Julie Sumitomo is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, providing ongoing portfolio management and financial planning support.

Alan Mendlowitz is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at GWN Securities since 2017, following roles at PRUCO Securities, LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property and casualty insurance through several agencies, including serving as president of Wise Men Insurance Services, Inc. and Amass Wealth LLC. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a range of managed account programs, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs a mix of discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and technology-enabled platforms, and is noted for its use of market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain legacy programs.

Kevin Barry is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at GWN Securities Inc. since 2020. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and CitiStreet. He is also involved in insurance sales, focusing on life, long-term care, and disability insurance. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers for individuals and business clients. The firm supports a network of approximately 423 advisors and manages around $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts, delivering advice through various managed-account programs and model portfolios.

Arshad Awan is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with TD Bank and its affiliated entities since 2014. Awan also serves as a FINRA non-public arbitrator. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, utilizing a combination of strategic asset allocation and investments from both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jared Gostanczik is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with TLG Advisors, Inc. and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and The Leaders Group, Inc. Jared also oversees internal sales at Bonsai LLC. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and other institutional investors. The firm offers investment supervisory services, portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and fiduciary services, with an investment approach centered on manager selection, fundamental analysis, and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Kevin Pearly is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, where he worked for over a decade each. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a beach house in Beach Haven, New Jersey. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a broad range of investment approaches and operates through a network of over 400 independent advisor representatives.

Adelaide Agyemang is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and Carnegie Mellon University. Outside of her advisory role, she maintains an artist website showcasing her visual and written art and volunteers with the Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Association Board and the NAACP. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, with a significant focus on retirement investors and institutional plan sponsors.

John Egan is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at HighTower Advisors. His prior roles include founding JM Egan Wealth Advisors and working at Cincinnati Analysts, Inc. He is a notary public and serves as vice president on the board of the Hartley Dodge Foundation, as well as a board member for the South Beach Association. HighTower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and various investment strategies.

Delia Mezzina is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Zoe Financial, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Legg Mason. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers across active and passive strategies, and offers proprietary private funds alongside comprehensive performance reporting and analytics.

Michael Stanley Jr. is a financial advisor at &Partners with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Triad Advisors, Inc., and Prestige Wealth Management. &Partners serves a diverse range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across proprietary and third-party strategies.

Christopher Piccoli is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner Wealth since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at The Mather Group, RegentAtlantic, and J.P. Morgan in various capacities. He serves as an Advisory Board Member at CDT Capital Management, where he provides strategic guidance on marketing and regulatory matters. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations and provides integrated tax and administrative family office services.

Gregory Campbell is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PNC Investments, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he is a managing member of Jolie Group, LLC, a holding company for a mixed-use commercial property. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap‑fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients, utilizing a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers through a platform supported by Envestnet and Pershing.

Steven Ford is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research and Fcg Advisors LLC. Ford is a board member of the Summit Mens Lacrosse Alumni Association and the Summit Area YMCA Emeritus Board. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and provides access to multiple platforms and third-party managers.

Paul Butler is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2024 before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2024. 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 services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Ericka Towe is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved in several other ventures including entertainment, health insurance, and business training. Outside of her advisory role, she performs comedy in clubs during non-business hours. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs, managing approximately $1.66 billion in discretionary assets as of the end of 2025.

Gunnar Himmel is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and offers both active and passive investment strategies across various asset classes.

John Collins is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Oberweis Asset Management, Persimmon Capital Management, Van Kampen Advisors, and BNY Mellon Managed Investments. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Neil Renner is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Edison, NJ. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with the majority of its assets under management held on a non-discretionary basis.

Robert Ibrahim is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. His career includes positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Janney Montgomery Scott, Wells Fargo Clearing, Banc of America Investment Services, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author working on a book about his life and career and serves on the advisory board of the CFO Leadership Council. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various proprietary and third-party solutions, combined with financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account services.

Shahid Malik is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital offering available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation to approved third-party strategists.