Alan Schantz is an Investment Advisor Representative at Kestra Advisory with 33 years of industry experience. He has served as President of Schantz Wealth Services since 2011, conducting investment and insurance-related activities. Schantz has been affiliated with Kestra Advisory and related Kestra entities since 2003. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Katrina Stanton is a financial advisor at William Blair with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at William Blair since 2021. Prior to that, she was with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. from 2016 to 2021. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, providing proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Michael Orourke is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2006, following five years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Orourke serves as a director for a family-owned hardware business and is on the board of the Susan Flynn Oncology Nursing Development Program, a nonprofit organization. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of investment programs and advisory services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, maintaining custody of client assets while operating its broker-dealer and advisory businesses.

Frank Arena is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Christine Hartman is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding the Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2012 and previously spent ten years with HCA, LLC. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap and advisory programs.

Jack Kornutik is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Prime Capital Financial and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill Lynch among other firms. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans through comprehensive asset management and financial planning services. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and offers family office services, tax advisory through an affiliated subsidiary, and continuity mechanisms for client relationships.

Reino Truumees is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2010 and 2011, respectively. Truumees serves as Treasurer for the Estonian-American Amateur Athletes, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and fee-based advisory services, employing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

Steven Cangialosi is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing a range of investment and placement services.

Philip Meese is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at CreativeOne Wealth and Retirement in Focus Wealth Management, where he also serves as president. His prior experience includes a role at Slipstream Advisor Marketing. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with strategies such as direct indexing and tactical asset allocation.

Brandi Rogers is an advisor with Guardian Life and is currently associated with Park Avenue Securities. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the financial industry since 2022. Prior to her current roles, she has experience with firms including Northwestern Mutual and Empire Portfolio Group. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment models.

George Johnson is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Pickwick Capital Partners, Houlahan Lawrence, and Tradition Securities & Derivatives Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth lacrosse for 8th grade boys in New Canaan, CT. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, and combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles such as derivatives trading and in-house research.

Elliana Dividu is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. Outside of finance, she assists with marketing for a music production business owned by her husband. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio solutions.

Alejandro Azuaje is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. His background includes work with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary models, third-party managers, and digital advice solutions, managing approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Antoinette Lombardi is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Oppenheimer for 13 years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2019. 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 including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and various advisory programs.

Conrad Dequadros is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2025, he worked at Brean Capital, LLC for six years and has been involved with RDQ Economics LLC since 2008. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs including multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts. The firm combines large institutional scale with diverse market roles, including research, security pricing, and derivatives services.

James Clark is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS BSUL and UBS AG, and he is currently also affiliated with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fitness and soccer coach for the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions, incorporating proprietary platforms and third-party strategies to tailor investment approaches.

Christine Telesco is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Oppenheimer since 2010, totaling 16 years at the firm. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services, including equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Lawrence Scharf is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Steward Partners in 2026, he spent ten years at Raymond James and Associates. He is president of LS Holdings, LLC and Red Roses LLC, overseeing investment and management activities for both entities. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through both Steward Partners-branded and third-party solutions.

Howard Wein is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2010 and also has a long-standing role at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company dating back to 2010. Outside of his advisory work, Wein is involved in insurance brokerage and tax preparation through his related businesses, including Prime Financial Services. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing a comprehensive platform that includes third-party asset manager relationships and various account options.

Pablo Tavera Echeverri is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice programs that focus on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement guidance. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions to a large client base.