Scott Lanza is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Partners. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2005 to 2019. Lanza is a trustee of the Nancy Lanza Trust, a family fiduciary role he performs with limited time involvement. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement plan services through a decentralized platform of independent advisors. The firm supports a large client base including individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients and is notable for its formal retirement plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Vincent Fiori is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth baseball. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, operating uniquely as both an investment adviser and a registered broker-dealer with integrated trust, insurance, and asset management services.

Sarah Ponczek is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cresset in 2026, she worked at UBS Financial Services and Bloomberg LP. She also serves as a consultant for GenUnion, an organization focused on mentoring and providing career opportunities to underrepresented individuals pursuing careers in financial services. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary firm managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets, serving individuals, families, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a risk-aware investment approach that combines strategic asset allocation, active and passive management, and alternative investments, supported by tools such as artificial intelligence and ongoing client reviews.

Suzannah Richards is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She has held roles at multiple firms, including Richards Financial Services, Inc. and Mahoney Financial Organization, LLC. Richards serves as a director of the Women's Ecommerce Association International. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and delivers advice via multiple program types, including financial plans, fee-based hourly advice, and retirement plan consulting.

Dominique Mathurin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of financial advising, he is a co-owner of several businesses, including a window and door sales and installation company, a roofing repair and replacement firm, and a media holding company. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and serves individual and institutional clients managing over $200 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes custody and clearing services.

Michael Mendes is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC in Davie, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He previously held roles at Bankers Life and related entities from 2007 to 2025 before joining Integrity Alliance and American Senior Benefits in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, Mendes is involved in insurance sales and agency development, including roles as president of My Citadel Insurance and regional sales manager at American Senior Benefits, and he provides estate planning guidance through third-party software. Integrity Alliance serves a broad client base, including individual investors, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, employing varied investment approaches and supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Daniel Nelson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CitiGroup, Vanderbilt Securities, and Park Avenue Securities. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charities, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of discretionary management, model-based strategies, and digital advisory solutions, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Kara Bimston is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary for the Emory Townhomes Homeowner's Association, assisting in managing community affairs. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Michael Lavelanet is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2022, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning services from ongoing discretionary portfolio management and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Francis Peirce is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He joined PNC Wealth Management in 2024 and has prior experience at PNC Bank and Consolidated Credit Solutions. Outside of finance, he has worked briefly in the food service industry. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithmic risk assessments and third-party managed investment strategies.

Marc Schliefer is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CWM, LLC. He has held roles at multiple firms including Equity Planning, Inc. since 1996 and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2017. Schliefer also serves as president and owner of EPI Wealth Management, Inc., an expense management business. 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 offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a committee-driven investment process and a range of tailored portfolio solutions.

Aaron Jackson is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Valic Financial Advisors since 1999. He also holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has a role at Agia since 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is President and CEO of TWESKARD PROPERTIES, LLC, where he oversees financing, investment, and renovation of residential properties. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-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 to construct client portfolios.

Joseph Canadeo is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oppenheimer, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing member of BDM LLC, an agricultural venture focused on tree farming and land management. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary solutions along with third-party manager arrangements.

Eric Weinsier is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Investment Services since 2003 and has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and utilizes third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools as part of its investment process.

Robert Lewis is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company. Lewis is based in Boca Raton, FL. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a long-term, multi-manager approach known as the “Capital System” that incorporates separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategy funds.

Martin Waldman is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Raymond James & Associates and Northern Trust Securities. He serves as a board member and secretary of the Ferrari Club of America, Palm Beach Chapter, a nonprofit organization for car enthusiasts. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of investment programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes.

William Calaca is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank for five years each before joining Citigroup in 2021. 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 in-house research and market roles that distinguish it from peers.

Marc Russell is a financial advisor at Mariner with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Mariner in 2022, he spent eight years at AdvicePeriod, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Secretary and Treasurer for the nonprofit Bloom Here, Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations by providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and external managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Thomas Anderson III is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Davenport since 2019 and previously spent five years at Oppenheimer. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Davenport serves individual and institutional clients, including banks, pension plans, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and corporations, offering a range of services such as asset management, retail brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach involves dedicated portfolio manager teams, an Investment Policy Committee, and a Manager Research team, overseeing a variety of strategies including separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETF model portfolios, and unified managed accounts.

Erin Donofrio is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Merrill, Bank of America, Lexx Healthcare, Weatherby Healthcare, and Florida Brokers Realty. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and supports exposure to alternative and digital-asset products while maintaining significant institutional scale and specialized market roles.