Christopher Vargas is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Life Group, Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and MetLife Securities. He is also engaged in several entrepreneurial ventures focused on marketing financial planning services to K-12 educators, healthcare professionals, and other employee groups. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Michael Desepoli is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Heritage Financial Advisory Group and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2023 and spent a decade with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He also operates Desepoli Wealth Management, a private practice established in 2002. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a trustee in a non-investment capacity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors through a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational services. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while advisors maintain discretion over client portfolios across diverse securities and insurance products.

Anthony Cerulli is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a weekend driver for a ride-sharing service in Long Island, NY. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

Thomas Desroches is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Axa Advisors. Outside of finance, he works as a garden assistant at Stew Leonard's Grocery Store and coaches youth basketball and soccer with Programs 4 All Kids. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options. The firm’s investment approach is based on strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Jason Bonito is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2017 and previously worked at Joseph Stone Capital, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with distinctive market roles, providing varied advisory solutions including discretionary accounts, alternative investments, and lending secured by advisory assets.

Kimberly Janowski is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with PlanMember and Mutual Inc. since 2023. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with Cado Capital LLC, where she provides tax preparation and related services. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers educational and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Ricardo Chicas is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2026, he worked for 12 years at TIAA-CREF and TIAA. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and many employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a range of investment programs managed through both in-house and third-party strategies overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Calum Leonard is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at UBS, Gex Capital, and JPMorgan Chase. Leonard is based in Port Jefferson, NY. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles and arrangements.

Cole Fleming is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Equity Services since 2012. Fleming is also involved as an agent selling fixed life insurance, health, disability income, and long-term care insurance through separate agencies. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently partnering with third-party managers, and combines long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Michael Romeo is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CGAA, Suny Oneonta, and Hometown Atlantic Inc. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, delivering advice through various managed-account programs on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Anthony Speranza is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Citi Bank, United Mortgage Company, and New York Life Insurance Co. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains large institutional capabilities such as in-house research and specialized market roles.

Ronald Posnack is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a personal income tax preparation service and is involved as a director and owner of a local recreational soccer league. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of portfolio management services, employing both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Michael Faraci is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group, and maintains roles outside finance as a math teacher and private tutor. He also serves as chairperson of the Manhasset Benefits Trust. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services such as seminars, personalized planning, and separation counseling.

Robert Mcintosh is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation, LPL Financial, and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation business and provides life insurance services. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm uses multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Alexander Dudley is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He currently works with PlanMember Securities Corporation and has prior experience with Mutual, Inc. DBA JTeam. Outside of his advisory role, Dudley is involved in soccer coaching through Royal Sporting Group. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, managing risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

John Kang is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Creative Planning since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Creative Planning offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio management techniques and comprehensive retirement plan services.

Richard Barnes is a ChFC® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been affiliated with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2016, and has operated under his own practice, Richard W Barnes, since 2003. He serves as Secretary of Coastline Private Wealth Management, Inc. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment management, serving large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds.

Jennifer Baron is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 38 years of industry experience and has been with GWN Securities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Center for Wealth Planning and is a part owner of Jenart Realty, LLC. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, using a range of investment approaches including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Sarah Simon is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Cresset since 2020, following prior roles at Coastal Bridge Advisors from 2015 to 2020. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven investment approach combining active and passive strategies, with a structured due-diligence program and private-fund management activities across multiple asset classes.

Gregory Maloney is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with GWN Securities since 2004. He also serves as Senior Vice President at CGAA Inc., a firm involved in insurance sales and investment advisory services. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individual and business clients. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts through a large network of advisors.