Barrett Butlien is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Commonwealth Financial Network and Westchester Financial Advisors since 2022. He previously spent 19 years at Marathon Financial Group, Kestra Advisory Services, and Kestra Investment Services. He is the owner of Marathon Advisory Group Inc. and co-owner of BHB Advisors, LLC, entities established to facilitate securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform with access to managed-account programs, third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Craig Tull is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation in Irvington, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Planmember Securities Corporation since 2014. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and supports plan sponsors and participants through education, personalized planning, and counseling.

John Rapport is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Rockefeller Financial LLC and has held prior roles at Rockefeller Capital Management, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and consulting, operating also as a registered broker-dealer that provides securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

Paul Sarama is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. Sarama is based in Paramus, NJ, and owns The Baker Sarama Wealth Management Group, a support company. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Robert Guldner is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of Pepper Co, LLC, a consulting and online sales business. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services delivered through both proprietary Steward Partners solutions and third-party managers.

Mark Szwagulinski is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held roles at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, and Harrisdirect LLC. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Charles Thela is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds a Series 63 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Investment Services since 2016 and has held roles at Fusion Financial Group and Kestra Advisory Services since 2003. Outside of advisory work, he refers group insurance business to Westchester Benefit Group and processes fixed insurance through Ash Brokerage. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Michael Saccardo is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his finance career, he is actively involved as a basketball and youth lacrosse official and serves as treasurer for a local basketball officials board. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and provides solutions that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, alternative investments, and access to digital-asset products.

Deborah Becker is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor at Guardian Life with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2018 and held roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company prior to that. Becker volunteers with two nonprofit organizations. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and integrated lending and consulting services.

Christine Wolferman is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Citi since 2012. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Steven Lasky is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA since 2014 and has prior experience at Pinnacle Wealth Management, New York Long Term Care Brokers, BRST Inc., and Voya Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an independent insurance agent and serves as president and partner of BRST Inc., a company managing office expenses. VOYA Financial Advisors is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services through a network of advisers, utilizing investment policy statements, model portfolios, and both affiliated and unaffiliated products to meet client needs.

Susan Gullotta is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at NFP Advisor Services, LLC and Westchester Financial Advisors. She has also been associated with Berkowitz, Herkert & Associates, LLC since 2002. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, supporting both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management.

Ronald Berkowitz is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2022, he worked at Kestra Advisory Services and Kestra Investment Services for 19 years. 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 $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Owen Gold is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James & Associates Inc., Morgan Stanley, and involvement in the hospitality sector with South Kitchen + Bar and Mission Taco. Owen has also held teaching positions at the University of Georgia and Long Island University. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale, SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through both proprietary and third-party portfolio management solutions.

Christopher Drossos is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and Riley Financial Strategies Group, as well as positions outside the financial sector at Seton Hill University and Westlake High School. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an open-architecture, advisor-driven model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Gerald Spitzer is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member for NAMI NYC, a nonprofit focused on mental illness, and holds advisory roles related to employee ownership initiatives. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a network of over 400 independent advisers who employ diverse investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through various platforms and sub-advisers.

James Moore is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life in various capacities since 2015 and serves as a trustee for the Hillsborough Jr Raiders Sports nonprofit as well as a board member for the Somerset County 200 Club. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and model-based investment management solutions tailored by advisors to meet client needs.

Paul Tramontozzi is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Tarrytown, NY. His prior experience includes roles at KBK Wealth Management, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network. He has served as a registered representative of LPL Financial, LLC alongside his advisory work. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutions, and offers a variety of investment management and financial planning services through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Alejandro Tirso is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Invesco Distributors, Inc. and Oppenheimer Funds. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs.

Lily Kanjiram is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2022 and with Prudential Investment Management Services and Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2014. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups chosen by plan sponsors.