Jake Thomas is a CFP® professional at Janney Montgomery Scott with three years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2022 and also has experience in the sports and entertainment sectors, including roles at Prospect Sports and 1Vision Sports & Entertainment. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large enterprise firm 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 services, financial planning, and investment management through a combination of in-house and third-party solutions.

Gary Mc Hugh is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Merrill from 2009 to 2016 and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. in 2009. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, with a fiduciary standard that varies by service.

David Massa is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across several wealth segments, offering a broad set of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Natalie McGinley is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Eagle Strategies LLC and NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2016 and operates under the DBA Wealth Conservation Group, Inc. for selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, operating within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Shannon Thieke is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealthspire in 2024, she held positions at Boston College from 2020 to 2024 and worked for the Town of Hempstead from 2018 to 2021. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets and serving nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation framework and offers wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and other services tailored through client interviews and ongoing monitoring.

Jason Holbrook is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He joined PNC Wealth Management in 2025 and has no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles outside of finance, including education and staffing. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model portfolio accessible via an online platform for existing PNC Bank clients. The firm uses approved model strategies managed internally or by third parties and emphasizes algorithm-driven enrollment and risk assessment.

Catherine Keane is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 1991. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a second home used as a rental property. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily for individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard, utilizing model portfolios or customized solutions.

Todd Geller is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2025. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan services through a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Christopher Vargas is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Life Group, Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and MetLife Securities. He is also engaged in several entrepreneurial ventures focused on marketing financial planning services to K-12 educators, healthcare professionals, and other employee groups. Equity Services, Inc., doing business 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 that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Liwen Li is a CFA® charterholder and registered representative with Citigroup Global Markets, where she has worked since 2017. She has four years of industry experience, including two years at Washington University in St. Louis prior to joining Citigroup. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research, derivative services, and bespoke discretionary solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Anthony Catapano is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities, Edward Jones, E*TRADE, and TD Ameritrade. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its advisory services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Travis Hayon is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and has previously worked with Park Avenue Securities, The Neefus-Stype Agency, and Cornerstone Insurance Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Interim Membership Chair for LeTip, a professional networking organization. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Nicholas Ramsoondar is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for three years and Aegis Capital Corp for one year before joining TD. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party managers.

Brian Hayes is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2010. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and services, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios across various asset classes.

Samuel Descovich is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Deutsche Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member of BINNI LLC, a holding company for rental properties in Florida. 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 employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including derivatives and futures services.

Emilton Lopez is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Sterling National Bank, as well as ownership of a laundromat business. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs and brokerage services, supported by in-house research and specialized market roles.

Steven Brett is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Marcum Wealth, Valmark Securities, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and is a general partner and investor in a franchised health and beauty retail corporation. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental research.

Daniel Spagnolo is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kingswood Wealth Advisors and American Portfolios Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation as a fundraising member and operates an insurance brokerage focusing on life, disability, health, and long-term care insurance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education, serving clients that range from large institutional investors to sovereign wealth funds.

Daniel Lynch is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic, he worked at Agia as an agent selling non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of investment advisor representatives.

Martin Smulison is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously spent significant time at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, Smulison operates a sole proprietorship providing personal and corporate tax preparation and business write-ups. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house investment management team that utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers.