Keith Soltis is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with over 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked with firms including MassMutual Investors Services and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a contributing writer and author of the book *Ivy League Wealth Secrets*. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets across 216 advisors and serves about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Anthony Ferraiolo is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner Independent and has previously worked at firms including AdvicePeriod, LLC and Altfest Personal Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation as a tax associate with Mazz CPA LLC. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and retirement plan services, supported by its platform’s integration with institutional resources and affiliated entities.

Brian Pendleton III is a financial advisor with Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2012. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $768.8 million for about 1,087 clients through a team of 73 advisors and employs a variety of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Robert Schwartz is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, Verizon Communications Inc., and Mars Incorporated. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of portfolio management strategies combining third-party managers, proprietary models, and technology-driven operational support.

Joseph Geslao III is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and Private Advisor Group. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners offers customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a combination of proprietary investment models, third-party managers, and custodian-sponsored programs, with a majority of assets managed on a discretionary basis.

Kenneth Detz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Parsippany, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Primerica Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling various insurance products, including long-term care insurance and fixed annuities. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment programs and financial planning solutions supported by proprietary and third-party strategies.

Timothy Burklow Sr. is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and related Steward firms since 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Burklow & Rotella, LLC and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he has been involved in managing the closure of two businesses. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients, providing a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

David Peyser is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with PNC since 2006. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only, algorithm-driven discretionary model account offered as an employee pilot. The program uses approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists and primarily invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Daniel Guzzo is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and TRANSAMERICA Retirement Solutions since 2015. Guzzo is also involved with the Taproot Foundation, a nonprofit organization, since 2012. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through programs that provide managed portfolios, non-discretionary recommendations, and investment education. The firm’s advice and portfolio construction rely on Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools and is notable for its large client base and focus on retirement planning services rather than high-net-worth or corporate clients.

Nicola Iannitelli is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Saddlebrook, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes long-term roles with New York Life Insurance Company, NYLife Securities LLC, and Eagle Strategies. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Seth Bassin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Saddle Brook, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2018 and has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Co and Nylife Securities LLC since 2012 and 2013, respectively. In addition to his advisory role, he is appointed with outside insurance carriers to broker non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse 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 specializes in tailored advice delivered via multiple program types, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and a focus on serving both retail and institutional sponsors.

Tahra Wohlert is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, The MainStage, RKL Wealth Management LLC, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and RedCrow. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies supported by integrated resources across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem and delivers a wide range of specialized wealth services and programs.

Daniel Erben is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Saddle Brook, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer in 2026, he spent eight years with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A., and 13 years with Family Management Corporation and Family Management Securities, LLC. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans with a variety of advisory programs including portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach varies by program and advisor and includes strategic and tactical asset allocation across multiple asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management styles.

Gretchen Walz is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Bankers Life and its related entities since 2005, including roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services and Bankers Life Securities. In addition to her advisory work, she is also an insurance agent with Bankers Life & Casualty. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Caroline Taylor is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with the designations ChFC® and Series 65, and has two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Prudential Financial and Eaton Vance, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Pink Suits Enterprises, a marketing business. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis using model portfolios overseen by an in-house Investment Committee and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan solutions, and access to alternative investments.

Jason Leonard is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Saddle Brook, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including long-term tenure at New York Life Insurance Company since 2000. Outside his advisory role, he owns a custom clothing business and creates motivational content shared on social media platforms. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Gerard Valenti is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Kearny Bank, and Investors Bank. He is also involved in banking activities with NVE Bank, a subsidiary of ION Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by offering customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm operates a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on delegation to investment adviser representatives and maintains a sizable non-discretionary asset base.

Matthew Defelice is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Kestra Advisory. He has been with Kestra since 2012, holding multiple roles including financial advisor and insurance agent, specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Preferred Pensions, LLC as a member. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad range of clients including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Jayavardhan Kota is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory since 2016. He has been involved with Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2013. His responsibilities include data entry, performance measurement, financial planning, investment selection, due diligence, and monitoring. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party managed solutions.

Jillian Torluccio is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, JPMorgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Cetera Financial Group. Her current roles at Principal include positions at both Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.