James Mantione is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Private Advisor Group since 2012 and LPL Financial since 2011. Mantione is also an agent for life insurance and fixed annuities. Private Advisor Group manages over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Richard Hyams is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services since 2016 and also maintains a role at National Life over the same period. Outside of advising, he is an IRS Enrolled Agent and operates a tax preparation business, East End Tax & Accounting, LLC. Equity Services, Inc., operating 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 utilize third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Thomas Williams is a CFP® professional affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2013 and previously was with Colarossi & Williams, Inc. for 23 years, an investment-related firm he owns. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a wide range of adviser-support services, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Robert Farmand is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and manages complex institutional relationships, combining large-scale resources with unique market roles.

Justin Stone is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Smithtown, NY. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Investment and has held roles outside finance, including project management at VaynerMedia. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operational and compliance infrastructure to affiliated advisors.

Paul Mckee is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally assists clients by coordinating life insurance quotes through an insurance broker. 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 primarily through a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Patrick McGovern is a financial advisor at OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for ten years. McGovern serves as Director of Operations and Finance at PPS Advisors, Inc., an S-Corp, where he manages operations and supports advisors and clients. He is also a licensed Life and Health broker, although he does not engage in sales, and he serves as a notary public. OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm delivers investment management and related financial services through various program models, combining proprietary guidance with third-party platforms, and offers access to alternative investments and affiliated financial capabilities.

Karlyn Grasso is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with National Life Group and Equity Services, Inc. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary and communications officer for the John C. Dunphy Private Foundation and is a board member of the Suffolk County Police Department Foundation. Equity Services, Inc. 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 utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Sean Kennedy is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Rockefeller Capital Management since 2022, following a 12-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and uniquely operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Angel Vidal is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Student Optimum Services and as founder and executive director of Elevation Baseball & Leadership Academy, a nonprofit focused on youth baseball training and leadership development. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios and a range of investment programs.

Kevin Eghrari is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brokers International Financial Services, Allergenis, and Kinesso. He is also involved in Eghrari Wealth Training LLC, where he provides investment coaching and client account management. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers continuous asset management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches across multiple custodial platforms.

Michael Genduso is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm integrates institutional-scale resources with specialized market roles, providing a broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Joseph Torre is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and affiliated financial advisory groups since 2015. Torre is also the owner of J. Torre Wealth Management, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages around $213 billion in client assets. The firm offers managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, allowing advisors to implement portfolios using internal models or through external platforms.

Michele Arnett is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at GWN Securities since 2014 and has been associated with the Center For Wealth Planning since 2007. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed to sell life, accident, and health insurance. 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 through a network of approximately 423 advisors.

Brian Williams is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Islandia, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Williams has previously worked at Colarossi and Williams and is involved outside of finance as a bartender. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

James Maloney is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with GWN Securities since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a loan officer arranging residential mortgage financing and is involved in community activities such as serving as president of his homeowners association and as a trustee on a local board of education. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of investment programs, including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Kamerick Rampersad is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 23 years of industry experience and has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2014. In addition to his advisory work, he provides health and Medicare insurance services and is a licensed real estate salesperson. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, third-party strategists, and a digital advice platform.

Kevin Givens is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Equity Services Inc since 2018. Prior to that, he was with National Life Group, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent for MAVERYCK Insurance Agency and Eastern Advisory Group, selling life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance products. 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 utilizing third-party asset managers and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Keith Fuchs is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2004. Outside of advising, he sells life insurance and Aflac assurance programs, and also works as a photographer providing images of vehicles and boats for insurance claims. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Frank Grasso is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. holding the CFP® designation and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has over 43 years of industry experience and previously worked at firms including Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and North Ridge Securities Corp. Outside of finance, he is involved in music as a professional piano player and holds leadership roles in music publishing and entertainment management organizations. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms using third-party asset managers and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.