George Siracuse is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Guiding Light Financial, LLC, a fixed insurance sales business, and acts as an advisory board member for SliceSpace, providing strategic guidance and business introductions. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, combining fundamental, technical, bottom-up, and top-down analysis, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management arrangements.

James Rotondo is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, as well as experience with DoorDash, Inc. Outside the financial sector, he has been involved with Cobra Flats LLC since 2022 and was associated with Millburn Culinary Associates Inc. from 2016 to 2021. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only, employee pilot digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessments to recommend investment models managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Lauren Ragsdale is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. She has held positions at Metlife Investors Distribution Company and MetLife Securities Inc. since 2014. Lauren is co-founder and owner of TRI-STATE HEALTH & WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP, LLC, where she manages and trains agents and assists clients with financial literacy and guidance. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning. The firm employs a mix of sub-advisers and model-based allocations and is noted for its use of market-timing and momentum-based investment strategies in certain programs.

Timothy Burklow Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and previously worked at Burklow & Rotella and Ameriprise. Before entering the financial advisory field, he was employed at Rutgers University for four years. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Ryan Bedross is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Riverstrong Capital and was self-employed prior to joining Private Advisor Group. Bedross also operates under the business names Warwick Valley Financial Advisors and K-12 Financial Advisors within Private Advisor Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizes technology platforms, and provides access to a range of investment strategies through third-party managers and proprietary solutions.

George Leppert III is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network holding a Series 65 credential. He has experience running The Leppert CPA Group since 2025 and managing Leppert Holdings LLC since 2015. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to construct client portfolios using various securities and insurance products.

George Dobbs is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for seven years before joining Independent Financial Group in 2019. Dobbs is also licensed as a New Jersey insurance agent offering various types of insurance products. Independent Financial Group provides investment advisory and brokerage services to clients ranging from individuals to pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios using both active and passive investment strategies.

Joseph Koronakis is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Wells Fargo Clearing. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessments to recommend investment models managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Mark Scordato is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Global Financial Private Capital, LLC and his own company, Mark Scordato & Associates Inc. Outside of advising, he is the president and creator of Redline WFO Productions, LLC, a venture related to TV show development. J.W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to multiple third-party investment managers for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis with digital advice platforms.

Kenneth Ford is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2011 and previously spent 10 years with LPL Financial, LLC. Ford operates under multiple business names associated with his advisory activities. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, offers managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite platform, and utilizes third-party managers and a range of investment strategies.

Jorge Garcia is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at HSBC Securities, HSBC Bank USA, Oppenheimer & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a small business providing notary services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers a range of managed account programs serving individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach includes client-directed and discretionary portfolios using strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by affiliated asset management and fund due diligence providers.

Donna Dupre is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. She has served as Senior Manager at Mark Scordato & Associates since 2006, overseeing marketing, compliance, client relations, and daily operations. Additionally, she is licensed to sell life insurance and annuities. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and annuity sub-account management for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms, including both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Robert Hope is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2024, following seven years at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, and four years at PNC Bank and PNC Investments. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Jason Burklow is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, bringing three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Burklow & Rotella, LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working in education and hospitality sectors. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through both in-house and third-party solutions.

Michael Ormond is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2015 and at PNC Bank from 2015 to 2017. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through various model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio offering that utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests primarily in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Nicholas Capezzuto is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at StoneX Financial Inc., Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Ameriprise, and Burklow & Rotella, LLC. He also serves as a consultant for knowledge-on-demand firms Alphasights and Dialectia, providing insights on advisory services. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account solutions.

Christopher Veal is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Secure Investment Management, LLC and Investment Advisor Corp. In addition to his advisory role, Veal operates insurance agencies focused on annuities, life insurance, and employee benefits consulting. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm delivers investment management primarily through discretionary model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts, supported by a large advisor network and a turnkey asset management platform.

Eric Gerstein is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a real estate investment venture with his son focused on residential properties in the Chicago area. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Christopher Rotella is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and has previously worked at Burklow & Rotella, LLC and Ameriprise, each for 19 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the nonprofit fraternal fellowship NCS Bergen County. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is a national SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions.

Thomas Drongoski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Prudential Investment Management Services LLC and PGIM Investments, LLC from 2013 to 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he is a residential rental property owner in Clifton, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm operates with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices and provides affiliated mutual funds, trust services, and a securities-based lending option.