Lynn Jacobowski is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work at The Leaders Group, Inc., Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and Wealth Advisory Group. She also maintains an independent insurance agent business focused on life insurance and Medicare sales. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both managed portfolios and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

John Novello is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience and has previously worked with BNI Business Developers and Securitas. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in notary services and health insurance sales through his ownership of SJV Financial Group LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement investment strategies and offers various advisory programs alongside retirement plan services.

Maryam Vahabzadeh is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services holding a Series 66 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Goldman Sachs since 2004. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides 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, offering specialized programs such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

James Nicolaidis Jr. is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2009. Citigroup Global Markets serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients through various wealth management segments. The firm offers multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies and a broad suite of advisory and execution services, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles such as swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities.

Daniel Room is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup and its affiliated entities since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio solutions.

Ryan Casey is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC, Longbridge Financial, LLC, and Park Avenue Securities. Casey’s background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Bottle King and Acme Markets. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs using model portfolios from internal and third-party managers.

Brian Mc Govern is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 65 license and six years of industry experience. He is also a partner in McGovern Garry LLC, a CPA firm providing tax and consulting services, and serves as an uncompensated board member of QuantumXchange, Inc. Mr. McGovern offers tax advice and preparation services separately from his investment advisory role. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, combining client goals and risk tolerances with a range of investment strategies and technology platforms, often utilizing third-party managers and wrap programs.

Corrado Spezzacatena is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. His previous experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is the CEO of prefGrab, Inc., a business focused on idea generation and development. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory, planning, and portfolio management services through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Ruthwick Guddeti is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Rutgers New Brunswick Computing Services. Ruthwick completed his education at Rutgers University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized investment solutions supported by integrated resources across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

James Galbraith III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial LLC, having previously worked at firms including Steward Partners Global Advisory, Wells Fargo Advisors, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. In addition to his advisory work, he operates Galbraith Wealth Management, a non-investment related business entity. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that combines client goal assessments with discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing proprietary platforms and third-party strategists.

Jason Rogers is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory and has held positions at firms including Fisher Investments and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Toro Management LLC, a real estate management business. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to recommend investments while leaving final trading decisions to clients. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab and does not directly charge fees to clients for its services.

Brian Dorflinger is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial and Kennedy Insurance Services. Outside of advisory work, he is also an Uber driver and operates a property and casualty business through Edgewood Associates. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that combines technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, frequently implementing advice through third-party managers and turnkey asset management programs.

Donna Sabatino is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mariner since 2020. Prior to joining Mariner, she worked at Wealth Health, LLC for five years. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and it provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside financial wellness programs for employer clients.

Kayla Rodriguez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously spent four years at Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by an Investment Committee and combines in-house research with third-party managers across a wide range of strategies, including alternatives and digital assets.

Elizabeth Espinal is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Santander Securities, LLC. She is based in Princeton, NJ. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm provides discretionary management through model portfolios and customized solutions, applying a fiduciary standard within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Chunhong Jiang is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience, currently with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Prior to joining Transamerica in 2024, Jiang worked at Credit Suisse for 19 years and has held roles at 3ROCKS Investment LLC, WFGIA, and sunlight networks LLC. Jiang is involved in sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment programs. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, providing a range of managed portfolio options and related financial services.

Derek Hankins is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, he held roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Before entering the financial industry, he worked in the retail sector at Simons Hardware and Bath. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax and accounting services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Jose Iturregui Fuertes is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co and Ernst & Young, as well as multiple positions at the University of Notre Dame. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management supported by strategic and tactical allocation models, manager selections, and access to alternative investments, leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem to provide a wide range of tailored financial solutions.

Brian Santini is a CFP® professional with one year of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Mariner and previously worked at US Trust Company of Delaware. His background includes four years at the University of Delaware and four years at Pequannock Township High School. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Paige Tulenko is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Clover Boutique and Aegis Capital. Outside of her advisory work, she has experience in educational settings, having worked at Holmdel High School and Satz School. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, providing financial planning and portfolio management supported by strategic allocation models, manager selections, and a range of fee arrangements. The firm leverages its integration within the broader Goldman Sachs platform to offer specialized programs and access to alternative investments.