Kyle Grofsick is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Mahwah, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and Agia, where he was also appointed as an agent to sell 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 and financial planning services through a large network of advisors. The firm manages approximately $29.2 billion and utilizes centralized technology and model solutions to support its extensive client base.

Mohamed Bendary is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Edward Jones, Beacon Pointe Advisors, and Citi Bank. Bendary holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers and provides portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services through a technology platform.

Roberto Casale is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2014. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he was employed at Merrill and Fidelity. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund through its affiliated services.

Brent Croonquist is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lord Abbett for six years before joining Janney in 2022. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Svetlana Zuyeva is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2019 and previously spent 13 years at Scottrade, Inc. She also has a background as a homemaker for one year. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides tailored portfolio management alongside fiduciary standards and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Robert Loscalzo is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has worked with both Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities throughout his career. He is a member of the Greater NJ Estate Planning Council. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary programs and third-party platforms, with a range of financial planning and consulting services tailored to client needs.

Geri Cuicci is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Scottrade. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth segments, offering a variety of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles including in-house research and derivatives dealings.

Justin Miller is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Prior to his financial career, he served four years with the United States Coast Guard Station Washington. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a digital advisory platform, combining proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Miles Tomlinson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at Strategic Asset Services and Mutual of America. Outside of finance, he has experience in hospitality and recreation, including roles at The Rathskeller Bar and Sunningdale Country Club. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a fiduciary-based advisory model and employs a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Richard Brown is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas advisory and insurance entities since 2008 and previously was involved with Yolo Marine LLC. Outside of advising, Brown consults on individual health insurance plan selection through his own business. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies including model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Erin Hoffman is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has held roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2017. Outside of financial advising, she serves as Vice Chair and Board Member of the New Jersey National Women in Roofing Council and holds board positions with Eminae Network and Spry Forward. She also operates Erin Hoffman Consulting LLC, providing guidance on networking and personal brand development. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides a range of financial planning and consulting solutions tailored to client needs.

James Dunphy IV is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His work history includes roles at Citigroup since 2018, JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2013, and previous positions at Pier 701 and La Terrazza. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, maintaining large institutional scale alongside unique market roles and arrangements.

Keith Cox is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 63 license and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at PlanMember since 2010 and also has a long-standing role with Scarborough Alliance Corp. Outside of his advisory duties, he manages a town park and beach in Carmel, New York. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, offering fiduciary management for many plans alongside participant-level investment options and educational support. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, serving its clients through both broker-dealer and investment advisory registrations.

Grace Pellegrino is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, Worldwide Recruitment Solutions, and Lee Hecht Harrison. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds.

James Rie is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at TransAmerica Life Insurance Company, Valic Financial Advisors, and Manning & Napier. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs and investment education services, relying on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight. The firm operates at scale with a focus on non-discretionary assets and does not target high-net-worth or corporate clients in its primary programs.

Jared Marzocco is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Carson Wealth. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks and Taylor Financial Group, among others. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling life and health insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through over 650 advisors. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing model portfolios informed by fundamental and technical analysis and offering tailored investment solutions.

Eric Abramson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its affiliated companies since 1993. Abramson serves as vice president on the board of the Greater New Jersey Estate Planning Council and is involved in racehorse ownership and nonprofit board activities. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers access to proprietary and third-party solutions along with integrated lending and insurance products.

Dennis Amico is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC with 55 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Kestra since 2006, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative. Outside of Kestra, he is president of Dancole Associates, an insurance company, and provides investment advisory and estate planning services through Wealth Preservation Solutions, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm provides services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and employee education, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management within a broad supervisory framework.

Clara Humphrey is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and TD Bank. Clara is also involved with Capital Management Group in Pearl River, NY, providing investment and planning services. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection, multi-manager solutions, and proprietary research, serving both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management needs.

James Forsythe is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fahnestock & Co. Inc. since 2003. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation along with manager selection in both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.