Jonathan Bernstein is a CFP® and PFS™ with 24 years of industry experience. He is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and co-owns Bernstein & Bernstein CPA's LLP, where he provides accounting and tax services. Bernstein also advises clients on life insurance as a producer outside of his advisory role. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation strategy using mutual funds, ETFs, private investments, and outside managers, with an active approach to client service and investment oversight.

Michael Vitkansas is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role since 2016, he has been president of multiple businesses focused on employee benefit services and retirement income strategies since the mid-1980s. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, and serves a broad client base that includes large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Tyler Cicero is a financial advisor with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, International Planning Alliance, Target, and Wegmans. Park Avenue Securities LLC provides brokerage services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Michael Fish is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Dynasty Advisors LLC Wealth Management and Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching ice hockey. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and supports a variety of management platforms and third-party solutions.

Richard Dworzak is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated. Outside of his advisory work, he acts as a power of attorney for his son's IRA. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately 436 advisors and $15.7 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and nonprofit organizations, offering a variety of investment strategies and advisory services with periodic strategic reviews and oversight from an Investment Strategy Committee.

Michael Mcclelland is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance brokerage through multiple entities and has experience as a background actor in television and film. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing the majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Steven Horvath is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Hornor Townsend and Kent, Inc., and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Horvath is also the founder of Protection USA, a firm engaged in the sale and servicing of fixed insurance products. 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, frequently utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Dominic Carter is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he is involved with Friends Cafe in New Brunswick, 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Nicholas Pontilena is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Equity Services, Inc. since 2013. He is also affiliated with National Life Group and serves as an instructor teaching continuing education courses to insurance and SEC-licensed professionals. Pontilena is a member of the advisory board for the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Sean Obrien is an investment advisor representative with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC since 2016 and is the founder of O'Brien Wealth Management, LLC, which provides investment advisory services through Kestra. He serves on the endowment committee at Christian Brothers Academy, overseeing the management of their endowment fund. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms while serving clients such as large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Robert Bennett Jr. is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 1990. 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, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipalities, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

Philip Prasad is a financial advisor at SPC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with SPC since 2006. His prior work includes roles at Sigma Financial Corporation and Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc. He also maintains various insurance appointments through multiple companies. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisors managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management tailored to client needs.

John Palmeri is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Palmeri owns MJJ Billiards LLC, a pool hall, game room, and bar in Staten Island, NY. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering brokerage and advisory services alongside financial and retirement planning. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a range of account-level services and lending solutions.

James Muro is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group, where he has worked since 2013. Muro is involved with The Objective Room, a platform focused on marketing, financial literacy, and education, and he engages in financial planning and insurance-related activities through Legatus Group and Integrated Planning Group. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Christopher Paglia is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment programs through various account types and uses both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, supported by a large network of independent advisors and affiliated entities.

Joseph Scotti is a CFP® with 11 years of experience, currently serving at Equity Services, Inc. He has worked with National Life Group and Integrated Financial Concepts since 2015. Scotti is involved in educational initiatives related to pension and insurance topics, producing videos and providing guidance to professionals on retirement portfolios and pension planning. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a range of clients including individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Matthew Moore is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Somerset County 200 Club. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services along with financial and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a range of account-level services such as lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Zachary Zenda is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining NewEdge Advisors and LPL Financial in 2023, he worked for MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Emeritus Wealth, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. NewEdge Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program, employing a variety of analytic approaches and regular portfolio reviews.

David Parsels is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2002 and has been affiliated with Northeast Planning Corp and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2000. Parsels also serves as a marketing consultant for Guardian Life Insurance Company. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Gerard St Cyr is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Long Branch, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of finance, he is an author of books on empowering women and wine, a founder of Women.Wise, and serves as a hockey referee for local clubs. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across various program types and manages a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.