David Burns is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with TIAA-CREF and has been with the firm since 2023, previously working at Tiaa since 2013. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing managed account services using model portfolios or customized management under a client-approved investment policy.

Melanie Werling is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities, having held positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company as well. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a Notary Public. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Tracy Broderick is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Rock & Co LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. 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 a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating uniquely as both a registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, with capabilities across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and specialized investment products.

Edmund Iannaccone is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Steward Partners-affiliated entities since 2017 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Iannaccone is also the owner of Iannaccone Wealth Management, a support company focused on wealth management services. 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Thomas Cawley is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2021 and previously spent 21 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary managers, delivering services through both direct and partner programs.

Michael Downey is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including over three decades with New York Life Insurance Company and more than two decades with Nylife Distributors LLC. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional sponsors. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Daniel Rosenthal is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2016 and has prior experience with Ibex Wealth Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Private Advisor Group manages over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs and separately managed account strategies.

Brandon Potucek is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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 provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering investment banking and placement services alongside an integrated investment platform.

Matthew Farago is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PepsiCo and in various roles related to recreation and education. Farago’s experience includes work at the University of Connecticut and several community organizations. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad range of clients, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management using strategic allocation models and a variety of fee arrangements, supported by a wide network of affiliated Goldman Sachs entities and specialized advisory programs.

Kyle Grofsick is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic, he worked at Agia and Allied Universal, and also has experience selling non-securities insurance products as an appointed agent for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions.

Dylan O’Shea is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and previously worked for Bank of America and Merrill from 2012 to 2022. He serves as a volunteer advisory board member for Teach For America New Jersey. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports independent advisers with multiple investment approaches and offers portfolio management through various account types and third-party platforms.

David Corson is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2015. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs and separately managed account strategies.

Peter Mancini is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021, following 14 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary managers, providing tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth, Personal Wealth, and Private Family Office support.

Steven Ries is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC for 12 years. Ries also provides investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Ogus is a financial advisor at Corient with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS and RegentAtlantic. In addition to his advisory work, he has experience working in non-financial roles such as at the Hackensack Gold Club. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and utilizes advanced risk management and monitoring tools.

Robert Loscalzo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He is a member of the Greater NJ Estate Planning Council. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, employing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Brian Mengel is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent six years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm customizes client plans using strategic allocation models and offers a range of advisory services, including Private Family Office and Specialized Executive Wealth programs, supported by proprietary research, tax-aware techniques, and integration with Goldman Sachs’ broader capabilities.

Matthew Delricco is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Cresset Asset Management, LLC since 2021 and previously spent six years at SEI Investment Company. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets across a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven approach combining active and passive strategies, with a structured due diligence program covering public equities, fixed income, alternatives, real estate, and private markets.

Scott Gutman is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a published author. Private Advisor Group, LLC manages over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple strategies and third-party asset managers to tailor solutions to client objectives and risk tolerances.

James Parks is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2000 and also provides advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent investment advisory firm. Parks holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has additional experience in non-variable insurance and fiduciary activities. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering a variety of advisory and brokerage services supported by an in-house research team that develops model portfolios and alternative strategies. The firm provides flexible investment solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.