Christopher Bond is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including National Asset Management and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he owns 007 Industries Inc., a flow-through S-corporation unrelated to investment activities. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service approach.

Ross Didia is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, Douglas Elliman, The New York Racing Association, and Quest Capital Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as a residential real estate salesperson in New York. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a strategic asset allocation approach with both fundamental and technical analysis, and maintains a distinctive integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms to support pension consulting and plan administration.

Ronald Wexler is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer from 2010 to 2017 before joining The Pinnacle Financial Group and LPL Financial in 2017. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis across various instruments and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis, with some advisors also registered with LPL Financial to offer broker-dealer products.

Christopher Cornett is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with The Pinnacle Financial Group and has prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Cornett holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a written Investment Policy Statement and fundamental analysis across various instruments, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reviews.

Jeffrey Higgs is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, and has worked at Sterling Monroe Securities, LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the board of Wolfeboro School and is involved in insurance product sales and administration. Consolidated Portfolio Review provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs an advisor-driven investment process that integrates strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis across various securities.

Diana Palmieri is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Vanderbilt since 2013, as well as at Grove Point Investments LLC for multiple years. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Matthew Senicola is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Massapequa, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at NBC Securities, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally writes investment-related articles for Seeking Alpha. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets across multiple advisor teams and offers program-based accounts through various platforms and third-party sub-advisers.

Timothy Murray is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Commerce One Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he plays music in a band and serves on the boards of the New York Terps and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. His firm, Park Avenue Securities, is a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America that provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations.

Kurt Uzbay is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for 11 years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott. 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, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services.

Dianne Dittmar is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 63 license and 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Equity Services since 2012 and also has a concurrent role at National Life. Outside of her advisory work, Dianne is involved in insurance sales, including Medicare Advantage and supplement plans, as well as auto, home, commercial, and fixed insurance products. Equity Services, Inc., operating 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, frequently utilizing third-party asset managers and combining primarily long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Stephen Falgoust is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history including roles at Northeast Financial Network and United Sleep Diagnostics. He also works as an independent contractor in insurance outside of Guardian Life. Guardian Life's subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with a range of brokerage, financial planning, and investment advisory services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary models through proprietary and third-party managers.

Stephan Coles is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 44 years of industry experience. Prior to joining VOYA in 2014, he worked at Charles W Cammack Associates, Inc. beginning in 1981. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life insurance sales. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory services, and access to third-party money managers for individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses investment policy statements, model portfolios, and technology-enabled tools to implement recommendations, offering a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary account management through a large network of advisors.

Vanessa Aulestia is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Her career includes prior experience at Northeast Financial Network and a six-year period running a chocolatier business. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

John Ryan is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Grant Thornton and Northeast Financial Network. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non‑discretionary models and a lower‑fee hybrid digital advisory solution.

James Lang is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to build personalized financial plans tailored to their short and long term goals. He has been in his current role since 2024. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, James has held various positions including Relationship Manager at UBS, Financial Consultant at Etrade Morgan Stanley, and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, among others. His extensive career reflects a broad expertise in wealth management and client relationship roles. Outside of his professional work, James has personal interests that include football, movies, parenthood, pets, and reading.

Daniel Cook is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2018, following a two-year tenure at Capital One Investing. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and provides multi-asset, multi-manager solutions supported by in-house research and oversight committees.

Brian Buglino is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 31 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including National Life Group and MML Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent selling fixed insurance products through United Financial Alliance. Equity Services, Inc., also known 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 and frequently uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Andrew Shull is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Voya since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Shull coaches youth tee ball teams in the Lockport and Wilson Little League programs. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house and third-party strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management through a broad platform of investment products.

Michael Caracappa Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc., Apple Bank for Savings, and CARA-CO Security Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with CARA-CO Security Inc., a security system company. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model and emphasizing decentralized account management.

Angelo Buonomo is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and has operated his own CPA practice focused on personal income tax preparation since 2010. Equity Services, Inc., also known 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 combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.