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.

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.

Nicola Iannitelli is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Saddlebrook, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes long-term roles with New York Life Insurance Company, NYLife Securities LLC, and Eagle Strategies. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

John Spoleti is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. His career has been primarily with Guardian Life and its subsidiary firms since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Capital Management Advisory Group Corp, a business focused on the sale of fixed life products. 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 range of financial planning and investment management solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and digital advisory platforms.

Seth Bassin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Saddle Brook, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2018 and has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Co and Nylife Securities LLC since 2012 and 2013, respectively. In addition to his advisory role, he is appointed with outside insurance carriers to broker non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm specializes in tailored advice delivered via multiple program types, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and a focus on serving both retail and institutional sponsors.

Mark Libersher is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2012 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2008. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a fiduciary-based advisory model and a variety of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and technology platforms.

Ryan Darmofal is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at City National Rochdale, Legg Mason, and UBS Financial Services. His credentials also include Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through affiliated and third-party managers.

Aidan Durney is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including a six-year tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of advising, he has past involvement with Little Silver Bottle Shop. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that leverages technology and third-party managers to deliver customized investment strategies.

Alexander Levy is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2016. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs along with broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and integrates both discretionary and non-discretionary programs supported by internal standards and oversight committees.

Michael Magnani is a CFP® and ChFC® with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Clear Path Private Wealth since 2018 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for 13 years. He is also president and co-owner of Amatuzzo, Magnani & Associates, LLC, which operates as Clear Path Private Wealth. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.