Christopher Bond is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including National Asset Management and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he owns 007 Industries Inc., a flow-through S-corporation unrelated to investment activities. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service approach.

Ronald Wexler is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer from 2010 to 2017 before joining The Pinnacle Financial Group and LPL Financial in 2017. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis across various instruments and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis, with some advisors also registered with LPL Financial to offer broker-dealer products.

Matthew Senicola is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Massapequa, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at NBC Securities, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally writes investment-related articles for Seeking Alpha. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets across multiple advisor teams and offers program-based accounts through various platforms and third-party sub-advisers.

Luke Morgan is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at Strategic Financial Tax Planning and Mutual Inc., where he also serves as an insurance agent and tax preparer during tax season. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services primarily to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and the management of risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Dianne Dittmar is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 63 license and 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Equity Services since 2012 and also has a concurrent role at National Life. Outside of her advisory work, Dianne is involved in insurance sales, including Medicare Advantage and supplement plans, as well as auto, home, commercial, and fixed insurance products. 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, frequently utilizing third-party asset managers and combining primarily long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Brandon Mangan is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2025, he worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill from 2021 to 2024. He also has experience in education and collegiate athletics, having worked at Island Trees High School and Major League Lacrosse. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique institutional capabilities, including in-house research, security pricing, and roles as a security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Stephan Coles is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 44 years of industry experience. Prior to joining VOYA in 2014, he worked at Charles W Cammack Associates, Inc. beginning in 1981. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life insurance sales. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory services, and access to third-party money managers for individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses investment policy statements, model portfolios, and technology-enabled tools to implement recommendations, offering a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary account management through a large network of advisors.

Daniel Cook is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2018, following a two-year tenure at Capital One Investing. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and provides multi-asset, multi-manager solutions supported by in-house research and oversight committees.

Brian Buglino is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 31 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including National Life Group and MML Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent selling fixed insurance products through United Financial Alliance. Equity Services, Inc., also known 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 and frequently uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Andrew Shull is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Voya since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Shull coaches youth tee ball teams in the Lockport and Wilson Little League programs. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house and third-party strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management through a broad platform of investment products.

Angelo Buonomo is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and has operated his own CPA practice focused on personal income tax preparation since 2010. Equity Services, Inc., also known 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, frequently utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios to combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Eric Anderson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Melville, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has nine years of industry experience. Anderson has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies since 2021 and with New York Life affiliated entities since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes customized recommendations and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Frank Lavrigata is a CFP® professional with 18 years at Wealthspire Advisors and five years of overall industry experience. He is based in Melville, NY. Wealthspire Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets with about 220 advisors. The firm serves individuals, corporations, pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations, using an institutional-style asset allocation approach implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, private investments, and separate account managers under centralized oversight.

Jan Getto is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and Aegis Capital Corp. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Christopher Reda is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Advisors Asset Management, Inc. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals associated with TIAA-managed employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and offers both model and customized portfolio options.

Anna Pulgiano is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameritas and related affiliates since 2015, including roles at Union Benefit Planners and Group Benefits & Administration. She is also involved with Acrisure, the parent company of Union Benefit Planners and Group Benefits & Administration, where she serves as an agent. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of solutions including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and variable product subaccount management, utilizing various model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Stephen Dolan is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. and Apple Bank, having previously worked at Citigroup, Wunderlich Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, wrap programs, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure.

Daniel Tisser is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His prior roles include positions at The Colony Group, LLC, BNP Paribas Asset Management, Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Focus Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Anthony Martins is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at JPMorgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Bank N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in My Favorite Beverage LLC, a marketing affiliate focused on maintaining an e-commerce website. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments and offers a broad range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

William Lepping Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Janney in 2017, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill, where he had a combined tenure of over 30 years. 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 clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, as well as charitable and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.