Steven Ries is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC, and UBS Financial Services. Ries provides investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent firm. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model, using technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often implementing recommendations through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Jean Victor is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group based in Maplewood, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the Jefferson Condominium Association board and co-owns an online reselling business with his wife. 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 tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Matthew Alberico is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Nylife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a small music label affiliated with his church, where he oversees business functions. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and specialized advisory services linked to insurance and annuity products within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Matthew Ogus is a financial advisor at Corient with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS and RegentAtlantic. In addition to his advisory work, he has experience working in non-financial roles such as at the Hackensack Gold Club. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and utilizes advanced risk management and monitoring tools.

Renee Archoleka is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America for 20 years before joining PNC Investments in 2025. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies managed or delegated to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Brian Mengel is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent six years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm customizes client plans using strategic allocation models and offers a range of advisory services, including Private Family Office and Specialized Executive Wealth programs, supported by proprietary research, tax-aware techniques, and integration with Goldman Sachs’ broader capabilities.

Peder Knoth is an investment advisor representative at TLG Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including The Leaders Group Inc, Brandon Brokerage, and John Hancock. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Senior Case Design at Brandon Brokerage. TLG Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm offers investment supervisory and portfolio management services, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios that uses risk questionnaires to tailor portfolio allocations.

Matthew Delricco is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Cresset Asset Management, LLC since 2021 and previously spent six years at SEI Investment Company. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets across a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven approach combining active and passive strategies, with a structured due diligence program covering public equities, fixed income, alternatives, real estate, and private markets.

Scott Gutman is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones before joining Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial in 2012. Outside of advising, he is also a published author. 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 and uses a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms while offering access to both proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Raymond Steele is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns condominiums in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and Peoria, Arizona. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both client-directed and fully discretionary investment solutions, utilizing a range of model risk profiles and combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring.

Vijay Singhal is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Prudential Financial and World Financial Group, and he leads Singhal Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Singhal serves as a county committee man in Piscataway Township, assisting local government by reporting community issues. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base with investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm primarily utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory model, offering services to individual investors, employer plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations.

James Parks is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience and previously worked at LPL Financial and Linsco Private Ledger. Outside of advisory work, he is a Notary and has involvement with non-variable insurance through LTCI Partners. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, offering proprietary and third-party managed account solutions and utilizing various investment strategies implemented directly or through external managers.

Svitlana Girone is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Citigroup Global Markets and previously worked at HSBC Bank USA N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. She also serves as a referral agent for real estate transactions with Douglas Elliman. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and specialized market roles that differentiate it from peers.

Rustam Nurhan is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes ten years at Empire Asset Management and six years with Wells Fargo Advisors before joining his current firm. Outside of advisory work, he acts as a technology consultant for Kings Technical Services Inc. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of managed account solutions. The firm operates on a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing various investment strategies and technology platforms while providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Douglas Duerr is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2013. He has previously worked with LPL Financial, U.S. Financial Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. Duerr also operates a CPA firm providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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 and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment platforms and strategies.

Suresh Somisetty is an advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience at ICE Data Services and Brooklight Place Securities, and has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2026. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, with a platform that includes third-party asset managers and various account options.

John Venne is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, having joined both firms in 2015. His prior experience includes roles at PNC Wealth Management and Ameriprise. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing technology platforms and third-party managers to implement a range of investment strategies.

Sean O'Connor is a financial advisor at Corient with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Columbia Pacific Wealth Management, Lido Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Mohammad Azeem is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at ACUO Consulting and Silkbank Limited. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth individuals, and retail clients. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party managers, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services through established advisory and custodial platforms.

Azeez Namazi is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent Inc since 2012. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an advisory and broker-dealer platform, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets with a combination of third-party asset manager relationships and tailored client strategies.