering access to both affiliated and third-party managers with a broad range of investment options.

Dylan Curran is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Altium Wealth Management. His career includes roles at Hightower Altium Holding, LLC prior to joining Hightower Advisors. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

Brandon Paolillo is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and First Republic Investment Management prior to joining Hightower in 2023. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with a focus on discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

James Dowling is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Hightower Advisors and has prior experience at MassMutual Insurance Co. and Altium Wealth Management. Dowling is also licensed to sell insurance products through MassMutual. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting.

Bradley Cammett is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Hightower Advisors, based in Purchase, NY. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Fidelity Investments and Safran Aerospace Composites prior to joining Hightower in 2025. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes multi-manager solutions and proprietary research, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through its extensive network of advisors.

Michael Buonassisi is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Altium Wealth Management LLC and Hightower Altium Holding, LLC prior to joining Hightower Advisors. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and various types of entities. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

Courtney Ingraham is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2023. Prior to joining Hightower, she held positions at firms including Northwestern Mutual and Barnum Financial Group. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes multi-manager solutions and proprietary research, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Adam Nalewajek is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Guardian Life, Prosperian Wealth Management, and Altium Wealth Management. Adam has been with Hightower Advisors since 2023. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and multi-manager solutions.

Todd Levy is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Hightower Advisors and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Insurance, Guardian Life, and Altium Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is chairman of the board for Hockey in Harlem, a nonprofit serving underserved children, and operates an organic farm as a sole proprietor. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes multi-manager solutions, manager selection, and access to various investment vehicles, supported by proprietary research and operational resources.

Charles Paksi is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Altium Wealth Management LLC and Sumridge Partners, LLC. In addition to his advisory career, he serves as a Battalion Executive Officer in the US Army Reserve, coordinating operations and commanding in the absence of the Battalion Commander. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services supported by proprietary research and sophisticated operational features.

Angel Quito is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Mirador and Northwestern Mutual. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, along with proprietary research and various investment strategies.

Anthony Croce is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Altium Wealth Management, Investmark Advisory Group, and he serves as an infantry officer and platoon leader in the Connecticut Army National Guard. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to pooled vehicles and private funds.

Jeffrey Perlmutter is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities Investors, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

Shaby Katz is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Jefferies LLC since 2018 and previously at Ipreo from 2016 to 2018. Katz is based in Purchase, NY, and is affiliated with Hightower Advisors. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research to support portfolio construction and ongoing management.

Scott Tasch is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Insurance Company and Altium Wealth Management. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and planning services through a multi-manager approach that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a variety of investment vehicles.

Anders Scapoli is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower since 2022 and has prior experience at Westchester Hills Golf Club and Mansion on Broadway. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles and strategies.

Anthony Destefano is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2023, following roles at Hightower Altium Holding LLC and Altium Wealth Management LLC. He is also the managing member of Altium Planning, LLC, which provides insurance services. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with capabilities spanning mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.