Katelyn Edge is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, leveraging internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers.

Irina Katsihtis is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for four years and has additional experience at M&T Bank and TD Bank. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients through its network of advisor practices. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with offerings that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Benjamin Gonsier is a Series 66-registered advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, based in White Plains, NY, with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs Ayco Personal Financial Management, Merrill, Bank of America, and TD Bank N.A., along with service in the United States Air Force. 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 sub-managers.

David Shipper is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Shipper serves as an arbitrator on the NYSE Arbitration Panel. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, investment management, and M&A advisory, utilizing both proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Carly Levine is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2006. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients through various wealth management segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies using internal standards and oversight committees, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Alan Schantz is an Investment Advisor Representative at Kestra Advisory with 33 years of industry experience. He has served as President of Schantz Wealth Services since 2011, conducting investment and insurance-related activities. Schantz has been affiliated with Kestra Advisory and related Kestra entities since 2003. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Frank Arena is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Dennis Lacey is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments LLC since 2014. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through various model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests in approved mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Reino Truumees is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer of the Estonian-American Amateur Athletes, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Tori Kelly is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside the industry, she has worked as a law clerk and has experience with community and event services. Truist Advisory Services provides 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 third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, with a notable focus on inter-affiliate integration and service arrangements.

Cesar Basora is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and LPL Enterprise. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Shant Tashjian is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in White Plains, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Risk Management, Summit Financial, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. In addition to advisory work, he serves as an arbitrator for FINRA Dispute Resolution Services, assisting with securities and employment disputes. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Brandi Rogers is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, Empire Portfolio Group, and Charter Communications. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, 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 consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions.

Rita Singh is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Scarsdale, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with HSBC Securities since 2005 and with HSBC Bank USA since 2002. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs multiple program types ranging from client-directed to fully discretionary accounts, utilizing a structured investment process with strategic and tactical asset-allocation supported by affiliated managers and service providers.

Alejandro Azuaje is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2017. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary wrap programs, third-party advisory solutions, and a digital advisory platform.

Elizabeth Dow is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., as well as running her own independent practice. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors. The firm integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and custody solutions through a technology-driven platform.

Michael Flinn Jr. is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life since 2024, with prior roles at Silver Leaf Partners and Belle Haven Investments. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Shlomo Schmalz is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Pomona, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2015 and has also worked with Safrin Associates since 2014. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a digital advisory platform.

Joseph Dominguez is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in White Plains, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he has been affiliated with NY Life Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Dominguez has experience in education, having worked at several institutions including Pace University and Westchester Community College. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, working within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Adam Rude is a CFP® professional with over 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd since 2017 and concurrently associated with LPL Financial, LLC since 2004. His other activities include involvement in insurance sales and financial planning through operations linked to the Lob Planning Group. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management and a wide range of financial planning and investment solutions through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.