Kyle Grofsick is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic, he worked at Agia and Allied Universal, and also has experience selling non-securities insurance products as an appointed agent for AGIA. 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 discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions.

Mohamed Bendary is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Edward Jones, Beacon Pointe Advisors, and Citi Bank. Bendary holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers and provides portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services through a technology platform.

Roberto Casale is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2014. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he was employed at Merrill and Fidelity. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund through its affiliated services.

Brent Croonquist is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lord Abbett for six years before joining Janney in 2022. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Svetlana Zuyeva is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2019 and previously spent 13 years at Scottrade, Inc. She also has a background as a homemaker for one year. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides tailored portfolio management alongside fiduciary standards and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Robert Loscalzo is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has worked with both Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities throughout his career. He is a member of the Greater NJ Estate Planning Council. Park Avenue Securities, 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 combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary programs and third-party platforms, with a range of financial planning and consulting services tailored to client needs.

Justin Miller is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Prior to his financial career, he served four years with the United States Coast Guard Station Washington. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a digital advisory platform, combining proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Richard Brown is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Ameritas in various capacities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a health insurance consulting business to help individual clients select appropriate health care plans. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms, combining model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities to tailor portfolios according to client needs.

Erin Hoffman is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has held roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2017. Outside of financial advising, she serves as Vice Chair and Board Member of the New Jersey National Women in Roofing Council and holds board positions with Eminae Network and Spry Forward. She also operates Erin Hoffman Consulting LLC, providing guidance on networking and personal brand development. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides a range of financial planning and consulting solutions tailored to client needs.

Grace Pellegrino is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, Worldwide Recruitment Solutions, and Lee Hecht Harrison. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds.

James Rie is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at TransAmerica Life Insurance Company, Valic Financial Advisors, and Manning & Napier. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs and investment education services, relying on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight. The firm operates at scale with a focus on non-discretionary assets and does not target high-net-worth or corporate clients in its primary programs.

Jared Marzocco is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CWM, LLC. His work history includes roles at Carson Wealth, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Taylor Financial Group. He is also licensed as an insurance agent for fixed insurance products, selling life and health insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services supported by model portfolios and tailored investment solutions.

Eric Abramson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its affiliated companies since 1993. Abramson serves as vice president on the board of the Greater New Jersey Estate Planning Council and is involved in racehorse ownership and nonprofit board activities. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers access to proprietary and third-party solutions along with integrated lending and insurance products.

Dennis Amico is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC with 55 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Kestra since 2006, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative. Outside of Kestra, he is president of Dancole Associates, an insurance company, and provides investment advisory and estate planning services through Wealth Preservation Solutions, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm provides services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and employee education, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management within a broad supervisory framework.

James Forsythe is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fahnestock & Co. Inc. since 2003. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation along with manager selection in both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

John Occhipinti is a CFP® and ChFC® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Burklow & Rotella, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for North Jersey Friends of NRA, a nonprofit focused on firearm education and safety for youth. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a variety of portfolio management programs and third-party manager selections.

Peter Contini is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 1990 and 2001, respectively. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory services include both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, with a fiduciary standard applied to its registered investment advisory services.

Anju Sharma is a financial advisor with Guardian Life who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. She has held various roles at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2012, and previously worked at PRUCO Securities. Outside her advisory work, she serves as co-trustee on a family trust. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, providing clients with tailored financial planning and access to a range of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Amato is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Rockefeller Financial LLC. He has worked at Rockefeller Capital Management and Stifel, among other firms. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm organizes client relationships through a Private Advisor model and delivers investment solutions via its global platform, combining discretionary management with access to alternative investments and brokerage capabilities.

Louis Orazio II is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2017, following a one-year tenure at National Planning Corporation. Orazio is also the author of the book *Strength in Numbers*. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a variety of investment options.