William Van Winkle is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2012 and has longstanding affiliations with Van Winkle Associates, Nylife Securities Inc., and New York Life Insurance, spanning multiple decades. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, defined contribution and benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations and managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Shane Rogers is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively within Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2011, with additional tenure at Park Avenue Securities. Rogers also serves as a trustee for a family trust. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Cai Chen is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Brooklyn, NY. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. Chen has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company since 2008 and NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2009, joining Eagle Strategies in 2026. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Anthony Ringston is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equity Services since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he has engaged in multiple insurance-related activities, including serving as a sales agent and director for several insurance and risk mitigation firms. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, 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, frequently utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios to deliver both long-term and specialized investment strategies.

Timothy Leung is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm is notable for its multi-asset, multi-manager strategies, extensive in-house research capabilities, and unique market roles including acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Michael Braccia is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC, Legend Securities Inc, and New York Life-related entities. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of programs tailored to client objectives, with a significant portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Nicola Riverso is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. since 2016. He is also affiliated with Integrated Financial Concepts, LLC. Outside of advisory work, Riverso is involved with nonprofit organizations focused on raising awareness for medical conditions, including serving on the board of a nonprofit and chairing a donations committee for another. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms with a mix of long-term and shorter-term investment strategies, leveraging third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Joseph Corcoran is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes extensive tenure at Avantax Investment Services and related entities, as well as a long-standing role with MS Investment Partners, LLC. He also serves as an administrator of employee benefit plans at MS Administrators, Inc. and has experience as a co-executor of an estate. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm emphasizes diversified allocations through mutual funds and ETFs and provides ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning through third-party providers, leveraging its integration within the larger Cetera network.

Matthew Alberico is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Nylife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a small music label affiliated with his church, where he oversees business functions. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and specialized advisory services linked to insurance and annuity products within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Lorraine Kurtz is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Brooklyn, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Citigroup since 2017 and previously spent five years with J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant institutional capabilities, including in-house research and security pricing.

Renee Archoleka is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America for 20 years before joining PNC Investments in 2025. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies managed or delegated to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Matthew Oconnor is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Integrated Financial Concepts, SECOR Asset Management LP, and educational positions at Stevens Institute of Technology and the Academy for Information Technology. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Channel Marker Cafe and Teacher's Pension & Insurance Servicing. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs multiple advisory platforms, often using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and manages a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary client assets.

Julie Nawrocki is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Garden State Investment Advisory Services. Nawrocki has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2014. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, retirement consulting, investment management, and brokerage, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies supported by an in-house trading desk.

Donald Brown is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 40 years of industry experience, including long tenures at MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Brown serves on the boards of several community organizations, including the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce and Team 94, a nonprofit focused on autism awareness, and he founded a resource organization for special needs planning. 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 that combine long-term strategies with options for specialized instruments and trading, serving clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Svitlana Girone is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Citigroup Global Markets and previously worked at HSBC Bank USA N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. She also serves as a referral agent for real estate transactions with Douglas Elliman. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and specialized market roles that differentiate it from peers.

Suresh Somisetty is an advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience at ICE Data Services and Brooklight Place Securities, and has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2026. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, with a platform that includes third-party asset managers and various account options.

Steven Barbesh is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Manning & Napier and AllianceBernstein. Outside of his advisory career, he has worked as a tax preparer and in various driving and food delivery roles. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The firm blends advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party solutions, including insurance products and alternative investments.

Azeez Namazi is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent Inc since 2012. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an advisory and broker-dealer platform, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets with a combination of third-party asset manager relationships and tailored client strategies.

Sandra Zakhary is a financial advisor at &Partners with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024. &Partners serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial and tax planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports municipal advisory roles as part of its service offerings.

Jonas Merk is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ascensus and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individual investors and households. The firm uses model allocations invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, applying tax-aware strategies and Monte Carlo simulations for retirement income planning.