Peter Klein is a CFA® charterholder with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to alternative investments and private funds.

William Katz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Garden City, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and has also worked with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 1992. Katz serves as a trustee for family trusts. Primerica Advisors operates under Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving 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, utilizing a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Nia Griffin is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with the ChFC® designation and two years of industry experience. She has held roles at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life since 2023. Griffin has also been involved in Mind Over Money Education. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and Plan Sponsor criteria and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Richard Schmidt is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Eagle Strategies since 2005 and operates under the DBA RSA Financial Group, focusing on selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors, offering 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 within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Joshua Kroitor is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience, including over a decade at Citigroup Global Markets since 2014. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains institutional-scale operations with unique market roles such as acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Christopher Careri is an investment advisor representative with Eagle Strategies, affiliated with New York Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2005 and New York Life since 2000, and operates under the business name Premier Asset Solutions Inc. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Aaron Cahill is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya in 2019, he worked at INFICON, Inc. He is involved in lacrosse as a coach and administrator, serving as Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach for Ireland’s National Team, Director of Alumni Operations for Ireland Lacrosse North America, and head varsity boys lacrosse coach at Westhill Central School District. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors, providing financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, and consulting through multiple program structures. The firm offers primarily non-discretionary advisory services and operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Joseph O Donnell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in business planning for a group benefits provider serving a union fund. Park Avenue Securities LLC 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 with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs and financial planning solutions.

Glenn Gordon is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a life insurance agent, analyzing insurance needs and recommending appropriate policies including long-term care and fixed annuities. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Seth Schoen is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Oppenheimer, and Asgard Regulatory Group. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account for employees that utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests primarily in mutual funds and ETFs.

John Isaac is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as founder, treasurer, and board member of the Kerala Global Chamber of Commerce & Industry USA Inc., and is currently a candidate for the New York State Assembly. He is affiliated with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Patrick Ceplenski is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors. Prior to joining Wealthspire in 2026, he worked at The Colony Group, LLC for five years, and also held positions at Wolf & Company, P.C. and Andersen. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets for nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation framework using a diversified mix of investment vehicles and provides tailored wealth management and financial planning services supported by centralized due diligence and ongoing monitoring.

Stephen Donella Jr. is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Donella serves as a vestry member on the board of Trinity Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, NY. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, often providing non-discretionary recommendations and operating both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Joseph Brida is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations. He has 43 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Wealth Conservation Group, Inc. and Nylife Securities Inc. Brida has an ownership interest in a racehorse entity, J & B Stables, though he is not actively involved in its management. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base of individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and offers multiple advisory programs within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Lawrence Papola Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at OSAIC, ThinkEquity Insurance Services LLC, and U.S. Captive Partners & Associates, Inc. He is also involved in providing insurance services related to life, health, annuities, and long-term care products beyond standard offerings. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and support services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, while enabling advisors to construct customized client portfolios with access to discretionary model portfolios and various program structures.

Thomas Kellerman is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Stark & Stark, P.C. and JP Morgan Securities. Kellerman is also an associate attorney specializing in estate planning and trusts. Integrity Alliance provides advisory and brokerage services to individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm supports a large network of independent advisors managing over $5 billion in assets and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various investment platforms.

James Toner is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2015. Toner serves on the financial committee of the West Babylon Alumni Association, where he contributes to scholarship funding decisions. 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, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Glenn Rudy is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 50 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 10 years. &PARTNERS serves a diverse range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and private businesses, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Richard Colarossi is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 29 years of industry experience and has been with Commonwealth since 2013. He currently also works at Colarossi & Torre, Financial Advisory Group. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Sara Ashmawy is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (New York Life) with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Pinnacle Strategies, Inc. since 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in brokering non-registered insurance products with outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers tailored solutions across multiple program types, emphasizing non-discretionary asset management and fiduciary responsibilities to retirement investors.