Gabriela Villar is a CFP® professional at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with experience in the financial industry since 2016. She previously worked at Financial Decisions, LLC, Locker Financial Services LLC, and M. Moskowitz & Co. PA. Modera Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm integrates investment management with accounting, tax, and business coaching services, employing diversified asset allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Robert Stewart Jr. is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2008 and previously worked at First Montauk Securities Corp. from 2005 to 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee and coach for the Park Ridge Athletic Association, organizing and coaching youth sports programs. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through a mix of internally created models and third-party managers.

Euan Mackay is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He has worked at O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC since 2021 and previously spent seven years at Rosenberg Equities. O'Shaughnessy Asset Management is a quantitative, institutional discretionary investment manager serving individual investors, financial advisers, and institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic, model-driven approach based on empirical research and offers a customizable platform for advisers while managing multiple sub-advisory and affiliate relationships.

Roger Paradiso is a financial advisor at O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held positions at firms including Franklin Managed Options Strategies LLC, Fiduciary Trust Company International, Legg Mason & Co., and ClearBridge Investments. Paradiso serves as Chairman Emeritus on the Board of Governors of the Money Management Institute and is a board member of the Morgan Stanley Donor Advised Fund. O'Shaughnessy Asset Management is a quantitative, institutional discretionary investment manager serving individual investors, financial advisers, and institutional clients such as mutual funds, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a systematic, model-driven investment process and offers a customizable platform for advisers alongside sub-advisory and ETF management services.

George Russell is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with over 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Aegis Capital Corp, National Asset Management, Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a tax preparation business as a sole proprietor. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a dually registered SEC investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and pooled/institutional accounts through a multi-team platform. The firm emphasizes international investing and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services alongside brokerage and insurance products.

Anthony Caputo is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Pallas Capital Advisors, LLC with experience at several firms including PEAK Event Services, Teresas Prime, and Fresh Kitchen / College Fresh, Inc. He has also worked with Capco Craine & Hoist, Inc. and the University of Michigan. Pallas Capital Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.3 billion, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, long-term wealth management using a range of investments and provides family office services, retirement plan fiduciary offerings, and investment consulting to third-party advisors.

Joseph Giroux is a financial advisor at O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with O'Shaughnessy since 2023, having previously worked at Franklin Templeton. O'Shaughnessy Asset Management is a quantitative institutional discretionary investment manager serving individual investors, financial advisers, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic, model-driven investment process and offers a customizable platform for advisors, managing a broad range of equity portfolios and related strategies.

Mandie Evans is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for 10 years at RBC Capital Markets. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tailored asset allocation strategy within an open-architecture framework, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside tax, estate, and business consulting services.

Fernando Ascenso is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and HSBC Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he manages bank accounts as a general partner in a family real estate venture. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure.

Jennifer Mc Grogan is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of an e-commerce business and leads the Young Philanthropists group at Impact 100, organizing networking events and hosting quarterly meetings. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Wealth Management, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized financial planning and investment management using proprietary and third-party platforms, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies.

Paola Manganiello is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2013. Outside of her financial career, she has worked as a waitress at Arturo's Restaurant since 1999. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients with existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm provides a range of tailored investment solutions including model and customized portfolios within a vertically integrated structure.

Allen Mena is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2021 and previously worked at Aerostream Logistics for six years. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Louis Lo Grasso is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2023. 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 broad client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap and advisory programs.

Joseph Biegel is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently advising at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has worked with Guardian Life since 2008 and Park Avenue Securities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in financial book publishing and marketing and serves as a volunteer advisory board member for OBS Financial Services. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, proprietary and third-party platforms, and a range of integrated lending and alternative investment options.

Miles Arvidson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Aegis Capital Corp. and A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners. He is currently affiliated with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to insurance products and alternative investments through its connection with Guardian Life.

Jennifer Uzzi is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider model and integrates with KeyCorp affiliates to provide a range of investment and advisory services.

Peter Lang is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Rye, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Advisors since 2010. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s approach includes multi-manager solutions, proprietary research, and a variety of investment vehicles to address diverse client needs.

James Licata is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and has held prior roles at firms including LPL Financial, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Pruco Securities, and Axa Advisors. Licata is also involved with Aging Issues Management LLC, reflecting a focus on aging-related financial concerns. Private Advisor Group serves a wide range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed account solutions using both proprietary platforms and third-party managers.

Jarrett Hovland is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Citigroup since 2015, following five years at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by extensive in-house research and unique market roles.

David Pugliese is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life, based in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in fee-based business and estate consulting through Planning Alliance Consulting and has authored essays intended for publication. 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 and third-party platforms, with tailored client relationships that include financial planning, consulting, and access to insurance and alternative investments.