Richard Schmidt is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Eagle Strategies since 2005 and operates under the DBA RSA Financial Group, focusing on selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Peter Maino is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Roslyn, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life and its affiliated entities since 2009 and previously at Park Avenue Securities and NRL Wealth. Outside of advisory work, he occasionally provides consulting services in the chemical industry. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional sponsors. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, supported by proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Wai Chu is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2015. His broader work history includes long-term roles in clinical laboratory analysis at Mount Sinai Medical Center and NYU Medical Center, as well as involvement in various business activities including serving as president of FLICS and partner at HE Property Holding LLC. Wai also facilitates client referrals to estate planning attorneys through InheritGuard, LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, providing both advisory and broker-dealer services through a variety of fee-based and commission-based programs. The firm offers proprietary and third-party investment models with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Christopher Careri is an investment advisor representative with Eagle Strategies, affiliated with New York Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2005 and New York Life since 2000, and operates under the business name Premier Asset Solutions Inc. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Aaron Cahill is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya in 2019, he worked at INFICON, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Cahill is involved in lacrosse as an assistant coach for the Ireland Men’s Senior National Team, director of alumni operations for Ireland Lacrosse North America, and head varsity boys lacrosse coach at Westhill Central School District. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services through a network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both affiliated and unaffiliated investment products and combining in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools.

Helena Lee is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2018. Prior to her advisory career, she was a homemaker from 2014 to 2018. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with a significant portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Marolyn Liang is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with seven years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2020 and previously held roles at MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers 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 provides access to proprietary and third-party solutions tailored to client needs.

Joseph O Donnell is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes nine years with Moore Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business planning for a group benefits provider working with a union fund. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and providing access to proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Gregory Scheinberg is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp of New York and The Integrated, and is also involved as a partner in a retail business that sells items on Amazon. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers various asset management and financial planning services across discretionary and non-discretionary programs, utilizing a range of portfolio construction tools and third-party technology.

Thomas Cordovano is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient. His prior roles include positions at La Ferla Group LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and uses risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Dianne Pritchard is a financial advisor with SPC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 21 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Sigma Financial Corporation and SPC. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, life, accident, health, and Medicare-related products, and serves as a board member at her church. SPC serves a diverse client base including individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services through a network of over 460 advisers.

John Isaac is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2005 and more recently joined Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a founder, treasurer, and board member of the Kerala Global Chamber of Commerce & Industry USA Inc., a nonprofit organization. Park Avenue Securities LLC, 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 advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies and provides a range of financial planning, consulting, and advisory solutions tailored to client needs.

Lorena Braunstein is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Flushing, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with HSBC Securities since 2019 and concurrently serves as a bank officer for HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Braunstein also owns and operates an organization focused on promoting advanced education for teachers and educators. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing a range of client-directed and discretionary portfolio options with investment strategies developed alongside HSBC Global Asset Management.

Patrick Ceplenski is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors. Prior to joining Wealthspire in 2026, he worked at The Colony Group, LLC for five years, and also held positions at Wolf & Company, P.C. and Andersen. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets for nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation framework using a diversified mix of investment vehicles and provides tailored wealth management and financial planning services supported by centralized due diligence and ongoing monitoring.

Stephen Donella Jr. is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a vestry member on the board of Trinity Episcopal Church and operates as an independent insurance agent. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to deliver tailored investment solutions, managing many accounts on a non-discretionary basis.

Ryan Peters is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and TIAA-CREF before joining Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial in 2022. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that utilizes technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Jian Qi is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2016 and also maintains a role at World Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Jian Qi is involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a broad advisor network and multiple program platforms, relying on model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory strategies.

Joseph Brida is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations. He has 43 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Wealth Conservation Group, Inc. and Nylife Securities Inc. Brida has an ownership interest in a racehorse entity, J & B Stables, though he is not actively involved in its management. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base of individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and offers multiple advisory programs within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

John Maher is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at WealthShield Partners, Ironclad Asset Management, Hawks Acquisition Corp, and Wilmington Trust. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets through a large advisor network and employs a diversified investment process that blends passive and active managers with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Lawrence Papola Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 10 years of industry experience with prior roles at Guardian Life, U.S. Captive Partners & Associates, Inc., ThinkEquity Insurance Services LLC, and OSAIC. His work includes insurance services related to life, health, annuities, and long-term care outside of Guardian products. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.