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 at Guardian Life with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Guardian Life Insurance, Park Avenue Securities, and Northeast Financial Network. Prior to her financial career, she spent six years at Chip n Dipped Chocolatier. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides a variety of financial planning and consulting services tailored to client needs.

John Ryan is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, Northeast Financial Network, Grant Thornton, Wheatley Hills, and Hofstra University. Park Avenue Securities, 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 combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary wrap programs, third-party advisory solutions, and a digital advisory platform.

Yanique Anderson is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, M&T Securities, Inc., and HSBC in various capacities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services with a focus on multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and a combination of large institutional scale and unique market roles.

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.

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.

Christopher Walker is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining TD Private Client Wealth, he worked at Guardian Life Insurance, Park Avenue Securities, and Wealth Advisory Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation with offerings from affiliated and third-party sub-managers, delivering portfolio management and financial planning through a technology-driven platform.

Robert Calabretta is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Waypoint Capital Management for 21 years. He is also the Chief Investment Officer of Coastline Wealth Management, where he advises clients on investment matters. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Eric Anderson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Melville, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Anderson has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2021 and has been associated with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a variety of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Frank Lavrigata is a CFP® professional with 18 years at Wealthspire Advisors and five years of overall industry experience. He is based in Melville, NY. Wealthspire Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets with about 220 advisors. The firm serves individuals, corporations, pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations, using an institutional-style asset allocation approach implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, private investments, and separate account managers under centralized oversight.

Jan Getto is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and Aegis Capital Corp. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Ryan Beattie is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life throughout his career. Prior to his current roles, he was employed by Joseph Colarusso's State Farm Agency and Coast 2 Coast Insurance Agency. 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 advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies and integrates digital advisory solutions, combining proprietary and third-party platforms to tailor client relationships.

Christopher Reda is a financial advisor with TIAA‑CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Harrisdirect LLC, and E*TRADE Capital Management LLC. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA‑administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-based solutions, and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Anna Pulgiano is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameritas and related affiliates since 2015, including roles at Union Benefit Planners and Group Benefits & Administration. She is also involved with Acrisure, the parent company of Union Benefit Planners and Group Benefits & Administration, where she serves as an agent. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of solutions including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and variable product subaccount management, utilizing various model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Terry Zhang is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Citigroup since 2017 and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities from 2013 to 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering comprehensive investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant institutional capabilities, including roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Carol Dahl is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2007 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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 through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles including acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Stephen Dolan is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. and Apple Bank, having previously worked at Citigroup, Wunderlich Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA 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, wrap programs, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure.

Eric Blumencranz is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2015 and is also the managing director of BWD Group LLC. Outside of advisory roles, he serves on multiple boards, including as chairman of the Nassau County Police Department Foundation and co-vice chairperson of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, vendor benchmarking, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory capacities, serving clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

William Lepping Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Janney in 2017, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill, where he had a combined tenure of over 30 years. 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 clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, as well as charitable and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.