Paola Manganiello is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TIAA in various capacities since 2013. Outside of her financial career, she has worked as a waitress at Arturo's Restaurant since 1999. 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. The firm distinguishes its planning services from ongoing account management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated group.

John Meskunas is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ferrari PF Palm Beach for three years before joining Oppenheimer in 2018. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services that include equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Allen Mena is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2021 and previously worked at Aerostream Logistics for six years. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Siegfrid Sicangco is a financial advisor with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Sanctuary Advisors, LLC. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through a variety of investment vehicles and complemented by educational content and firm-wide initiatives.

Joseph Biegel is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently advising at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has worked with Guardian Life since 2008 and Park Avenue Securities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in financial book publishing and marketing and serves as a volunteer advisory board member for OBS Financial Services. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, proprietary and third-party platforms, and a range of integrated lending and alternative investment options.

Jennifer Uzzi is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider model and integrates with KeyCorp affiliates to provide a range of investment and advisory services.

Yanique Anderson is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, M&T Securities, Inc., and HSBC in various capacities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services with a focus on multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and a combination of large institutional scale and unique market roles.

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.

James Licata is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial, MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Pruco Securities. Licata is involved with Aging Issues Management LLC, reflecting his engagement with specialized advisory services related to aging. 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 using a range of investment strategies and technologies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and proprietary solutions.

Craig Stearns is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Farther and also owns Stearns Wealth Management, a private entity focused on fixed insurance business. His prior experience includes roles at Integrated Equity Management and Lenox Advisors/MMLIS. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Jarrett Hovland is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Citigroup since 2015, following five years at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by extensive in-house research and unique market roles.

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 31 years of industry experience. His career has been primarily with Guardian Life and its subsidiary firms since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Capital Management Advisory Group Corp, a business focused on the sale of fixed life products. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and digital advisory platforms.

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. He is currently with Hightower Advisors, where he has worked since 2023, following prior roles at Hightower Altium Holding, Altium Wealth Management, City National Rochdale, Legg Mason, and UBS Financial Services. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and customized portfolio construction.

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.

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.