Sarah Simon is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Cresset since 2020, following prior roles at Coastal Bridge Advisors from 2015 to 2020. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven investment approach combining active and passive strategies, with a structured due-diligence program and private-fund management activities across multiple asset classes.

Gregory Maloney is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with GWN Securities since 2004. He also serves as Senior Vice President at CGAA Inc., a firm involved in insurance sales and investment advisory services. 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 and model portfolios for individual and business clients. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts through a large network of advisors.

Anthony Izzo is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Melville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014 and has operated Anthony Izzo & Associates since 2012. Outside of his advisory roles, Izzo is president of Benefit Planning Corp, a fixed insurance sales firm. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, third-party money manager access, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, often providing non-discretionary recommendations.

Ulric Bruce Jr. is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services and National Life since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in marketing and selling disability and fixed insurance products through related business activities. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, offering multiple advisory platforms that incorporate long-term strategies and third-party asset managers.

James Tumminelli is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory in 2023, he spent nine years at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent offering life insurance and fixed annuities. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including large plan sponsors and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts, supported by due diligence and access to multiple management platforms.

Pambayan Meyyan is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2015 and also works at Park Avenue Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC operates as a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and both proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Clifford Giles is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for nine years before joining Kestra in 2023. Giles is also involved as an insurance agent with Advisors Insurance Brokers. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad range of institutional and individual clients, including very large investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers services like fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment due diligence, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Michael Deamicis is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license, with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining VOYA in 2020, he worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chapter Sponsorship Chair for the National Aging in Place Council and volunteers as a driver and spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures.

Theodore Papadopoulos is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Janney in 2021. Janney Montgomery Scott 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, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through multiple wrap programs and managed account solutions.

Daniel Moruzzi is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at National Life, Equity Services, Metlife Securities, and American Portfolios Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the sale and servicing of fixed insurance products through his roles with Coastline Wealth Management and Prosperity Planning Solutions LLC, and serves as a trustee for family estate planning matters. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Brian Byrne is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services and National Life since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Byrne is involved in selling fixed insurance products through Eastern Advisory Group. 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 combines long-term investment strategies with the use of multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ronit Rogoszinski is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., SlateStone Wealth, LLC, and LPL Financial. She is one of ten guest authors featured in the book *Money Talks*, which provides insights on difficult financial conversations, and she operates a business focused on Women and Wealth Solutions. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, delivering advisory through multiple program models with portfolios managed using proprietary and third-party platforms.

Davanan Ramsumair is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2015 and previously worked at Weichert Realtors. Ramsumair also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning and portfolio management, delivering advice primarily through recommendation-based, non-discretionary arrangements.

Bryan Erdheim is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to his current role, he has been involved with The Medical Link LLC since 2009 and operated his own practice, Bryan Erdheim, from 1999 to 2017. 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 support services, including discretionary model portfolios, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting.

Sandra Salmon is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and OSAIC. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers under multiple advisory and promoter arrangements.

Helen Chambers is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with VOYA since 2014. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and third‑party money manager access through various program structures, primarily providing non‑discretionary, recommendation-based advice.

Nicholas Alfino is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the GAIN IBO Networking Group, overseeing its integrity and growth. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies, and supports various account-level solutions such as lending and donor-advised funds.

Sebastian Maruca is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Hauppauge, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 29 years of industry experience. Maruca has been with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life since 2016. He serves as a board member for the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often using third-party asset managers and combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Kiana Hunter is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in financial services and retail, as well as a position at the Career Resource Center at the UB School of Management. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large 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, corporations, retirement plans, and municipalities, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Joel Moskowitz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities since 2012 in various roles. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 5% owner of RAG RFSNY LLC, a corporation involved in paying trails on disability insurance. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, employing a diverse range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party model portfolios.