Ricardo Chicas is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2026, he worked at TIAA-CREF from 2013 to 2025. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) plans. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and manages a mix of in-house and third-party investment strategies using both strategic and tactical approaches.

Peter Mc Kenna is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) for ten years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth baseball for East Meadow Little League. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple programs.

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.

Dominick Citera is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services and National Life Group since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, Citera serves on the board of directors for the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, a car club that organizes shows and events. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, combining long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

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.

Peter Rivoir is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Greenlawn, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2006 and is also an agent with Agia, where he offers non-securities insurance products. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm provides discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

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.

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.

Brian Leyhane is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with a Series 66 designation. He has recent experience at Mutual Inc./Daybright and US Retirement Benefit Partners, in addition to a long tenure in education with the Longwood Central School District and Middle Island Teachers Association. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm utilizes a strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios, while offering education, support services, and personalized retirement planning.

Stone Strongin is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with CFP® and ChFC® designations and two years of industry experience. He has worked at PlanMember Securities Corporation and Mutual Inc. since 2023. Outside his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer with the Plainedge Soccer Club. 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 focuses on strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios while offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Ulric Bruce Jr. is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services and National Life since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in marketing and selling disability and fixed insurance products through related business activities. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, offering multiple advisory platforms that incorporate long-term strategies and third-party asset managers.

Joseph Guercio is an investment advisor at Kestra Advisory with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Kestra Advisory Services LLC since 2022, following prior roles within Kestra Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches a travel baseball team, providing training and development for players. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and plan-level investment advice. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a broad client base that includes large institutional investors.