Catherine Mcdonald is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously held roles at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Mcdonald serves as board member and president of the Dapper Mcdonald Charitable Foundation, a charity focused on raising awareness and funds for ALS. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through a combination of model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Joseph Femia is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in White Plains, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of services, including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, employing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

John Buffa is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in White Plains, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2017 and previously spent nearly a decade at Morgan Stanley in various capacities, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm employs a multi-manager approach with access to affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a range of investment vehicles, serving clients through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Daniel Leskowitz is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Barclays. His other business activities include fixed insurance sales conducted during business hours. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Justin Spagnuolo is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he had roles outside finance, including working at Erini Restaurant and Franklin Avenue Middle School. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients, employing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation through affiliated and third-party managers.

David Mosenson is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, having joined in 2025, and previously worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc., Penn Mutual Life Insurance, and Principal Life Insurance Co. He is also involved as an owner in life settlement businesses and is a partner in a multisport facility called Skate Safe. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and platforms, combining model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by third-party technology and sub-advisers.

Jennifer Hatch is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is affiliated with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2016, and has been leading Christopher Street Financial since 2007. Hatch serves as a board member for the Rockland Pride Center and Making Gay History. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Michael Mccaffrey is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its affiliate, GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE CO of AMERICA, since 2011, and previously worked at International Planning Alliance, LLC from 2000 to 2011. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with proprietary and third-party platforms, to tailor client relationships and provide access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Robert Sack is a CFP® professional with 55 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC since 2016. He has also been associated with Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Fusion Financial Group since 2003. Sack operates a registered representative business under the name Robert Sack Financial Services, focusing on financial planning activities. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including large plan sponsors and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, benchmarking, and employs multiple management platforms and third-party solutions within a supervisory framework.

Laura Nguyen is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Prudential Financial Inc and Stifel. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 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, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Christina Dziadzio is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has been involved with Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2009. Christina also manages client relationships and serves as a lead advisor in associated financial service activities. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors as well as institutional and individual clients. The firm offers a wide range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts, serving a client base that includes large institutional investors.

Yitzchak Felberbaum is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NYLife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Be Insured Agency, and Yeshivas Mir. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers tailored advice through multiple program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Kevin Degabriel is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth and Clear Path Private Wealth since 2018 and previously spent 13 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Degabriel is also involved in fixed insurance sales as an ancillary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors, allowing them discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios and distinct program structures.

Salvatore Petruzzellis is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, including a long tenure with Guardian Life and related entities, as well as International Planning Alliance, LLC. His other business activities include the sale and servicing of insurance products such as life, disability, group, medical, and annuities. Park Avenue Securities, a wholly owned 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 combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Sean Akins is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in White Plains, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Bank N.A., Allstate Insurance Co, LPL Financial, and various insurance agencies. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a girls high school basketball referee for the Capital District Board of Women's Basketball Officials. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Thomas Mingone is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked previously at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, LLC, and Cmg Financial Planning Ltd. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice Chairman of the board for The Rockland Community Network Inc., a nonprofit providing agricultural educational services to the local school district and community. Hightower Advisors offers 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, retirement plan consulting, and access to a variety of investment vehicles through a multi-manager, manager selection model.

Tyler Resch is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include multiple positions at Key Investment Services LLC, KeyBank, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, providing a broad range of advisory programs, execution and custody services, and bespoke solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Raymond Smesko is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2012. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Jonathan Karn is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at GWM Advisors, Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Karn also serves as a board member for Colonial Village, a property management organization in Hillsdale, NJ. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support clients and advisors.

Jeffrey Mctiernan is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2011 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advising, he is also an insurance agent for non-securities insurance products through Agia. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management and financial planning services supported by a large network of advisors and centralized technology.