Charles Thela is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds a Series 63 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Investment Services since 2016 and has held roles at Fusion Financial Group and Kestra Advisory Services since 2003. Outside of advisory work, he refers group insurance business to Westchester Benefit Group and processes fixed insurance through Ash Brokerage. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Michael Saccardo is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his finance career, he is actively involved as a basketball and youth lacrosse official and serves as treasurer for a local basketball officials board. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and provides solutions that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, alternative investments, and access to digital-asset products.

Matthew Amelio is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 13 years of industry experience and has held roles at Nexus Wealth Strategies LLC, M.R.A. Financial Group LLC, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. He also operates his own firms offering New York Life products and brokering insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Deborah Becker is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors. She has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2018, with prior experience at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Becker volunteers with two nonprofit organizations, contributing her time outside of securities trading hours. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party managers and supports various account-level solutions such as lending and donor-advised funds.

Christine Wolferman is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Citi since 2012. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Steven Lasky is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at VOYA since 2014 and has prior experience with Pinnacle Wealth Management and New York Long Term Care Brokers. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and partner of BRST Inc., an S-corporation involved in billing and loans, and operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm delivers investment guidance through a combination of model portfolios, manager-driven sleeves, and both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by an extensive affiliate network and multiple custodial relationships.

Susan Gullotta is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Westchester Financial Advisors, NFP Advisor Services, LLC, and Berkowitz, Herkert & Associates, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing advisory programs and services such as wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm supports advisors with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management resources while offering a range of customizable investment program structures.

Ronald Berkowitz is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2022, he worked at Kestra Advisory Services and Kestra Investment Services for 19 years. 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 broad platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Owen Gold is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James & Associates Inc., Morgan Stanley, and involvement in the hospitality sector with South Kitchen + Bar and Mission Taco. Owen has also held teaching positions at the University of Georgia and Long Island University. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale, SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through both proprietary and third-party portfolio management solutions.

Gerald Spitzer is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Sanctuary Advisors and its affiliated broker-dealer in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of NAMI NYC, a nonprofit focused on mental illness, and holds advisory positions with the NJ/NY Center for Employee Ownership. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment solutions through various account structures and leverages a network of independent advisors, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to deliver its services.

James Moore is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2018 and was previously with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory work, Moore serves as a trustee for the Hillsborough Jr Raiders Sports and is a board member of the Somerset County 200 Club. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services. The firm utilizes proprietary model portfolios, third-party strategists, and a digital advice solution to manage accounts on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis, supporting a range of investment products and lending solutions.

Joseph Rivara is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and has concurrently worked with The Guardian Life Insurance Company since 1995. Rivara is also involved in insurance sales beyond Guardian products. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, utilizing a variety of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and platforms.

Paul Tramontozzi is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He has previously worked at KBK Wealth Management, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a broad client base, including individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, utilizing an open-architecture platform that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios. The firm emphasizes active monitoring and asset allocation across multiple custodians, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client goals.

Ryan Grealy is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cohen & Steers Capital Management and Cohen & Steers Securities. His activities include involvement in insurance outside of Guardian Life. Primerica Advisors operates within the enterprise category, serving a broad retail client base with various brokerage and advisory services. The firm offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs along with financial planning and consulting solutions.

George Siderias is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2012 and Guardian since 2011. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns and operates F3COACH LLC, a personal development coaching business, and holds officer positions in two other ventures focused on automotive and nutritional supplement sales. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platforms and supports a range of financial planning and consulting solutions.

Alejandro Tirso is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Invesco Distributors, Inc. and Oppenheimer Funds. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs.

Lily Kanjiram is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2022 and with Prudential Investment Management Services and Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2014. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups chosen by plan sponsors.

Hau Ling Cheng is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Citigroup since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Jayson Tenorio is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time in retail sales and assists with senior healthcare activities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles.

Matt Miller is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in New York, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Billfold and Yelp. Primerica Advisors serves a diverse retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and business consulting. The firm employs various investment strategies through proprietary and third-party model portfolios and supports a range of account services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.