Richard Maurisma Sr. is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including AGIA, FTB Advisors, Axa Advisors, and Wells Fargo. He serves as a director for two nonprofit foundations that award scholarships to college-bound students who have lost a parent and provide grants to widows affected by gun violence. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management and financial planning through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts with third-party model managers and provides overlay services focused on tax and ESG considerations.

Gregory Monaco is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2013, with brief tenures at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. in 2024. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, supporting affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Reed Lipsey is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his current role since 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2018 to 2025, and at Citigroup from 2014 to 2018. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and extensive market roles.

Paulo Quintana is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked nine years with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing and spent one year at JPMorgan Chase Bank before joining Truist. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration within the Truist enterprise.

Gerald Barbalatt is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Boca Raton, FL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 34 years of industry experience and has been associated with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1996 and Parker Allen and Company, LLC since 1989, where he serves as President and Owner. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing advisory programs, technology, and operational support. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing options, serving both retail and institutional clients.

Joseph Baganski is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citizens Bank and Santander Securities. Outside of advising, he manages business operations for Brenda's Hair Studio and is involved in product development and accounting for On Demand Publishing on Amazon and Etsy. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency under the ownership of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Jacqueline Gilbert is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase and Truist Investment Services. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program using ETF-based portfolios alongside traditional managed accounts and operates as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Sondra Goldstein is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her career history includes long-term roles at both Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. She also provides insurance products through Guardian and other brokerages. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment advisory programs that include both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Paul Harvey is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) with 10 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Financial Planning Services, Bankers Life, Royal Alliance Associates, and Signator Investors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an insurance agent with Florida Financial & Insurance Agency. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, combining long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Grant West is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2016 and at Agia since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and wrap programs, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and overlay services through a large network of advisors.

Alfonso Reda is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2021, and was previously with Primerica Advisors and The Guardian Life Insurance from 2000 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is a volunteer committee member at Westchester Hills Golf Club, where he has been a member for over 20 years, and he is a partner in a full-service accounting firm, Reda, Romano & Co., LLP. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports various account-level services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

William Tricarico is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Colony Group, Cerity Partners, and Morgan Stanley, as well as time spent in full-time education. He also operated Sole Swap Sneakers, a sneaker resale business. Focus Partners Wealth provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Ross Price is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes 20 years at Fifth Third Securities and recent roles at Price Renovations LLC and Agia, where he is appointed to sell non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, employing technology-driven solutions and model portfolios.

Carey Blecher is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at NewBridge Securities Corporation, Mora Wm Securities, and LPL Financial, LLC. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services with an emphasis on strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a range of investment products, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management programs.

Ayman Saad is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Lake Worth, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America N.A., and Wells Fargo Bank NA. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

William Braun is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at B. Riley Wealth Management and National Securities Corporation. Braun serves as president of a pass-through corporation used for tax purposes. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Mayra Dennis is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with various SunTrust entities since 2016, including SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and a comprehensive supervisory structure.

Tony Tringali is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2015 and has also been associated with Agia since 2022, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and centralized technology solutions.

James Carbone is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameritas Investment Company, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Principal Financial Group, and others. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs utilizing both in-house and third-party managers, with integrated services involving Ameritas affiliates.

Rogelio Duran is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL. He has six years of experience with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm’s investment process uses internal teams and committees to create customized portfolios and offers a range of strategies including options hedges and structured notes.