Kimberly Van Houtte is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P., holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. She was previously with the George McKelvey Company for 20 years before joining Allworth Financial in 2024. Allworth Financial serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis through an Investment Committee to create customized investment strategies across various asset classes and employs technology to support comprehensive planning.

James Reuter is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Wall Township, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes service with Podell Financial Group and New York Life, as well as an 11-year career with the NYPD. 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 a variety of program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, working extensively with plan sponsors and integrating advisory services with insurance and annuity products.

Kenneth Leblanc is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and has previously worked at Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. and KML Financial Services Group, LLC, where he was a managing member. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing a range of advisory services including retirement plan consulting and family office services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, employing globally diversified portfolios using a mix of low-cost ETFs, index funds, and specialized fund platforms.

Jeffrey Baumann is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Baumann participates in a networking group that meets to discuss business expansion strategies. Park Avenue Securities LLC, part of 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, along with access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Robert Cole is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Oceanport, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm is notable for advising the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and operating within a vertically integrated group that utilizes affiliated funds.

Mathew Solomon is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) who holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2016 and concurrently affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as an employee on the inflation and vehicle teams for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a large asset base primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Anthony Ferrara is a financial advisor with Guardian Life holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2018 and previously was associated with Avantax Investment Services and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in income tax preparation services through TFA Income Tax Services, Inc., where he serves as an officer. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and proprietary investment solutions.

Jeffrey Friedrich 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 been with Equity Services Inc. since 2016 and is also affiliated with Integrated Financial Concepts, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales through several business entities focused on fixed life insurance products. Equity Services, Inc. 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 and utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

John Coyle Jr. is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He serves as president of the Notre Dame Club of the Jersey Shore. He works with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, combining discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to insurance products and alternative investments.

William Jasionowski is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2013 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and M&A advisory, utilizing both proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Daniel Nicolas is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MetLife Securities. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of programs and advisory services including asset management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement services delivered through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Richard Looney is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for George McKelvey Co., Inc. for 37 years. Allworth Financial serves individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients, providing financial and wealth planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to implement customized investment strategies across various asset classes and offers educational resources including newsletters, podcasts, and seminars.

Christopher Estevez is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He currently works at Oppenheimer, where he has been since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets LLC, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Kenneth Taylor is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has one year of industry experience and previously spent ten years at Monmouth University. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Todd Toro is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, offering both model-based and customized portfolio options.

Elena Ptchelintseva is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Guardian Life, where she has worked since 2003, and its wholly owned subsidiary Park Avenue Securities. Elena serves as Vice President Chair of a BNI Networking Organization. Park Avenue Securities, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, 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, alongside access to proprietary programs, third-party advisory solutions, and specialized financial planning and consulting services.

Nicholas Ippolito III is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Park Avenue Securities, Calton & Associates, VOYA Financial Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, PNC Wealth Management, Banc of America Investment Services, and Quick & Reilly. He is also involved with VIP Wealth Management LLC, a separate business he manages. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, providing access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions tailored to client needs.

Tyler Komack is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and TMC Bonds LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available via an invitation-only pilot for PNC Bank employees. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven portfolio selection and third-party strategists to manage investments primarily in mutual funds and ETFs.

Barry Nash is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2014 and Guardian Life since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, Nash serves on the board of directors and volunteers at The Strand Theater in Lakewood, NJ. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a blend of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments through its affiliation with Guardian Life.

Mitchell Reback is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Oppenheimer since 2012, following a two-year tenure at GMS Group. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of investment and consulting services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with an emphasis on strategic asset allocation and comprehensive portfolio oversight.