Samuel Hardy is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining TD in 2026, he worked at Nest Investments BD LLC and Nest Investments LLC from 2023 to 2026, and has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. among other firms. Hardy also operated Hardy Solutions from 2022 to 2023. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth private, and retail clients. The firm employs a portfolio construction approach combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Michael Santana is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes five years at Merrill and roles in education at Rutgers Business School and Union County College. Outside of finance, Santana owns and manages an online retail cigar business, Santana Cigars. 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 investors. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering ongoing portfolio management and financial planning support.

Derek De Pol is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he manages real estate through De Pol Real Estate, LLC and De Pol Real Estate Holdings, LLC. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients via multiple managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm employs portfolios based on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating both affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers, and is known for its use of market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain legacy programs.

Cameron Koplik is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory Services, Preferred Financial Partners, MassMutual, and Metlife Securities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custodial services.

Jay Heidt is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC investments since 2004. PNC Wealth Management delivers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Yinan Xiao is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations, and has 21 years of industry experience. Xiao has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held roles at several firms including Fidelity Service LLC and Century 200 Group, LLC. Outside of advising, Xiao is involved with Union Synergy as an owner and administrator and provides estate planning services through LSPN Pro, LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Maxim Pogorelov is a financial advisor with Mariner holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Swarthmore College. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and integrates tax and accounting services alongside portfolio management.

Christopher Glatz is a financial advisor at Mariner with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research and FCG Advisors. He is also involved with MSEC, LLC as a registered representative. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to implement customized portfolios and provides integrated tax and administrative solutions uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Christopher Nichols is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2006 and at Penn Mutual Life Insurance since 2018. Nichols also operates Nichols Financial Planning, a life insurance brokerage, in addition to his advisory role. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

Rae Kim is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials, bringing 25 years of industry experience. Rae has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2012 and has also been involved with Capital Analysts Incorporated since 2004 and Kim Financial Group since 2002. Outside of advising, Rae is the owner of a real estate investment business and provides insurance and retirement planning services through Kim Financial Group. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and retirement plan advice, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios through a combination of in-house and third-party strategies.

Rohit Bhalla is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory and financial planning services through a network of more than 400 independent advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and other advisory services using various analytical approaches and maintains a fiduciary role when agreements are in place.

Bradley Hampton is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple affiliated entities within the Bankers Life network since 2016 and was previously employed at Future Payment Technologies. Hampton is also licensed as an insurance agent with Bankers Life and Casualty, where he sells life, health, and annuity insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Haibo Liang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and a background that includes entrepreneurial work in photonics and managing residential rental properties. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base with both advisory and broker‑dealer services, offering proprietary and third‑party model portfolios and managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025.

Ronald Volpe is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA N.A. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked primarily within HSBC-affiliated firms since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers at St Clare Church, assisting with religious instruction and supervising children. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both client-directed and fully discretionary investment programs, employing a risk-profile-based asset allocation approach supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and third-party providers.

Julie Sumitomo is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, providing ongoing portfolio management and financial planning support.

Alan Mendlowitz is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at GWN Securities since 2017, following roles at PRUCO Securities, LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property and casualty insurance through several agencies, including serving as president of Wise Men Insurance Services, Inc. and Amass Wealth LLC. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a range of managed account programs, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs a mix of discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and technology-enabled platforms, and is noted for its use of market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain legacy programs.

Kevin Barry is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at GWN Securities Inc. since 2020. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and CitiStreet. He is also involved in insurance sales, focusing on life, long-term care, and disability insurance. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers for individuals and business clients. The firm supports a network of approximately 423 advisors and manages around $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts, delivering advice through various managed-account programs and model portfolios.

Arshad Awan is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with TD Bank and its affiliated entities since 2014. Awan also serves as a FINRA non-public arbitrator. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, utilizing a combination of strategic asset allocation and investments from both affiliated and third-party managers.

Kevin Pearly is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, where he worked for over a decade each. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a beach house in Beach Haven, New Jersey. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a broad range of investment approaches and operates through a network of over 400 independent advisor representatives.

Marc Connolly is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of advisory work, he owns rental property for college students in Fairfield, Connecticut. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and access to a range of investment products through a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers.