Kevin Pent is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at National Life Group, Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors Inc., Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as Past Exalted Ruler for the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks in Keyport, NJ, where he volunteers and advises on organizational procedures, and he provides coaching on special needs funding to assist families with planning. Equity Services, Inc. offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers to deliver predominantly long-term investment strategies alongside options for shorter-term trading.

Austin Paglia is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Sanctuary Wealth since 2021, following brief tenures at Merrill and Mirae Asset Securities. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a large network of independent advisers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions, including separately managed accounts and unified managed accounts, supported by a vertically integrated multi-affiliate platform.

Alisha Patel is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Mariner with one year of industry experience. Her career includes roles at TritonPoint Capital, TritonPoint Wealth, and Sage Group. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and a range of strategies spanning equities, fixed income, alternatives, and digital assets, along with integrated tax and accounting services.

Joseph Hymowitz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank for nine years, as well as PNC Investments and PNC Bank for one year each. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated model ties financial planning and managed account solutions to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Michael Previti is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services since 2016 and also operates Integrated Financial Concepts LLC, where he works as an insurance sales agent and provides employee benefit solutions. Previti serves as president of the Egg Harbor Township Soccer Club, overseeing club activities and board meetings. Equity Services, Inc., also known as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and operates both as a broker-dealer and an SEC-registered investment adviser.

Paul Branca is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include nearly a decade at J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments and National Professional Planning Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a caretaker assisting his disabled daughter. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Daniel Armas is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CWM, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Gold Family Wealth, Vanderbilt Securities, Gitterman Wealth Management, and Triad Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a board member of Embrace Kids Foundation, participating in philanthropy and fundraising activities. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, families, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with model portfolios guided by an in-house Investment Committee.

Ronald Lomangino is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including nine years with Commonwealth Financial Network and sixteen years with EverBank. He is also the owner and managing director of Dynasty Advisors LLC, where he manages day-to-day operations and client interactions on a $270 million book of business. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm serves a broad client base that includes large institutional investors and offers access to multiple management platforms and third-party managed solutions.

Joseph Maleh is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a consultant with Man of the World LLC, a men's jewelry business, and Planning Alliance Consulting LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs using model portfolios and digital solutions.

Gerald Clericuzio is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2010. Clericuzio is also the chairman and owner of Planning Alliance LLC, a general agency, and owns Planning Alliance Consulting, LLC, which provides consulting services to businesses and estates. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with a variety of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Walter Pereira is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo and Merrill prior to joining Empower. Pereira holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates over short-term forecasts.

Bryan Kuderna is a CFP® with 16 years of experience currently with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Family Health and Wellness at The Community YMCA, publishes financial literacy books, writes articles for Broker World, hosts a weekly podcast on finance and business topics, and assists medical residents with tax preparation. Primerica Advisors operates under Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services. The firm offers various investment programs and utilizes proprietary models and third-party managers to provide diversified portfolio solutions.

Patrick Maly is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. who holds 37 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Metlife Securities Inc. and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of advising, he is involved as an insurance agent with Integrated Financial Concepts LLC. Equity Services, Inc., also known as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Deirdre De Rosa is a Certified Financial Planner® at Wealthspire Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Fiduciary Trust Company. De Rosa has also been involved with RoundAngle Advisors LLC, focusing on financial planning and model portfolio trading. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets and serving individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation framework using a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, private investments, and separate account managers, with services tailored through client interviews and ongoing monitoring.

Christine Weighell is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. 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 a range of account types and utilizes sub-advisors and third-party model platforms to implement strategies, supported by its integrated affiliate structure and recent consolidation activity.

Nancy Protopapas is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Holmdel, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2002 and Principal Life Insurance since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of Auto Solutions Inc. and is a designated bank officer at Principal Bank and Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm provides direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under multiple advisory and promoter arrangements.

Richard Harris is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with National Life Group, Equity Services Inc., and Maxwell Harris Co. since 2001. Outside of advisory services, he is an active insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm combines long-term investment strategies with various advisory platforms and frequently uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Eric Colella is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years before joining Kestra in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved with Dynasty Advisors LLC as an insurance agent. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad range of institutional and individual clients, offering services that include fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves clients that include large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Steven Cucinelli is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of Coastal LeTip and manages a youth soccer team with the Middletown Soccer Club Wave Black. Primerica Advisors is part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, which serves a diverse retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm offers proprietary and third-party investment programs and supports a range of account management options and lending solutions.

Alexander Saulon Jr. is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding CFP® certification and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and EverBank. He is also involved with Dynasty Advisors, LLC, where he provides comprehensive financial and insurance planning services. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, employee education, and utilizes multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.