Roger Healy is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at Creative Planning with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hibernian Financial Planning, LLC and Global Family Advisers, LLC. Healy also teaches business courses at New York University and serves as a director for the New Jersey Society of Enrolled Agents. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental options and vertically integrated affiliated businesses.

Richard Rosa is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, AXA Advisors, and Montclair State University. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model utilizing various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Sean Sullivan is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PNC Bank and GNC Live Well. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and third-party managed investment strategies.

William Brown III is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm also acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund and offers both model and customized portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure.

Timothy Pedrero is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in New Brunswick, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns several real estate properties, including residential rentals and an empty lot. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both one-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management, with offerings that include model and customized portfolios managed under fiduciary standards.

Alan Mott is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2019. He is also president of National Senior Associates Company, which conducts insurance seminars, and leads Mott Tax Advisory Services, offering tax preparation and insurance sales. Additionally, he provides identity theft protection services to his clients. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies, including digital advice platforms and third-party managers.

Tanya Brown is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Bridgewater, NJ, where she has worked since 2009. She has 18 years of industry experience. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital, discretionary model account available by invitation to employees with existing PNC Bank online-banking credentials. The firm uses algorithm-driven model selection and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, employing mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Jigisha Thakor is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches yoga, co-hosts a podcast focused on working mom entrepreneurs, and serves as a board member of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates a dual registration as an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing a broad range of custody, execution, brokerage, and investment management services.

Shawn Neice is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including PNC Investments LLC, Santander Securities, Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC, and Uber. Neice is currently based in Princeton, NJ. 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 constructs portfolios using a combination of affiliated and third-party managers, offering ongoing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services.

Nicholas Tsakon is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 14 years before joining Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group Insurance Agency. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and RIA, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Richard Barberi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with PNC Wealth Management, having worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Barberi’s background includes several years at PNC’s investment divisions prior to his current role. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests via approved mutual fund and ETF strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Micheal Corcione is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. His career also includes four years at Marist College. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers diverse programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement planning.

Ou Xu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ernst & Young LLP and Weichert Realtors, among others. He is also the owner of a single rental property inherited in 2016. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Paul Vecchione is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 33 years of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life since 2013 and with International Planning Alliance, LLC from 1999 to 2011. He serves as treasurer and board member for the Montgomery Lacrosse Club and is a board member for Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary programs, third-party platforms, and a digital advisory solution.

Justin Cannella is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investment since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a residential short-term rental property via Airbnb. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account offered as an employee-only pilot. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegated portfolio implementation with a focus on mutual funds and ETFs.

Ryan Catlaw is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Edison, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Eagle Strategies since 2016, NYLife Securities LLC since 2014, and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2013. He is also appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis, operating within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Antoinette Yock is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Foresters Financial Services for 25 years and has been with Kestra Advisory Services since 2022. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Michael Zangrillo is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Altice USA. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated approach involves proprietary financial planning tools and managed account solutions aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Kostas Koufidis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He is co-owner of Reilly Financial Group, LLC, where he dedicates a significant portion of his time to investment-related activities. His prior experience includes roles at MassMutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of advisors and manages a broad range of client assets with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs and access to third-party asset managers.

Patricia Lee is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning services with ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.