Amy Sonstein is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 credentials and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2023 and was with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America from 2012 to 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she provides accounting and tax planning services through her consulting firm, is involved in a start-up apparel business as CFO, offers Reiki healing sessions, and serves on the Board of Trustees for Congregation Kol Ami as well as treasurer of the Eastern Boys Wrestling Booster Club. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports multiple account-level services such as lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Jessica Baumgartner is a financial advisor with Allworth Financial, L.P. in Manasquan, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at George McKelvey Co., Inc. for eight years before joining Allworth Financial and AW Securities in 2024. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using various model strategies and employs technology to manage held-away employer retirement accounts.

Michael Viselli is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, First American Trust, and several advisory firms. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and nonprofit organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and it integrates tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Russell Bowman is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC. He previously worked at Rockefeller & Co for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and co-manager of Snores LLC, a part-time rental business. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, charities, corporations, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates wealth, trust, and insurance services under the Rockefeller Global Family Office platform and offers access to alternative and private investments.

Michael Messinger is a financial advisor with Allworth Financial, L.P., holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Allworth in 2024, he worked for George Mckelvey Co., Inc. for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, Messinger serves as Vice President and Marlboro representative on the Freehold Regional High School Board of Education. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a variety of strategies, including core-satellite, pure-index, and options-based overlays, and distinguishes itself through specialized divisions and affiliated businesses.

Joseph Gaj is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has held roles at several firms including Integrity Marketing Group and First Palladium LLC. He also serves as a director for Wealth Enhancement Group in addition to his advisory duties. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that combines passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee and a variety of implementation tools and services.

Emil Dix is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Guardian Life and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life, he worked at Antares Capital for five years and Bank of America for six years. Outside of his financial career, Dix serves as a driving instructor at various private road course tracks. Park Avenue Securities LLC, where he practices, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Kim Trzeciak is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at George McKelvey Co., Inc. for 11 years. Allworth Financial is an SEC-registered, fee-based adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized strategies including defined-outcome ETFs and options overlays, supported by the use of technology and third-party sub-advisers.

Konstantinos Kostakis is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Kestra Advisory. His prior roles include long tenures at Stonebridge Capital Management and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He also serves as president and shareholder of Stonebridge Financial, Inc., where he oversees corporate financials and shareholder distributions. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Alexander Coun is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he was with Equitable Advisors, LLC and has a background that includes time at Rutgers University. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Matthew Bondurant is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Neptune, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, and Prudential Financial Planning Services. Bondurant also provides administrative support to Wealthcare Advisory Partners, an independent investment advisor firm. Empower Advisory Group offers financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services combine proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, delivered through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Kalyan Jampala is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors and Partners Realty Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director organizing charitable activities for underprivileged children. 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, often using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Eric Rios is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Eric Rios speaks on financial literacy to business owners and finance students using compliance-approved presentations. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platforms.

Paul Conforti is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner and has held roles at Msec, LLC, Lincoln Investment, and Capital Analysts Incorporated. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as treasurer and board member of the Spring Lake Golf Club. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, tax services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to deliver customized portfolios and also provides integrated tax and accounting services as well as employer financial wellness solutions.

Robert Giunco Jr. is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at George McKelvey Co., Inc. for 34 years before joining Allworth Financial in 2024. He holds the Series 63 designation. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a range of strategies, including model allocations and options-based overlays, and is notable for its ownership structure and specialized services such as an Airline division and management of privately offered income funds.

Jacob Manna is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He has been with the firm and its affiliated entities since 2025 and has previous experience with the National Futures Association and other financial and healthcare organizations. He completed his studies at Monmouth University from 2020 to 2024. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets across a broad advisor network, employing a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active management supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Patrick Kenny is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, Kenny officiates lacrosse games. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and consulting. The firm utilizes a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports various account-level services including lending solutions and charitable giving options.

Alexander Tragnitz is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he assists clients and others with tax preparation and serves on the golf committee of CPC Behavioral Healthcare, a nonprofit organization. Primerica Advisors operates under Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a diverse retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services. The firm offers multiple proprietary and third-party investment programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting services.

Peter Congilose is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. He has operated Congilose & Associates since 1983. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs along with financial and business consulting. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in assets and supports a range of investment strategies and account features.

Michael Feeney is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, Feeney is a Personal Development Coach through his own business in Manalapan, NJ. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, supporting recommended investments with thorough due diligence and serving significant institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds.