Carlos Davidson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at Capital Truth Advisors, Valeo, and Late Stage Management, as well as positions outside finance at Alpine Meats and Deli, Straus News, and White Deer BBQ. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Nicolas Vlacich is a Series 66 licensed advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience at Fidelity Bank and Wilkes University. Outside of advising, he is involved with Triple V Property LLC. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Salvatore Dispenziere III is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Sagepoint Financial, and Elite Retirement Consultants. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a family business related to video game development managed by his son. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services using both in-house and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools and centralized manager due diligence.

Melinda Gaertner is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at IBEX Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, and PFS Partners. Outside of finance, she owns two retail businesses selling aromatherapy products and gifts in Andover, NJ. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and offers services including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody. The firm supports both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management and acts as a wrap-fee program sponsor and back-office provider.

Noelle Kacerek is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Chicory Wealth, Northeast Financial Network, and Locker Financial Services, LLC. She has also been involved in educational roles at Sussex Community College and Centenary University. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Lauren Ragsdale is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. She has held positions at Metlife Investors Distribution Company and MetLife Securities Inc. since 2014. Lauren is co-founder and owner of TRI-STATE HEALTH & WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP, LLC, where she manages and trains agents and assists clients with financial literacy and guidance. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning. The firm employs a mix of sub-advisers and model-based allocations and is noted for its use of market-timing and momentum-based investment strategies in certain programs.

Eric Mark is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains distinctive market roles, including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

George Leppert III is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network holding a Series 65 credential. He has experience running The Leppert CPA Group since 2025 and managing Leppert Holdings LLC since 2015. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to construct client portfolios using various securities and insurance products.

Shain Steffens is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He is co-owner of Steffens Financial Corp., a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Outside of his advisory role, Steffens serves as an expert witness in legal matters. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a wide range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custodian services, combining in-house and outsourced portfolio management options.

Ramon Baez Malone is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Empower Advisory Group since 2024 and Empower Financial Services, Inc. since 2026. Prior to joining Empower, he was employed at Tapfin/EY and BJ's Wholesale Club. 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 integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Jesse Kopelakis is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Empire City Laboratories. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of services including comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement and pension consulting, and access to third-party advisory programs, combining in-house manager selection with external model portfolios and advisor discretion.

Shawn Steffens is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He is co-owner of Steffens Financial Corp., where he has worked alongside his role at Commonwealth since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a caregiver. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad advisory platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Enrico Brex is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and Sagepoint Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in farm and timber sales activities. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools for manager selection and client support.

Mark Scordato is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2019 and previously spent nine years with Global Financial Private Capital, LLC, among other roles. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and creator of Redline WFO Productions, LLC, a company focused on developing television show concepts. J.W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions using a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary account management approaches.

Michael La Rosa Jr. is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Key Investment Services LLC and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MissionSquare Investment Services, MissionSquare Retirement, and LPL Financial. La Rosa also serves as an adjunct instructor for undergraduate business courses at Southern New Hampshire University and volunteers as a community manager for a nonprofit focused on cancer and mental health causes. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed and unified managed accounts, as well as brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection with oversight and due diligence on third-party advisory products and operates within the KeyCorp group, leveraging affiliations with KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Jorge Garcia is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. who holds a Series 66 license and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC and its affiliated entities in various capacities since 2015 and previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Jorge operates a small notary services business. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides a range of program types from client-directed to fully discretionary accounts, employing a structured investment process with model risk profiles and utilizing affiliated and third-party service providers for fund selection and account management.

Donna Dupre is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2019 and has held roles at Global Financial Private Capital and GF Investment Services. Additionally, she serves as Senior Manager for Mark Scordato & Associates, where she oversees marketing, compliance, client relations, and daily operations. Donna is also licensed to sell life insurance and annuities. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, employing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by fundamental and technical analysis.

Michael Ormond is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2015 and at PNC Bank from 2015 to 2017. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through various model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio offering that utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests primarily in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Joseph Fiumara is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Stanhope, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2010. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an employee-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment to guide investment in approved mutual funds and ETFs.

John Mooney is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Wealthspring Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Mooney serves as treasurer of the Blairstown Rotary Club, where he manages financial transactions and account reconciliation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts, with a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning.