Quxing Zhu is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Zhu has been with HSBC Securities since 2017 and has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2016. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with multiple risk profiles, providing both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options.

Matthew Laurence is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over thirty-two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory Services and Kestra Investment Services in 2024, he spent 23 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He is also a partner in several insurance-related businesses, including Madison Consulting Group, LLC and Quantum Financial Strategies, Inc. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and investment advice. The firm serves large institutional investors as well as plan sponsors, with assets under management nearing $79.8 billion and a range of third-party managed solutions.

Douglas Kuring is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, Reby Advisors, and Triad Advisors. Kuring provides investment advisory services through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active managers overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Gregory Sirett is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and GWFS Equities, Inc. He currently receives trailing commissions on previously sold business. 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 certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing rather than short-term forecasts.

Nicole Turosky is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC for eight years and Northwestern Mutual from 2016 to 2017. 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, access to alternative investments, and a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that distinguishes it within the enterprise advisory space.

George Keith is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has been with Janney in various capacities since 2012. He serves as a board member of a homeowners association in New Fairfield, CT. Janney Montgomery Scott 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 through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services across multiple wrap programs and model portfolios.

Kimberly Jackson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including GWFS Equities, Advised Assets Group, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the Mahopac Varsity Cheer Blue and Gold Booster Club. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Michael Benedetto is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Neuberger Berman, LLC before joining T. Rowe Price in 2023. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory program combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management. The service uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs and targets individual investors and households with a focus on retirement goals.

Taranbir Sawhney is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and New York Life, as well as his current positions at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales outside of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individual and institutional clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs that utilize both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Nirotam Mahes is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Astoria Federal Savings. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate rental activities through Mahes & Associates. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and futures commission merchant activities.

Patrick Doherty is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked with firms including LPL Financial and Triad Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee and quantitative and fundamental research.

Damian Petta is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Katonah, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Harvestwealth Partners, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he plays guitar at local bars and restaurants. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, and compliance. The firm offers various investment solutions and model portfolios, supporting advisors who often operate under their own business names while providing advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Peter Gentile is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with GWN Securities since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he has served on the Mt Vernon Board of Education since 1970 and is self-employed in tax preparation. 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 over 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of investment programs including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

David Oldham is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Norwalk, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2015 and has operated Oldham Resource Group, which involves fixed insurance and annuities sales, since 1984. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, 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 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs, including traditional asset-allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Rudolph Sarro III is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience at Altium Wealth Management, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Kushman and Wakefield, and in construction services. He previously worked in schooling for nearly two decades. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized programs such as Private Family Office services and Financial Wellness, utilizing proprietary analytics and a wide range of investment and advisory platforms integrated within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Lisa McGrath is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TIAA since 1991. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policy statements.

Tucker Scott III is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at GWN Securities since 2015. Scott is also the owner of M-Powered, LLC, a business he has operated since the late 1990s. 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 managed-account programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Anthony Veiga Jr. is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with over 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer firefighter in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm serving over 24,000 clients with approximately $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisor-managed and model-based investment solutions, employing an open-architecture approach that incorporates external platforms and third-party managers.

Joseph Viggiani is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at SCOTTRADE, Inc. from 2014 to 2017 before joining Transamerica in 2017. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by offering managed portfolios and investment education services. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios to provide personalized asset allocation and retirement planning advice.

Zachary Babineau is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, having previously worked at LPL Financial and Bridgelight Financial Advisors. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting, employing a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.