Vanessa Aulestia is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Her career includes prior experience at Northeast Financial Network and a six-year period running a chocolatier business. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Emily Ryklin is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, she worked in education and caregiving roles and is also employed as a server and bartender at Vinny's Backyard in Stamford, CT. Oppenheimer serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services with a focus on strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Joseph Biegel is a CFP® professional affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life since 2008 and Park Avenue Securities since 2018. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in financial book publishing and marketing and serves on the advisory board of OBS Financial Services. Park Avenue Securities, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage, financial planning, and investment advisory services.

Evan Winters is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2019 and has worked with TD Bank N.A. since 2016. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth individuals, and retail clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services through a platform supported by Envestnet and Pershing.

John Ryan is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Grant Thornton and Northeast Financial Network. 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 with brokerage services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non‑discretionary models and a lower‑fee hybrid digital advisory solution.

Peter Nrekic is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in New Rochelle, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Raymond James & Associates. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates both a digital advisory platform and managed account programs, while also functioning as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Jennifer Uzzi is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment model selection and provides oversight of third-party advisory products, operating within the KeyCorp group with connections to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

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.

Michael Caracappa Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., Apple Bank for Savings, and CARA-CO Security Inc., where he was involved in a security system company outside of his investment practice. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure.

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.

Penelope Villalona Brito is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup, she held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Globe Life National Income Division Pappas Org. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Denise Rayve is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2023 and previously held roles at Santander Securities, Santander Bank, and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of her advisory work, she is president and co-owner of Great Eastern Pet Supplies LLC, a business she has managed since 2003. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across private banking and wealth management segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including functioning as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Robert Calabretta is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Waypoint Capital Management for 21 years. He is also the Chief Investment Officer of Coastline Wealth Management, where he advises clients on investment matters. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

James Licata is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior firms include LPL Financial, MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Pruco Securities, and AXA Advisors. Licata is also involved with Aging Issues Management LLC. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers access to various advisory programs and third-party asset managers, delivering solutions through its extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Jarrett Hovland is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2015. 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 significant institutional capabilities including in-house research and roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

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 bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several LLCs related to fixed life products and property management. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of investment programs and financial planning solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary management and digital advisory platforms.

Ryan Beattie is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed at Joseph Colarusso's State Farm Agency and Coast 2 Coast Insurance Agency. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and both proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs.

Terry Zhang is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Citigroup since 2017 and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities from 2013 to 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering comprehensive investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant institutional capabilities, including roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.