Xiomara Avecillas is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2018, including roles at Citibank and Francesca's prior to her current position. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, execution and custody services, and derivatives and futures services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and combines institutional scale with specialized market roles.

Justin Ponella is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Ameritas and affiliated firms since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in fixed life and health insurance products through DiPaola Financial Group. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Nicholas Cava is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Planmember Securities Corporation since 2010 and concurrently serves as Vice President at Mutual, Inc., a position he has held since 1993. He also acts as trustee for familial trusts. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios that range from conservative to aggressive, while offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Peter Klein is a CFA® charterholder with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to alternative investments and private funds.

Richard Schmidt is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Eagle Strategies since 2005 and operates under the DBA RSA Financial Group, focusing on selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Theodore Kanakaris is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and related entities. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a variety of investment programs managed through both strategic and tactical approaches.

Joshua Kroitor is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience, including over a decade at Citigroup Global Markets since 2014. 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 institutional-scale operations with unique market roles such as acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Joseph Canevari is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and has worked there since 2015, including a concurrent role at TD Bank N.A. since 2015. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients, offering portfolio management, access to various investment products, financial planning, and custody through third-party custodians. The firm utilizes strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers and operates a cross-border Private Investment Advisor model.

Christopher Careri is an investment advisor representative with Eagle Strategies, affiliated with New York Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2005 and New York Life since 2000, and operates under the business name Premier Asset Solutions Inc. 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 multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Aaron Cahill is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya in 2019, he worked at INFICON, Inc. Aaron is involved in lacrosse coaching and administration, serving as Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach for Ireland's National Team and as Director of Alumni Operations for Ireland Lacrosse North America. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs combining model portfolios and manager-driven strategies, with a focus on non-discretionary investment guidance alongside discretionary services.

Glenn Gordon is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a life insurance agent, analyzing insurance needs and recommending appropriate policies including long-term care and fixed annuities. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Seth Schoen is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Oppenheimer, and Asgard Regulatory Group. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account for employees that utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests primarily in mutual funds and ETFs.

John Isaac is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as founder, treasurer, and board member of the Kerala Global Chamber of Commerce & Industry USA Inc., and is currently a candidate for the New York State Assembly. He is affiliated with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Patrick Ceplenski is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors. Prior to joining Wealthspire in 2026, he worked at The Colony Group, LLC for five years, and also held positions at Wolf & Company, P.C. and Andersen. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets for nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation framework using a diversified mix of investment vehicles and provides tailored wealth management and financial planning services supported by centralized due diligence and ongoing monitoring.

Stephen Donella Jr. is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with VOYA since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent insurance agent and is a vestry member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, NY. VOYA Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by an extensive affiliate network and integrated broker-dealer platform.

Michael Hackett is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual Inc., Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Resources, alongside maintaining a self-employed practice for over two decades. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary and offering participant-level investment options through risk-based mutual fund portfolios. The firm supports plan sponsors and participants with education, personalized planning, and separation counseling within a structured, strategic asset allocation framework.

Patricia Douglas is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Citigroup since 2017, following prior roles at NYLife Securities, LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, managing multi-asset strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Joseph Brida is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations. He has 43 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Wealth Conservation Group, Inc. and Nylife Securities Inc. Brida has an ownership interest in a racehorse entity, J & B Stables, though he is not actively involved in its management. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base of individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and offers multiple advisory programs within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Shane Maer is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Main Street Financial Group and Kestra Advisory Services since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he owns a business called MSFG The Deuce Inc. and is appointed with insurance companies through Access Brokerage to provide insurance solutions. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, investment advice, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving some large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Lawrence Papola Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at OSAIC, ThinkEquity Insurance Services LLC, and U.S. Captive Partners & Associates, Inc. He is also involved in providing insurance services related to life, health, annuities, and long-term care products beyond standard offerings. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and support services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, while enabling advisors to construct customized client portfolios with access to discretionary model portfolios and various program structures.