Maya Spaulding is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in education at Gwinnett County Public Schools and New York University. Outside of her advisory role, Spaulding creates and sells handmade ceramic pieces through her small business, MJS Ceramics. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities, supported by internal research and oversight committees.

Martin Squicciarini is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2016 and also serves as a bank officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his role as a registered representative. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a variety of program types, including client-directed and fully discretionary options, with an investment process that incorporates strategic and tactical asset allocation and ongoing fund monitoring through affiliated and third-party providers.

Max Kaplan is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing. &PARTNERS serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside proprietary and third-party strategies.

David Sebastian is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been involved with Kestra Advisory since 2016. Sebastian is also the president and owner of Sebastian Wealth Management Group, LLC, where he focuses on comprehensive wealth management. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Philip Prasad is a financial advisor at SPC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with SPC since 2006. His prior work includes roles at Sigma Financial Corporation and Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc. He also maintains various insurance appointments through multiple companies. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisors managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management tailored to client needs.

Gian Carlos Ng Zheng is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, HSBC, and Citibank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in an AI training business focused on improving educational content related to bilingualism and bias mitigation. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments with a broad range of investment advisory programs and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by extensive in-house research and market roles that distinguish it from peers.

John Palmeri is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Palmeri owns MJJ Billiards LLC, a pool hall, game room, and bar in Staten Island, NY. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering brokerage and advisory services alongside financial and retirement planning. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a range of account-level services and lending solutions.

Ka Lee is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has prior experience with companies including Green Dragon Wood Products Co. and WFGIA. Outside of advisory work, he owns Apex Consulting Services, which engages in the import-export of goods. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing access to proprietary and third-party investment models with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Khionne Awer is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 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 and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains a combination of institutional scale and unique market roles, including in-house research, swap dealer registration, and futures commission merchant activities.

Lily Tanzil Onne is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2015, having worked previously at Merrill since 2005. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles and arrangements.

Diego Correa is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual, and he is also the proprietor of DAC Financial, an insurance brokerage specializing in multi-line insurance sales and service. Additionally, he provides financial planning focused on advising attorneys through a dedicated insurance brokerage channel. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Ananya Malhotra is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Citigroup since 2023 and previously held roles at Hudson Peak Wealth Advisors, Anthropologie, and the University of Miami. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and supports large institutional scale with in-house research and specialized market roles.

Julie Makrigianis is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Santander Securities, HSBC Bank USA, and HSBC Securities. Based in Brooklyn, NY, her recent career includes roles at CitiBank since 2024. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains institutional-scale capabilities including in-house research, swap dealing, and futures commission merchant functions.

Andrea Perrone is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including HSBC Bank USA National Association and Arive Capital Markets before joining Citigroup in 2021. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains large institutional scale with unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Anthony Caines is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Goldman Sachs and Citi Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and creator of The Renaissance Files Podcast, a personal development podcast focused on self-actualization. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with institutional scale, including in-house research and unique market roles.

Edward O Connor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in New York, NY. He has three years of industry experience, including prior work at AlphaSense. He has been with Goldman Sachs since 2022. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored wealth solutions and utilizes centralized investment resources and model portfolios to implement strategies through both affiliated and unaffiliated managers.

Ling Mao is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Popular Bank and Infinex Investments since 2022, as well as HSBC Bank USA and HSBC Securities from 2014 to 2022. In addition to his advisory role, Mao serves as a sales coach at Popular Bank. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement 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, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that combines discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Brendan Tully is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Strategic Wealth Management Group, Touchstone Securities, Inc., Western & Southern Financial Group, and Hartford Funds Distributors, LLC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment process combining passive and active management, supported by quantitative and fundamental research, and offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting services.

Shareef Doumet is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions for six years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a bank/trust officer supporting retirement plan account relationships and assists with business development and consulting for a boutique interior design firm. Principal Securities provides brokerage and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs, with investment implementation generally handled on a discretionary basis by the TPMMs.

David Abramson is a Series 66 registered advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Jersey City, NJ, and has eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invesco Ltd. for nine years and held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2022 to 2025. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to guide clients, while clients retain final decision-making authority.