Susan Russo is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with a range of firms including Allegiant Divorce Solutions and Thomas Elliott & Company. Russo is a certified divorce financial analyst and provides financial planning and support for individuals undergoing divorce through her own practice, Susan Russo Financial. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a variety of asset management and financial planning solutions, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers across multiple program platforms.

Benjamin Balkaran is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Melville, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Optum and CDL. He also operates as an independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory services, and access to third-party money managers for individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-driven tools to manage both non-discretionary and discretionary accounts.

Robert Seipp is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2015 and also works as a high school math teacher in the Wappingers Central School District, a role he has held since 1998. Additionally, he is involved in life insurance sales. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a variety of managed account programs and financial planning. The firm utilizes both affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers, employing portfolio strategies based on asset allocation, Modern Portfolio Theory, and momentum-based trading approaches.

Maria Carmen Abustan is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. In addition to her advisory role, she is also licensed as a life insurance agent. Carson Wealth is an enterprise platform serving corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a network of over 650 advisors and managing approximately $50.6 billion in assets.

Drew Schmidt is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies since 2007 and holds concurrent roles at Wealth Conservation Group, Inc. and RSA Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, Schmidt serves as the head of the finance committee at Centerport United Methodist Church. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, defined contribution and benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered primarily on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Stephen Grande is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014 and previously at Anthony Izzo & Associates and Benefits Planning Corporation. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance product sales. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and various advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing a combination of in-house and external strategists, model portfolios, and technology-enabled tools.

Carissa Luna is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citibank NA since 2008. She is also involved in educational activities spanning over 20 years. 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 maintains distinctive institutional roles, including in-house research and regulatory functions.

Anthony Romeo is a financial professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. since 1995. He also holds a position at CGAA Inc., where he provides financial and insurance services including life, health, long-term care, and annuities. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. GWN Securities offers investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients, utilizing a range of managed account programs and financial planning solutions. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and incorporates market-timing and momentum-based strategies within certain legacy programs.

David Costa is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Melville, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. His prior experience includes roles at PPL and involvement with Innovative Martial Arts and Krav Maga Defiance, as well as service in the Marine Corps. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, working with a diverse range of clients including defined contribution and benefit plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Ravi Adimoolam is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Citigroup since 2014. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including operations as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Patricia Smagin is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. She is also involved with Kentra Advisory Services LLC, providing fee-based investment advisory services and client reviews. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm provides services ranging from fiduciary consulting and plan design to employee education and pooled plan solutions, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets with a focus that includes large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Rw Barnes Jr. is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2018, following roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Barnes also serves as president and CEO of Richard W Barnes Jr Wealth Management Inc., a tax reporting entity. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Vanessa Inesti is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. In addition to her advisory role, she works as a Unit Field Trainer and Insurance Sales Agent, where she recruits and trains insurance agents and is appointed to write business for various insurance products including Medicare Supplement and indexed annuities. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and manages portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Emily Gunston is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Deloitte, Capital One, and JPMorgan Chase. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs.

Charlie Tarazona is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Broadridge/Solomon Page and Columbus Delivery. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is a large advisory and broker-dealer affiliate serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed accounts, and retirement advisory services, utilizing both affiliated and unaffiliated investment products, with a focus on client-approved, non-discretionary relationships.

Timothy Longo is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes nine years at American Capital Partners, LLC. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad mix of institutional and individual clients. The firm serves very large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts.

Richard Zacharoff is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, and has prior experience with Guardian Life Insurance Company and Mutual of New York. He is also the owner of an insurance business, Richard E. Zacharoff & Associates, LLC, focusing on sales and marketing. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves a diverse client base including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Thomas Wenthen Jr. is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Noble Wealth Advisors and LPL Financial. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $50.6 billion across a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, sub-advisory, and retirement plan services, utilizing a model portfolio approach supported by an Investment Committee and various tailored investment solutions.

Cristina Capone is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and leads a wedding and event planning company. &PARTNERS serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, foundations, universities, trusts, private businesses, and corporations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

Vito Badalamenti is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 37 years of industry experience, including long-term roles with Eagle Strategies since 2003 and New York Life since 1988. He is appointed with various outside insurance carriers for brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers customized advice through multiple program types and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis, operating within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.