Steven Mekler is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2010, following prior positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a board member of the James Madison High School Alumni Association. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, spanning equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, and maintains custody of client assets as a qualified custodian.

Michael Dilella is a financial professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and METLIFE Securities Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent selling property and casualty insurance through Aegis Risk Solutions Group LLC. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 that include both traditional asset-allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

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 with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2016, following two years at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in a monthly networking group focused on fostering business relationships and referrals. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with advisory strategies encompassing equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Matthew Alberico is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Nylife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a small music label affiliated with his church, where he oversees business functions. 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 representatives. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and specialized advisory services linked to insurance and annuity products within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Onofrio Cirianni is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 35 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He previously worked with International Planning Alliance, LLC, and has been with Guardian Life since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on The College of NJ Men's Soccer Alumni Advisory Board. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client services combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

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.

William Spinner is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC since 2019. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 16 years. Spinner is also involved in conducting financial seminars through his own business activities. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans via a network of independent advisors. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, utilizing customized portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, typically following a long-term investment approach.

Tyrone Hutchinson is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at GWN Securities since 2017, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales, focusing on life insurance, annuities, and related products to assist clients with retirement planning. 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. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including traditional, active, and legacy market-timing strategies.

Suresh Somisetty is an advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience at ICE Data Services and Brooklight Place Securities, and has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2026. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, with a platform that includes third-party asset managers and various account options.

Steven Barbesh is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Manning & Napier and AllianceBernstein. Outside of his advisory career, he has worked as a tax preparer and in various driving and food delivery roles. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The firm blends advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party solutions, including insurance products and alternative investments.

Azeez Namazi is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent Inc since 2012. 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 operates as both an advisory and broker-dealer platform, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets with a combination of third-party asset manager relationships and tailored client strategies.

Sandra Zakhary is a financial advisor at &Partners with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024. &Partners serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial and tax planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports municipal advisory roles as part of its service offerings.

Christopher Trainor is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has held prior roles at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and LPL Financial. Trainor serves on the board of the non-profit Wellington Knolls Property Owners Corporation. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to separate managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified investment approach blending passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee, and offers multiple program options and implementation tools.

Lingyun Yang is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Yang's background includes roles at Blue Shield California Life & Health Insurance Company and The Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Justin Siracusa is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Northeast Financial Network. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is the finance and operations manager for Babysitters R Us LLC, a babysitting services company based in Staten Island, NY. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies delivered through proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Usha Krishnakumar is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Edison, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and has been associated with New York Life Insurance Co. and Nylife Securities since 2008 and 2005, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, Krishnakumar is involved in multiple nonprofit and community organizations focused on education, cultural activities, and entrepreneurship, including serving as a trustee for Gift A Future International and board member of Englishkadhavu. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers tailored advice across multiple program types and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, operating within an integrated structure affiliated with New York Life.

Yu Oen is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Optimal Portfolio, LLC for 12 years before joining Hightower in 2022. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a multi-manager investment approach, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers access to a wide range of investment vehicles and customized portfolio solutions.

Suzana Romine is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Romine performs home office functions for other business units within Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms to deliver its services, managing approximately $1.7 billion in assets under management.