David Carlor is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Citizens Securities in 2023, he worked for Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2018 to 2023, and also has experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and MoneyTalk Workshops. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services, including a digital advisory program using ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program.

Matthew Defelice is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Kestra Advisory. He has been with Kestra since 2012, holding multiple roles including financial advisor and insurance agent, specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Preferred Pensions, LLC as a member. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad range of clients including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Sean Sullivan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2012 and worked at Private Advisor Network, LLC from 2019 to 2020. 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’s fiduciary-based model combines client goal assessment with portfolio management and third-party manager selection, utilizing technology platforms and diverse investment strategies.

Jayavardhan Kota is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory since 2016. He has been involved with Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2013. His responsibilities include data entry, performance measurement, financial planning, investment selection, due diligence, and monitoring. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party managed solutions.

Eli Moallem is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Montvale, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GWM Advisors LLC, Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of advising, he has served as a campaign manager and political committee member involved in local and congressional campaigns. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support both advisors and clients.

Braezen Subick is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Guardian Life in Florham Park, NJ. He previously spent 10 years with Edward Jones before joining Guardian Life in 2025. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to insurance products, alternative investments, and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Jillian Torluccio is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, JPMorgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Cetera Financial Group. Her current roles at Principal include positions at both Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Chang Lee is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has six years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Coram Deo Insurance and Financial Services, Inc., and Opes One Financial Strategies LLC. Outside of finance, Lee provides AI tutoring and education, offering coaching on AI literacy and productivity tools. 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 solutions and fiduciary responsibilities, managing a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life structure.

Gregory Hubbard is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has worked extensively within Guardian-related firms since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fee-based consulting for business and estate planning through Planning Alliance Consulting, LLC. 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 combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and proprietary investment solutions.

Michael Aguado is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021, following 22 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, executives, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and a range of implementation approaches, supported by resources across the Goldman Sachs network.

Charles Mcconnell is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts and self-employment before joining Mariner in 2021. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and integrates tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Aidan Kokodynski is a CFA® and holds a Series 66 license with experience beginning in 2026. He is currently associated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. His prior roles include positions at Nexamp, Inc., Siharum Advisors, LLC, and Northwestern Mutual. 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 a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments through its connection with Guardian Life.

Michael Grofsick is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Mahwah, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and Agia. Outside of finance, he is the author of a children's ebook. 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 utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts and offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors.

Alan Eisenstein is a financial advisor at SPC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multiple insurance-related businesses, including ownership interests in several agencies focused on life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. SPC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth households, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management through a network of over 460 advisers.

Max Stupak is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he worked at Kesef Accounting Services and attended Syracuse University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized programs such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth services. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selection, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, supported by proprietary analytics and integration across the broader Goldman Sachs network.

Dylan Honig is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Savills and Goodwin Procter. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, strategic asset allocation, and customized consulting and retirement solutions.

Jamie Lee is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with 15 years of industry experience. Jamie holds the ChFC® designation and is also a licensed Notary Public. Outside of advising, Jamie serves as a board member for the C Land Foundation, which focuses on environmental awareness and youth leadership development. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides a range of advisory programs tailored to client goals and maintains a significant amount of non-discretionary assets under management within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

John Crowe is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax and Headquarters Advisory Group, among others. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement-related advice. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using mutual funds and ETFs aligned with client objectives, supported by additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning through a third-party provider.

Pierce Enxuto is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he was affiliated with Seton Hall University for multiple periods between 2020 and 2025. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized programs with a tailored approach supported by strategic allocation models, manager selections, and a range of fee structures, leveraging capabilities across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Brian Kazanchy is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient. He previously worked for RegentAtlantic for 18 years before joining Corient and related entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of two rental real estate businesses. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm follows a goals-based, team investment approach combining internal strategies with third-party managers and employs various risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.