Melissa Pavone is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Forefront and Mindful Financial Partners. She previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co for 11 years. Outside of her advisory work, Melissa is involved with Money Matters in Marriage, where she helps couples improve communication about finances, and she founded Mindful Divorce Partners, which focuses on divorce financial analysis. Forefront Wealth Partners is a team-based adviser serving individuals, business owners, and corporate clients through discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm offers customized portfolios and integrates related services such as tax and estate coordination to address a wide range of client needs.

Kenneth King Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Pasternak Baum & Co., Ltd. Outside of advising, King owns Kenny King Consulting Inc., an S Corporation focused on tax structure and solo 401(k) plans for independent contractors. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors, combining discretionary investment management with proprietary mutual fund screening and access to third-party managers.

Keith Maeder is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Equity Services, Inc., National Life Group, and Osaic FA, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent/broker, providing health, life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and internal investment management using proprietary screening and model portfolio construction.

Luke Morgan is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at Strategic Financial Tax Planning and Mutual Inc., where he also serves as an insurance agent and tax preparer during tax season. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services primarily to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and the management of risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Brandon Mangan is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2025, he worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill from 2021 to 2024. He also has experience in education and collegiate athletics, having worked at Island Trees High School and Major League Lacrosse. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique institutional capabilities, including in-house research, security pricing, and roles as a security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Anthony Martins is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at JPMorgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Bank N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in My Favorite Beverage LLC, a marketing affiliate focused on maintaining an e-commerce website. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments and offers a broad range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Melissa Narine is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Citibank since 2016. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including derivatives and futures services.

Thomas Desroches is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Axa Advisors. Outside of finance, he works as a garden assistant at Stew Leonard's Grocery Store and coaches youth basketball and soccer with Programs 4 All Kids. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options. The firm’s investment approach is based on strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Jason Bonito is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2017 and previously worked at Joseph Stone Capital, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with distinctive market roles, providing varied advisory solutions including discretionary accounts, alternative investments, and lending secured by advisory assets.

Kimberly Janowski is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with PlanMember and Mutual Inc. since 2023. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with Cado Capital LLC, where she provides tax preparation and related services. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers educational and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Calum Leonard is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS and J.P. Morgan affiliates. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements, including in-house research, derivatives services, and bespoke discretionary solutions for very large clients.

Anthony Speranza is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Citi Bank, United Mortgage Company, and New York Life Insurance Co. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains large institutional capabilities such as in-house research and specialized market roles.

Mark Milano is affiliated with PlanMember Securities Corporation and holds a Series 66 designation. He has experience working with Mutual Inc./Daybright, PlanMember Securities Corporation, and Manhattan Beer Distributors. Outside of his advisory role, Milano has also worked in other industries including beverage distribution and valet services. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm focuses on a strategic asset allocation framework and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, delivering education and support services such as seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Michael Faraci is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory work, Faraci has served as a math teacher at Manhasset Union Free Schools since 1996 and provides private math tutoring. He also chairs the Manhasset Benefits Trust, which administers benefits to union members. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive, complemented by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Michael Geisen is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2017, with prior experience at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients. The firm offers a range of services including brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Alexander Dudley is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He currently works with PlanMember Securities Corporation and has prior experience with Mutual, Inc. DBA JTeam. Outside of his advisory role, Dudley is involved in soccer coaching through Royal Sporting Group. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, managing risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Richard Barnes is a ChFC® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been affiliated with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2016, and has operated under his own practice, Richard W Barnes, since 2003. He serves as Secretary of Coastline Private Wealth Management, Inc. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment management, serving large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds.

Jennifer Baron is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 38 years of industry experience and has been with GWN Securities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Center for Wealth Planning and is a part owner of Jenart Realty, LLC. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, using a range of investment approaches including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Brian Leyhane is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Mutual Inc./Daybright and US Retirement Benefit Partners. Leyhane also has a longstanding involvement with the Longwood Central School District and the Middle Island Teachers Association. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education and personalized planning services.

Stone Strongin is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Planmember Securities Corporation, with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Planmember Securities and Mutual Inc. since 2023 and is involved in coaching youth soccer through the Plainedge Soccer Club. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, specializing in strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios. The firm also offers education, support, and personalized planning services to plan sponsors and participants.