Gary Levenstein is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lindbrook Capital, LLC and Jess S. Morgan & Co., Inc. Since 2022, he has served as a board observer for Endera Corp, a private company. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes proprietary research and a combination of affiliated and third-party managers. The firm serves pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and other financial institutions through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

William Muskat is a CFP® professional with over 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009 and also operates Muskate Financial. Muskat serves as a trustee for a familial trust outside of his advisory work. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and back-office services. The firm provides technology, compliance, and investment management support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and access to various model portfolios and program structures.

Gregory Meyer is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2022. He previously worked for Pash & Benson International Ltd Inc for 19 years and NPB Financial Group, LLC for 16 years. Meyer also engages in insurance sales, offering life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance outside of his role at Independent Financial Group. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm that provides investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and business owners. The firm combines in-house and third-party investment models and operates both as a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Pamela Philbrook is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Commonwealth since 2009 and concurrently at WM. Al Muskat CFP, Inc. since 1998. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while supporting affiliated advisors with operations, technology, and compliance.

Aplavya Gupta is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at SB Capital Management, Inc. for six years. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a range of investment solutions alongside financial, retirement, tax, and estate planning services.

Timothy Briody is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, New York Life, Edward Jones, Northwestern Mutual, and Quicken Loans, where he was employed for 14 years. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various advice programs that focus on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary software and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management and serves a large client base with a focus on non-discretionary assets.

Robert Pondt is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2016. 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 implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles including in-house research and security pricing.

Carl Ermelbauer is a CFP® professional at NewEdge Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including WealthSource Partners, JP Morgan Securities, and American Financial Network Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and serves as managing partner and owner of Financial North Partners. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise‑scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, combining in‑house and third‑party investment solutions with centralized due diligence and technology tools.

Karen Hall is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Westlake Village, CA, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. She has 43 years of industry experience with a career spanning Eagle Strategies, Merit Financial & Insurance Solutions, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member for the Conflict Resolution Institute, volunteering to mediate small claims court disputes. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers various advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with a substantial portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Abigail Shek is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving Ultra High Net Worth clients. She provides foundational support across all phases of client service and relationship management, with a focus on multi-generational families. Abigail assists wealth creators, their children, and grandchildren in navigating critical life and legacy decisions. Abigail earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri System and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. She began her career with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2018 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Abigail lives in Chicago, IL, with her husband and two children.

Juan Viveros is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Voya, he worked at Planmember Securities Corporation and has experience in education and food service sectors. Voya Financial Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers multiple program structures, including wrap programs and third-party money manager access, and operates with a preference for non-discretionary, recommendation-based client relationships.

Nubia Alvarenga is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Citibank since 2006, totaling 20 years in her broader career. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant institutional scale with specialized market roles and proprietary research capabilities.

Gary Benson is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NPB Financial Group LLC and Pash & Benson International LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an officer and director in an insurance business and consults for Paxton Consulting Group. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing multiple advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Steven Glasberg is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers access to third-party asset managers and turnkey asset management platforms through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Lorenzo Riley is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He has held positions at several firms, including JP Morgan Securities LLC and Polaris Wealth Advisory Group. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor strategies, along with a range of portfolio management options and financial planning services.

Brandon Asher is a Private Wealth Advisor and co-founder and managing partner of The Miller | Asher Group, where he focuses on implementing tailored portfolio and wealth structuring strategies for individuals, business owners, and families across generations. He utilizes the resources available through Merrill Private Wealth Management, including access to structured credit through Bank of America, to provide comprehensive advice in areas such as global financial strategies, pre- and post-liquidity event planning, estate and family legacy planning, and philanthropic planning. Brandon holds a Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and a Juris Doctorate degree from California Western School of Law. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Prior to his current role, Brandon practiced law, though he does not provide legal advice in his capacity as a financial advisor. He is actively involved in community organizations including the Arizona State University Alumni Association, San Diego Chapter, and the Second Saturday Workshop hosted by the Women's Institute for Financial Education in San Diego Central. Outside of work, Brandon enjoys sports such as baseball, basketball, football, golf, and hunting, as well as fishing, music, and spending time with his family.

Carlos Di Ponio is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2020 and has additional involvement in the entertainment industry, including managing DaCha Film Company LLC and engaging in acting and speaking work under the name Jordan Charles. He also serves as CEO of AllPro Tutors, an online platform connecting tutors and students. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, offering investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm’s advisory model primarily uses model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by proprietary and external investment solutions.

Aren Yarian is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining VOYA in 2018, he worked at FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC from 2014 to 2018. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through various program structures, emphasizing recommendation-based, non-discretionary advice.

Shane Cooper is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment and Pacific Southwest Financial since 2013. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm provides financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, model portfolios, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Marilyn Germann is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation and holds a Series 63 designation. She has 27 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Easilamente, Legacy Financial Group, Aflac, and Irm Distributors, Inc. Outside of her advisory duties, she assists in the sales of t-shirts and water polo rules booklets at Easilamente. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation process to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.