Dennis Lai is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2018 and has been involved in other ventures including Full Productions Inc., where he serves as president and owner of a residential construction business. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm’s advisory model primarily employs model portfolios and third-party managers, serving individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Stern is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for a Consumer Energy Co-Op and is involved with the New York State Society of CPAs. Park Avenue Securities LLC, where he practices, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, alongside financial planning, consulting, and access to insurance and alternative investments.

Eleni Louvaris Barone is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Oppenheimer & Co since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Invision Events, an event company, and works as a wine guide hosting in-home wine tasting events. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, while maintaining custody of client assets as a qualified custodian.

Tony Wong is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, MassMutual, MetLife Securities, and HSBC Securities. Tony serves as a board member of the YMCA in Chinatown. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides a range of financial planning and consulting services tailored to clients’ needs.

John Joyce is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Curve Asset Management, LLC. He is based in Rye Brook, NY. Guardian Life’s subsidiary Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services alongside access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Antonio Lee is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2011. Lee holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer services, and derivatives and futures trading. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and security-pricing functions, operating at a large institutional scale with specialized market roles.

Kathleen Lumetta is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at TD Private Client Wealth LLC, PFS Investments Inc., Natwest Group, and HSBC. She formerly owned a cost consulting franchise under Marylebone Road LLC, though it is no longer active. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm utilizes proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools to deliver tailored, point-in-time wealth management consultations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Gregory McGraime is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, frequently serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also advises the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and operates within a vertically integrated structure using affiliated funds.

Patrick Doherty is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several financial institutions, including Peoples United Bank and Sterling National Bank. Doherty participates in a local investment advisor group in Hauppauge, NY, where he regularly meets with peers and receives referrals. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement planning.

Carolyn Frzop is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Janney since 1987 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property in Fairfield, Connecticut. 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 diverse client base and offers brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party portfolio management services.

Joseph Bendrihem is a Series 63-registered financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC. His prior firms include New York Life, Guardian Life Insurance, and Park Avenue Securities. He is also the managing partner of Heritage Planning Group LLC, an insurance agency. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides a range of investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes diversified investment strategies including model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology.

James Amodeo is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations. He has eight years of industry experience, including a significant tenure at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Prior to his advisory roles, he spent time at Loyola University Maryland. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Securities, where Mr. Amodeo operates, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies supported by proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Christian Pierce is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Farther with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, E*TRADE, Fordham University, Axa Advisors, and Northwestern Mutual. Farther provides discretionary investment management and related advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through its web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

David Siegel is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life and Altium Wealth Management. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles, utilizing a multi-manager approach that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a variety of investment strategies.

Charlotte Philips is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at JPMorgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, LPL Financial, M&T Securities, M&T Bank, Merrill, and Bank of America. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

Mariano Pinto is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Disney Store in Brooklyn, NY, working in cash room and sales audit functions. 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 and maintains in-house research, operating at a large institutional scale with specialized market roles.

Meng Dan Xiao is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes tenures at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and New York Life, alongside her current roles at HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of AAA Harmony LLC, a business established for real estate property investment. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through a variety of program types, combining client-directed and discretionary strategies supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated third-party providers.

Conor Ryan is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2023. He previously worked at Highmount Capital, LLC for 20 years and held a role at Hightower Altium Holding, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a variety of investment vehicles.

Theodore Papadopoulos is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Janney in 2021. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through multiple wrap programs and managed account solutions.

Teddy Ruchai is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for two years each, and has held roles at several other firms including Parexel and Viacom CBS. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory platform and a Managed Account program, complementing its commission-based brokerage and other non-discretionary services.