Daniel Thurm is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Primerica Advisors and has also been associated with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2006. Thurm operates Comprehensive Wealth Strategies, LLC, a related investment business. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services, offering various proprietary and third-party investment programs alongside financial and retirement planning.

Michael Bernstein is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2017 and has prior experience with Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MSI Financial Services. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory approach distinguishes between one-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management that includes model and customized portfolios.

Brittany Woo is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citigroup since 2017, following three years at AllianceBernstein. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles such as swap dealing and futures commission merchant services.

William D'angelo is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at NL Financial and Equity Services Inc, both starting in 2013, and previously Subconscious Threads LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Nicholas Vincent D'Angelo Foundation, which funds premature birth research, and holds board positions supporting nonprofit causes such as autism awareness and medical center fundraising. 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 with a blend of long-term investment strategies and shorter-term trading options, working through a network of investment adviser representatives and utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Todd Leonhardt is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2011. He is a member of the Manasquan Board of Education, where he serves as a school board member. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary strategies overseen by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Ujwala Kale is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Santander Securities. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discreet online discretionary account pilot available to select employees. The firm employs algorithm-driven model selection and uses approved mutual funds and ETFs for portfolio implementation.

Edward Barrett is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and National Life Insurance Co, among other firms. Barrett is also the managing partner of a multi-line insurance brokerage, 1847Financial, where he oversees recruitment, sales, and servicing of various insurance products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account options supported by third-party asset manager relationships.

Alexander Coun is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he was with Equitable Advisors, LLC and has a background that includes time at Rutgers University. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Nicole Haverstick is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and has worked there for 18 years. Her prior experience includes six years at Ameriprise and ten years at Kornblum & Haverstick Financial Services. Outside of advising, she is a co-owner of Lightheart Lane, LLC, an online gift shop. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custodial services for individual and institutional clients.

Roger Greff is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, Pruco Securities, LLC, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He also serves as a sales manager for multi-line insurance at Primary Financial and 1847 Financial, managing insurance sales and service for multiple carriers including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates a dual-registered platform combining advisory and broker-dealer services with substantial assets under management and utilizes third-party asset managers to tailor client portfolio strategies.

Dennis Schlegel Jr. is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, MassMutual, and Gitterman Wealth Management. He is also an agent selling non-variable insurance. 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 offers a diverse range of portfolio management and consulting services and utilizes centralized due diligence and technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Tess Magovern is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior experience includes roles in healthcare communications and advertising firms such as FCB Health, Grey Group, and Furman Roth Advertising. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs and investment management services, utilizing both internal and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Kalyan Jampala is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors and Partners Realty Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director organizing charitable activities for underprivileged children. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management 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 combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

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.

Christopher Padula is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Oppenheimer & Co. Inc since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he delivers food for DoorDash using his own car. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation along with manager selection and periodic reviews.

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.

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.

Gregory Jacobson is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Pick & Roll Wealth Management, having previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, National Asset Management, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Jacobson also spends a portion of his time engaged in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports its affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.