Marlene Badai is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with GWN Securities since 2014. In addition to her advisory work, she operates a life insurance business focused on assessing family insurance needs and protecting inheritances. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through a network of approximately 423 advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of investment programs including both traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Alan Babbitt is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Edison, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2017 and has also worked with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by 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 and plan sponsor criteria, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Richard Zangara is a financial advisor at &Partners with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Pruco Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the North Brunswick Planning Board and the North Brunswick Democratic Organization. &Partners serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies using both proprietary and third-party managers.

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 CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory. His prior roles include positions at Preferred Financial Partners, Commonwealth Financial Network, and MassMutual, among others. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Lindsay Bennett is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles at PNC Investments and a year at RBC Capital Markets. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available as an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm uses algorithmic assessments to recommend risk bands and implements investments via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

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.

James Karalis is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates planning services from ongoing management and provides customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Jay Post Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with Citigroup in various capacities since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and swap dealer activities.

Christian Becerra is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and AXA Advisors LLC. Becerra is a trustee on the board of the nonprofit Women Rising. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs and financial planning. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets as of the end of 2025.

John Foran is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently affiliated with Carson Wealth and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial Services, and operated his own advisory firms. He is also involved in teaching through Financial Network Educators. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing an Investment Committee to construct and monitor model portfolios and offering tailored solutions such as custom indexing and access to alternative investments.

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.

Bulent Algokce is an advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Manalapan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bridge Financial Group, LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2005. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a variety of program types, with a focus on tailored recommendations and predominantly non-discretionary asset management.

Stefan Byramji is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Manalapan, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Point Pleasant Borough Chamber of Commerce, participating in event planning and community activities. 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 advisers. The firm emphasizes tailoring solutions to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Robert Niehoff is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has 34 years of industry experience, including long tenure at Guardian Life since 1988 and current roles with both Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. Niehoff occasionally sells non-Guardian insurance products. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Shabana Mosiello is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has been with TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2020 and has worked with TD Bank N.A. since 2015. 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 clients, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Jamil Barnes is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2019 and also holds roles with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co dating back to 2018. Barnes serves as a board member for the Lawrence Village condominium housing board. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Devin Dmitrzak is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with five years of industry experience. He has been with TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2020 and has prior experience at TD Bank N.A. dating back to 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in a personal collectible hobby involving the buying and selling of toys, LEGO, and other collectibles on weekends. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients. The firm utilizes a blend of strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers to construct portfolios, offering comprehensive financial planning, custody, and reporting services.

Daniel Anerella Jr. is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, with roles at Guardian Life, Park Avenue Securities, Northeast Financial Network, and Pace University. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management combined with model-based strategies, proprietary wrap programs, and third-party advisory solutions.

Bradley Hampton is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has seven years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2020 and is also an insurance agent for Bankers Life and Casualty, selling life insurance, health insurance, and annuity products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.