Paul Serie is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA-CREF and has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2022. He serves as a board member of the Mt Olivet Cemetery nonprofit. Stratos Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies and supports a broad range of fee arrangements and custodians.

Katherine Agrillo is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with the designations ChFC® and Series 63. She has over two decades of industry experience, having previously worked at The Pinnacle Financial Group and LPL Financial, and operates Multiplex Planning dba Agrillo Financial Group. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of partner offices and more than 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, employing model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis supported by an in-house Investment Committee.

Timothy Schmoll is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at Intersect Capital LLC and Procapita Partners, LLC. Outside of finance, he has a background in professional sports, having worked with Dover Athletic Football Club, Aldershot Town FC, and the New York Red Bulls. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services, managing $72.3 billion in assets as of May 2026.

Maria Ocampo is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Premier Asset Solutions Inc., Nylife Securities, LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Ocampo operates Ocampo Financial Strategies, LLC, which focuses on selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Xin Cheng Mai is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2017, following earlier work at Scottrade. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and is notable for its large institutional scale and unique market roles, including operations as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Alex Kavazis is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and National Financial Network/Guardian. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Marios Pizzeria and Farmingdale State College. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Joseph Messina is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC. He previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 22 years. Outside of his advisory role, Messina operates a CPA practice focused on income tax preparation and holds a life and long-term care insurance agent license with minimal insurance sales activity. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm provides a range of investment management and financial planning services through various program models, utilizing multiple custodians and third-party platforms.

Anthony Mancusi Jr. is a registered representative with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 21 years of industry experience and has worked at HSBC Securities and its affiliate HSBC Bank USA N.A. since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Bank Officer at HSBC Bank USA N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various program types, including client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation advice with due diligence and ongoing fund monitoring, offering both U.S. and offshore investment solutions.

Mark Gold is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been in the financial services industry since 2026 and has prior experience in healthcare and startup sectors. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Maria Linares is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Linares is based in New York, NY. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains in-house research and security-pricing activities.

Alphonso Brown is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously spent 30 years at Morgan Stanley and also worked at New York Life and NYLIFE Securities. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel abroad. The firm’s advisory services emphasize direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Alex Szczepanski is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles in hospitality and education sectors, including Dereli Hospitality Corp and Binghamton University. 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 with brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple programs.

Pascal Lanotte is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Full Spectrum Financial Solutions. He previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. for over two decades. Lanotte also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions to their clients.

Anjian Su is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Flushing, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Bank USA and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2007. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary strategies. The firm’s investment process incorporates five model risk profiles and leverages resources from HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers to conduct fund due diligence, asset allocation, and portfolio monitoring.

Lawrence Keller is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, where he has held roles since 2003 and 2004 respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in professional public speaking on insurance topics and maintains an outside business in disability, life, and medical insurance. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types and supports lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Gina Martinez is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower in 2020, she worked with United Asset Strategies, Eagle Strategies, New York Life Insurance Company, and NYLife Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a spin instructor at Gold’s Gym. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s approach emphasizes multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers with a range of investment strategies and operational features tailored to complex portfolios.

Christina Lin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Flushing, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Eagle Strategies since 2023 and has prior experience with ABI FI Corp., NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, she works as a certified translator providing services to New York State agencies. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, working extensively with institutional sponsors within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Rohan Handa is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Rego Park, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and has over two decades of prior experience at New York Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in real estate, specifically in apartment complex investments. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of programs tailored to client objectives, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis, and operates within an integrated structure affiliated with New York Life.

Robert Gallo is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as various institutional clients. The firm offers a distinct advisory model separating one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Terrance White is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Citigroup and Royal Alliance. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a seasonal Christmas light installation business through Conerstone Creations of Texas LLC. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering advisory, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory program and managed accounts, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency under ownership by Citizens Bank, N.A.