James Giangrande is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising at Hightower Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Insurance Co. and Altium Wealth Management LLC. He conducts quarterly goal planning workshops and receives referral fees related to human resource software introductions to 401(k) clients. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes multi-manager solutions, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Peter Lang is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Rye, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Advisors since 2010. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s approach includes multi-manager solutions, proprietary research, and a variety of investment vehicles to address diverse client needs.

Denise Rayve is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2023 and previously held roles at Santander Securities, Santander Bank, and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of her advisory work, she is president and co-owner of Great Eastern Pet Supplies LLC, a business she has managed since 2003. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across private banking and wealth management segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including functioning as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

James Licata is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His background includes roles at LPL Financial, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Fortinet. Licata also manages Aging Issues Management LLC, a related business entity. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes various investment strategies through both direct portfolio management and third-party managers.

Jarrett Hovland is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant institutional capabilities including in-house research and roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Julian Carnevale is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Empower, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and has involvement as co-owner of Bet Bot Sports Genie AI LLC, a business unrelated to investment services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and serves a large participant base with scalable planning and managed account solutions.

John Spoleti is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several LLCs related to fixed life products and property management. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of investment programs and financial planning solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary management and digital advisory platforms.

Kevin Salvatore is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2025, following a tenure at TIAA dating back to 2007. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund and operates within a vertically integrated group offering affiliated funds under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Libersher is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2012 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2008. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a fiduciary-based advisory model and a variety of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and technology platforms.

Ryan Darmofal is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors. His prior roles include positions at City National Rochdale, Legg Mason Investor Services, and Altium Wealth Management. Darmofal holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Aidan Durney is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including a six-year tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of advising, he has past involvement with Little Silver Bottle Shop. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that leverages technology and third-party managers to deliver customized investment strategies.

Alexander Levy is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2016. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs along with broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and integrates both discretionary and non-discretionary programs supported by internal standards and oversight committees.

Michael Magnani is a CFP® and ChFC® with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Clear Path Private Wealth since 2018 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for 13 years. He is also president and co-owner of Amatuzzo, Magnani & Associates, LLC, which operates as Clear Path Private Wealth. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Osvaldo Brito is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is based in Stamford, CT. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Krzysztof Kolba is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2016. He previously worked at Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2001 to 2008. He provides investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group and related entities. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Kenneth Roban is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He is also involved with Reservoir Road Wealth Management at Steward Partners as a financial advisor. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory services and portfolio management solutions.

Jeanmarie Lebrini is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Citigroup since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across wealth management segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with large institutional scale, including in-house research and specialized market roles.

Joseph Fiorica is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for three years before joining Citigroup in 2017. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains institutional-scale capabilities including in-house research, derivatives services, and bespoke solutions for large relationships.

Lauren Coale is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Altium Wealth Management and Guardian Life. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to affiliated and third-party managers as well as various investment vehicles, including alternative investments and custom indexing.

David Glaser is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Nylife Securities since 2005 and New York Life Insurance Company since 2004. He is based in White Plains, NY. David works with Eagle Strategies, which serves a diverse client base including individuals, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored recommendations and managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis.