Gavin Kreitz is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Simplicity Investments Inc., Gideon Strategic Partners LLC, Leste Group, Med-Metrix, and academic positions at the University of Miami and Lafayette College. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charities, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and monitoring, using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, and offers both sub-advised accounts and direct-to-consumer digital investment programs.

Joan Banks is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Apprentice Inc, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Syracuse University. Outside of her advisory work, she sells clothing on online marketplace platforms Poshmark and Depop. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth and wellness programs. The firm utilizes a range of strategic allocation models and managerial selections, supported by proprietary and third-party analytics, and offers access to affiliated banking, asset management, and broker-dealer resources within the broader Goldman Sachs network.

Sean Broderick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, where he has worked in Citi Personal Wealth Management since 2010. He has 16 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and personal trainer at United Health and Fitness, LLC, and serves on the board of directors for The Greenbelt Conservancy in Staten Island, focusing on greenbelt preservation and education. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside brokerage and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, providing discretionary and non-discretionary strategies that include alternative investments and digital assets.

David Dobin is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers by selling merchandise at cost to support a colleague battling an illness. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Adam Block is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs in two periods totaling 17 years and spent three years at Broadridge Financial Solutions. He serves as an Investment Committee Member for the University at Albany Alumni Association. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, leveraging centralized investment resources and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Michael Dwyer is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2012 and has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2009. He serves as a board member of the Harbor Green Shore Club, a local community organization. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Michael Whittemore is a CFP® and CFA® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and has held positions there and at affiliated firms since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at U.S. Trust - Bank of America and Heller Wealth Advisors, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced CIO solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers across active and passive strategies, serving a broad client base that includes high-net-worth investors and pension plans.

William Smalls is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Edison, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies in 2025, he worked with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial services, he serves as president of the Deacon's Union and Women's Auxiliary of Monmouth and Adjacent Counties, a local Christian education organization. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Hailey Roberti is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in New York, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and New York Life Insurance, among other firms, before joining Eagle Strategies. Outside of finance, she has experience working in various service and hospitality roles, including at Daddy O Hotel and Newtown Athletic Club. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages most of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Keith Balla is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Mayor of the Borough of Watchung and is president of a general construction contracting firm. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm’s investment approach centers on diversified allocations using mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by ancillary services including tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning.

Christopher Risko is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various firms including Signature Realty and Quest Capital Strategies. His outside activities include managing sales agents and placing life and health insurance products affiliated with Transamerica. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Michael Fritz is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously been affiliated with Goldman Sachs in various capacities since 2022. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he spent four years at Fairfield University and seven years at La Salle Institute. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized services such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth programs. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models and third-party analytics, including AI, to tailor investment solutions within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Michael Bokach is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Agia and 1Force before joining Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Agia as an insurance agent focusing on 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 utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts via Envestnet’s platform and offers portfolio management and financial planning through a large network of advisors.

Yong Lin is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Aetna, Emerson Reid, and Wfgia, alongside his longstanding position at Transamerica Financial Advisors. He is also the owner of Lin Family Dynasty Inc. Outside of investment advisory, Lin assists clients with health insurance enrollment through affiliated firms. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to deliver advisory services through a large network of advisors and multiple program platforms.

Qiaoping Ren is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Brooklyn, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Ren is a partner in a commercial real estate venture. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and plan sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services with a focus on tailored, primarily non-discretionary solutions.

Joseph Falisi is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021, Mulberry Lane Advisors since 2016, and Independent Financial Solutions since 2015. Falisi is also involved in managing and training agents in the sale of life insurance and annuities and develops personalized Social Security claiming strategies through his other business activities. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, and individual securities, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology.

Brian Mullally is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services. He has been with Goldman Sachs & Co since 2016. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a range of strategic allocation models and proprietary research tools, offering services across multiple platforms and leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Thomas Coyle is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in New York, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raich Ende Malter and Frank Hirth LLC. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm employs tailored strategic and tactical allocation models and leverages resources across the broader Goldman Sachs network.

Dylan Pardo is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at firms including Equitable Advisors, Pendry Natirar, and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Mastercard and in the hospitality sector. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions delivered through an integrated model connected to Empower’s administrative platforms.

Vincent Plessel is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2026, he worked at Morgan Stanley for five years. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services primarily to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations with at-least-annual reviews and does not exercise discretionary trading authority.