Patrick Burgdorf is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Citizens Securities, he worked at TIAA-CREF for 32 years and held positions at WestPark Capital, Inc., Cetera, and Investors Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Burgdorf serves as a volunteer firefighter and treasurer for the Exempt Firemen's Association of Deal. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services, with a focus on ETF-based portfolios through its proprietary digital advisory platform and managed account programs.

James Alban is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, Principal Life Insurance, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Strategic Advisers, Inc. Mariner serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services, utilizing discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both in-house and third-party management.

Michael Carlucci is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Osaic FA, Inc., Questar Asset Management, Inc., U.S. Allianz Securities, Inc., and Woodstock Financial Group, Inc. He is also the owner of a marketing DBA, MJC Advanced Financial Strategies, LLC, and is a licensed insurance agent in New Jersey. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of firm- and third-party investment models, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with active and passive strategies across various risk profiles.

Peter Van Alstine is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Equitable Advisors, LLC, Workiva, Toppan Merrill, and RR Donnelley. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs tailored to client objectives and emphasizes non-discretionary asset management within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Thomas Dogas is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked for eight years. Outside of his advisory work, Dogas serves as Vice President of the Holy Name Society at St. Leo The Great Church, is a presenter for the National Alliance for Mental Illness, and holds an officer position with the Red Bank NJ Elks. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Frank Congilose is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with over 40 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked across several firms including Park Avenue Securities and C&A Financial Group. Congilose is also an author of multiple books on responsible wealth and serves as a hospital board trustee at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. Guardian Life, through its Park Avenue® Wealth Management subsidiary, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a blend of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products, alternative investments, and various integrated financial solutions.

Todd Schaefer is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2006. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic questionnaires to recommend investment risk bands and employs mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Corinne Brogan is a financial advisor at Mariner with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., 1792 Wealth Advisors, and Tupler Financial. Brogan also supported 1792 Wealth Advisors in investment research and portfolio management. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various investment vehicles. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers and provides services such as tax compliance, CFO support, and employer financial-wellness tools.

Paige Foley is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P., holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. She previously worked for George McKelvey Co. for ten years before joining Allworth Financial. Allworth Financial serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as financial and wealth planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and education through various media.

Philip Demarco is a Series 66-registered advisor with PNC Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2008. He has 21 years of experience in the financial industry. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering available by invitation to employees. This program uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to implement managed model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs, focusing on digital execution and discretionary portfolio management.

Michael Mazzeo is a financial advisor at Mariner with CFP® and ChFC® designations and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at CoreCap Investments, Dworetsky Financial, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors. Mazzeo has contracted as an independent agent with insurance carriers prior to joining Mariner and has occasionally placed business for family members. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an Investment Committee and offers integrated tax services and administrative CFO capabilities uncommon among large advisory firms.

Michael Husar is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Wall, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience, including roles with NyLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for multiple nonprofit and fraternal organizations and participates in a small business networking group. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers various program types and emphasizes tailoring advice to client objectives, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Lawrence Larmer is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 45 years of industry experience. He worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years prior to joining Osaic Advisory Services in 2024. Outside of advising, he is the chairman of the trust committee for the Order of AHEPA and owns a business called Creative Capital Group. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs and financial services, combining fundamental and technical analysis with platform integrations and access to alternative investments.

Joseph Gyumolcs is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Wall Township, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NYLife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, MassMutual Greater Philadelphia, and Chris Thomas State Farm. Outside of his advisory work, he hosts the "Fuel Your Mornings" podcast, featuring conversations with professionals from various fields. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered primarily on a non-discretionary basis and operates within an integrated structure alongside New York Life affiliates.

Kimberly Van Houtte is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P., holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. She was previously with the George McKelvey Company for 20 years before joining Allworth Financial in 2024. Allworth Financial serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis through an Investment Committee to create customized investment strategies across various asset classes and employs technology to support comprehensive planning.

James Reuter is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Wall Township, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes service with Podell Financial Group and New York Life, as well as an 11-year career with the NYPD. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers a variety of program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, working extensively with plan sponsors and integrating advisory services with insurance and annuity products.

Kenneth Leblanc is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and has previously worked at Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. and KML Financial Services Group, LLC, where he was a managing member. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing a range of advisory services including retirement plan consulting and family office services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, employing globally diversified portfolios using a mix of low-cost ETFs, index funds, and specialized fund platforms.

Mary O'hern is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Bankers Life and its affiliates since 2015, including her current role at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. since 2026. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management based on client goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Mathew Solomon is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) who holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2016 and concurrently affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as an employee on the inflation and vehicle teams for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a large asset base primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Anthony Ferrara is a financial advisor with Guardian Life holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2018 and previously was associated with Avantax Investment Services and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in income tax preparation services through TFA Income Tax Services, Inc., where he serves as an officer. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and proprietary investment solutions.