Steven Kashishian is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 1990 and holds a Series 63 designation. 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 clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Ruairi Oneill is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Tapfin/EY, Ameriprise, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Equitable Advisors. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail TDIS clients. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation using both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, providing ongoing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody through third-party custodians.

Christian Hawkinson is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Hackensack, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having five years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services since 2020 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank from 2016 to 2020. 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 TIAA retirement plan relationships. The firm provides separate broker-dealer services and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, employing a fiduciary standard in its RIA services while disclosing potential conflicts associated with its asset-based and wrap-fee structures.

Kathi Diorio is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Lincoln Investment since 2017. Prior to joining Lincoln, she worked for 22 years at Legend Equities Corporation. She holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Ramsey, NJ. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through advisor- and firm-managed model portfolios, and access to third-party managers, with investment strategies developed by an internal Investment Management & Research team.

James Costello is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with 76 Wealth Advisory LLC, an insurance-related business. Osaic Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a broad range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and platforms.

Aaron Liberman is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Bank of America, Raymond James Financial Services, and Steward Partners’ affiliated entities. He is also the owner of The S&L Group, a non-investment-related support company. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and managed account services with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Michael Valeri is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Parsippany, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Dawson James Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he has worked as an Uber/Lyft driver. Michael is affiliated with Park Avenue® Wealth Management, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management combined with model-based strategies and a variety of integrated financial planning and investment solutions.

Briana Iannaccone is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. She has worked with Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services Inc, among other roles. Outside of financial advising, she has been involved in entrepreneurial and educational activities including a dog training business and a position at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory solutions, combining in-house and third-party strategies with ongoing monitoring and financial planning services.

James Rotondo is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and PNC Bank. Outside of his financial career, he has been involved with Cobra Flats LLC since 2022 and previously worked at Millburn Culinary Associates Inc. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through various model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and implements investments via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

Thomas Messina is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Saddle Brook, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Nexus Wealth Strategies LLC and Compass Wealth Strategies, and serves as a board member of the Mahwah Chamber of Commerce. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm delivers 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.

Lauren Ellberger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for Young Israel of Teaneck, a local synagogue with approximately 300 families. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with pre-existing retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model and customized portfolios and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Peter Sengos is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has held roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2026. Prior to his financial career, he spent four years at the University of Rhode Island and has experience in secondary education. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides a range of brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management combined with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments through its affiliation with Guardian Life.

Della Lounsbery is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at several firms within the Cetera and Avantax organizations since 2013. Beyond her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting through her employment at Stephen E. Plain LLC dba SEP Financial Services. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees with services that include investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm’s investment approach is based on diversified allocations using mutual funds and ETFs aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by a formal planning process and access to a broad network of affiliated resources.

John Beck Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC and has held roles at firms including TIAA-CREF, Merrill Lynch, and RegentAtlantic. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers a customized investment approach incorporating multiple strategies and integrated financial planning services.

Youwha Lee is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has 22 years of industry experience. Lee has been with Eagle Strategies since 2019 and has held roles at Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2014 and 2002, respectively. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Fimmano is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in Saddle Brook, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Eagle Strategies since 2011 and has prior experience with New York Life and Nylife Securities dating back to 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the American Dream Diner in Orangeburg, NY. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated structure linked to New York Life.

Michael Mcsweeney is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is associated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2011. His activities include marketing efforts under Strategic Wealth Group Inc. / Ascend Wealth Partners, a DBA for promoting Guardian and Park Avenue business. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides 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 offers a range of planning, consulting, and proprietary investment solutions tailored to client needs.

Howard Solomon Jr. is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Solomon Wealth Solutions, LLC, Integrity Alliance, LLC, Next Financial Group, Inc., and Solomon Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Solomon is involved in raising, breeding, and showing purebred dogs and holds leadership roles in multiple dog breed clubs and related nonprofit organizations. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting using a variety of investment approaches and platforms.

Jeffrey Buczek is a financial advisor at SPC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2009. He also sells various insurance products, including life, long-term care, and Medicare supplement insurance, through multiple insurance companies. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors delivering tailored, discretionary investment advice and maintains notable affiliations with broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

Steven Testino is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial LLC, having previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley, among others. Outside of advising, he has involvement in the restaurant business through SCT Restaurant LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary management, leveraging technology platforms and third-party managers to implement a variety of investment strategies.