Raffaele Prospero is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Citigroup since 2021. His prior experience includes seven years at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and provides solutions for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Skyler Spitz is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. His prior roles include multiple positions at GYL Financial Synergies and attendance at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Carl Bailey Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and more than 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2002 and also co-owns Bailey and Beatty Financial Services, which he has been involved with since 1982. Outside of his advisory roles, Bailey serves as a co-trustee for client trusts and acts as an executor for client estates. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a wide range of advisory support services, including managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office functions.

Catherine Mcdonald is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously held roles at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Mcdonald serves as board member and president of the Dapper Mcdonald Charitable Foundation, a charity focused on raising awareness and funds for ALS. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through a combination of model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Christopher Perry is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently the principal of Perry Financial Strategies, a firm he founded in 2025, and previously spent 25 years at Webster Wealth Advisors. Perry also serves as a co-trustee for a non-client trust. He is affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm provides a broad platform of managed-account programs, access to third-party managers, retirement consulting, and custody services to individual and institutional clients.

John James Jr. is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Kineo Capital LLC, Due Diligence, and Arch Capital Services Inc. 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 offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services and operates as a registered broker-dealer, providing access to alternative investment vehicles and integrated trust and insurance capabilities.

John Valiska Jr. is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Money Concepts since 1995 and concurrently holds long-term roles at Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG, Oesterreichische Landerbank, and Altschuler Tellkamp Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and director for Musicals At Richter, a nonprofit organization. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $3.33 billion across multiple managed programs using a combination of model portfolios, adviser-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

John Kortze IV is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of advisory duties, he serves as treasurer for the Newtown Volunteer Ambulance in Newtown, CT. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions.

Matthew Jorgensen is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Investment Management, Morgan Stanley, and Summit Financial Resources. 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 offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing an integrated range of investment and placement services.

Cary Kortze is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Kortze is a partner in Kortze Brothers Wealth Management Group and is also involved with Steward Partners Global Advisory in a non-investment insurance capacity. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Gerard Zopfi Jr. is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He has been with Wealth Enhancement Group and its advisory affiliate since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and consulting services through Wealth Enhancement Tax and Consulting Services. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services manages over $122 billion in assets and offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified investment approach blending passive and active strategies, supported by an internal Investment Committee and a range of implementation tools and services.

Andrew Derenzi is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for nine years, as well as Oppenheimer for three years. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services, emphasizing long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction using a blend of active and passive strategies and a range of specialized investment tools.

Brian Marshall is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at The Colony Group, LLC, GYL Financial Synergies, LLC, Resnick Investment Advisors, LLC, and Merrill. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services, employing an investment approach that blends active and passive strategies through a framework of enhanced open architecture. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial and tax planning, family office support, and access to private and registered pooled investment vehicles.

Shane Kelly is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc, Commonwealth Financial Network, and NFP Advisor Services. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, providing investment advice through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers across various advisory programs.

Michael Beloff is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, having joined in 2024, and has held previous roles at LPL Financial, Mass Mutual Investors Services, METLIFE Securities, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an open-architecture model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client goals.

Gianni Dimeglio is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with William Blair, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he spent nine years at TD Bank, N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

Timothy Drinkall is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Essentia Analytics, Dauntless Management, Clear Harbor Asset Management, and Morgan Stanley. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Fairfield University, teaching Principles of Investing. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment and retirement services delivered on discretionary and non-discretionary bases, with oversight processes that include asset custody and suitability reviews.

Ryan Capozucca is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has held positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, National Financial Network, and HomeServe. Park Avenue Securities LLC, part of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client services through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Steven Bender is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Bender is the sole proprietor of Bender & Associates, CPAs, a tax and accounting firm, and serves as CFO of IG Fruit, an importer and marketer of fresh fruit. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and employee education, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets, serving clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Ralph Yovane is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Oppenheimer since 2011. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with services including consulting, retirement planning, and financial planning.