Gary Mc Hugh is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Merrill from 2009 to 2016 and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. in 2009. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, with a fiduciary standard that varies by service.

Natalie McGinley is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Eagle Strategies LLC and NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2016 and operates under the DBA Wealth Conservation Group, Inc. for selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, operating within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Shannon Thieke is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealthspire in 2024, she held positions at Boston College from 2020 to 2024 and worked for the Town of Hempstead from 2018 to 2021. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets and serving nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation framework and offers wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and other services tailored through client interviews and ongoing monitoring.

Gyungnam Kang is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2017. Prior to joining Citigroup, he worked at Bonchon Franchise LLC for four years. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with institutional scale, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Jason Holbrook is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He joined PNC Wealth Management in 2025 and has no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles outside of finance, including education and staffing. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model portfolio accessible via an online platform for existing PNC Bank clients. The firm uses approved model strategies managed internally or by third parties and emphasizes algorithm-driven enrollment and risk assessment.

Catherine Keane is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 1991. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a second home used as a rental property. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily for individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard, utilizing model portfolios or customized solutions.

Todd Geller is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2025. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan services through a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Berenice Dupiton is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation. She has been with Citigroup since 2022 and has prior work experience including a role at All Star Security. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles.

Katrina Luca is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at IBM and WFGIA and maintains an active CPA license, occasionally assisting friends with tax preparation. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm primarily uses model portfolios and third-party managers to implement investment strategies.

Lucette Calas is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. from 2015 to 2021 before joining Citigroup in 2021. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including operating as a security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Ricardo Kong is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Rochdale, LLC and has prior work history at City National Bank/City National Securities and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is the founder and owner of Klothe, Inc., a clothing website. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, investment companies, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy investment process combining quantitative and fundamental analysis to tailor portfolios across various asset classes, often partnering with sub-advisors and independent financial advisors.

Tyler Bisack is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Hightower Advisors since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Hightower Altium Holding, LLC, Altium Wealth Management, LLC, and Connecticut Financial. He is based in New York, NY. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors such as pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s advisory approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Liwen Li is a CFA® charterholder and registered representative with Citigroup Global Markets, where she has worked since 2017. She has four years of industry experience, including two years at Washington University in St. Louis prior to joining Citigroup. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research, derivative services, and bespoke discretionary solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Travis Hayon is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and has previously worked with Park Avenue Securities, The Neefus-Stype Agency, and Cornerstone Insurance Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Interim Membership Chair for LeTip, a professional networking organization. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, 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 advisory solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Nicholas Ramsoondar is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for three years and Aegis Capital Corp for one year before joining TD. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party managers.

Samantha Clyne Roland is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Prudential Investment Management Services, and Empower. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model connected to Empower’s administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Brian Hayes is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2010. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and services, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios across various asset classes.

Emilton Lopez is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Sterling National Bank, as well as ownership of a laundromat business. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs and brokerage services, supported by in-house research and specialized market roles.

Steven Brett is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Marcum Wealth, Valmark Securities, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and is a general partner and investor in a franchised health and beauty retail corporation. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental research.

Daniel Lynch is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic, he worked at Agia as an agent selling 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, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of investment advisor representatives.