Komal Desai is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Merrill before joining Steward Partners in 2023. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale, SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Jovani Rivera is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Prudential Investment Management Services, and AIG. Rivera is based in North Brunswick, NJ. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Abraham Strum is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he owns seasonal rental properties in Maine. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides both digital and managed account advisory programs and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Timothy Gormley is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018 and previously spent 11 years at Stifel. 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 and offers brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers.

Cheryl Rowan is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Merrill for 32 years and Bank of America, N.A. for 2 years. Rowan has been with Rockefeller Financial since 2019. 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 combines a Private Advisor model with a consolidated investment platform to provide discretionary, non-discretionary, and model-based portfolio management solutions, along with broker-dealer services and placement of alternative investment vehicles.

Sean Moreland is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 27 years of experience. He is currently with Rockefeller Financial LLC and Rockefeller Capital Management, having previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as a registered broker-dealer and uses a Private Advisor model combined with a consolidated investment platform to provide a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Anthony Mejia is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at pursuing those objectives. Anthony provides ongoing advice and adjusts client portfolios as their situations evolve. He has expertise in general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Anthony takes a personalized approach by getting to know clients and understanding what is important to them to create tailored financial strategies. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Anthony holds a High School Diploma/GED from Raritan Valley Community College.

Jennifer Schaefer is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life since 1993. Outside of her advisory role, she operates several small businesses including insurance brokerage and health insurance services, as well as a family foundation focused on supporting children and animal welfare. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets with a platform that integrates third-party asset managers under a dual SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer structure.

Theresa Stevens is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Janney in various capacities since 1993. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a 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 services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Surajit Ghosh is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley for 14 years, followed by The Goodkind Group before joining Rockefeller Capital Management and Rockefeller Financial LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating uniquely as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities including securities transactions, variable insurance products, placement, and investment banking services.

Michael Avenoso is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. He has been with TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2021 and has been associated with TD Bank N.A. since 2015. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody through third-party custodians. The firm utilizes a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers and employs a cross-border Private Investment Advisor model for certain U.S. clients.

Steven Mekler is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2010. He serves as a board member of the James Madison High School Alumni Association. Oppenheimer serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation and a variety of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Gonzalo Maldonado is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. since 2019, following nine years at TD Bank N.A. prior to that. 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 TDIS clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party managers, providing ongoing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services.

Amanda Virella is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of experience at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. She previously worked at PNC Private Bank and Oppenheimer and Co. Inc. Among her prior roles, she has experience outside the financial industry at firms including Ultra Chemical and Alliance Pest Services. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm employs strategic and tactical asset allocation across portfolios that include affiliated and third-party investments, offering financial planning, custody, and reporting services through third-party custodians.

Alan Woller is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in a local networking group focused on fostering business relationships through referrals. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering various advisory programs such as discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach varies by program and includes strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing.

Renee Archoleka is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America for 20 years before joining PNC Investments in 2025. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies managed or delegated to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Sean Arnold is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at Rockefeller Financial LLC and Rockefeller Capital Management and has previously held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, TruMark Financial Credit Union, and CUSO Financial Services. Arnold serves as Secretary of the Dickinson College Football Alumni Council. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with broker-dealer services, including securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking, organizing client relationships through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform.

Christa Wendell is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Rockefeller Financial and Rock & Co LLC since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 50% owner of CWM Holdings LLC, a company involved in owning and leasing residential property. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting with brokerage and investment banking services, operating through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple asset classes.

Thomas Granaghan is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Rockefeller Financial since 2021 and has been associated with Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services since 2016. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing a range of investment and banking services through its Private Advisor model and consolidated investment platform.

Ryan Hamilton is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2014. 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 including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.