Thomas Tibaldi is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies using internal standards and oversight committees, and operates with notable institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Elyse Wels is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Oppenheimer in 2024, she spent over a decade with Morgan Stanley and its related entities, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Connor Hughes is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Melville, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mutual of America Financial Group. Outside of advising, he has worked in ocean rescue and holds an insurance sales position focused on life, disability, annuities, health, and Medicare-related products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Steven Callaghan is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation. He has no prior industry experience but served 14 years with the New York City Police Department before joining Mariner. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house and third-party managers and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

David Llanos is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with CitiGroup Global Markets Inc. since 2008. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and operation as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Kevin Kong is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, he has worked in real estate as an agent and in project management for federal government construction activities. He is also involved in real estate brokerage and property management outside of his advisory role. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services with access to proprietary and third-party model portfolios, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Brett Vetensky is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2019. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs.

Kristin Persad is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital One Investing, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches voice lessons and performs at church organizations and theaters. 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 through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles including in-house research, swap dealer, and futures commission merchant functions.

John Curry is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Eagle Strategies since 2013. He has also maintained longstanding roles with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 1995. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers various program types that tailor recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Eric Wolfe is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, New York Life Insurance Co, and NYLife Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing director and head of training at Wealthbridge Financial, where he is involved in recruiting, developing, and training agents. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Louis Ferrara Jr. is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. In addition to his financial career, he has served with the Nassau County Police Department for over 40 years. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-led consulting, model portfolios, and third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Aubrey Monette Padilla is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Padilla has two years of industry experience, including roles at New York Life and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Prior to entering the financial services industry, Padilla worked at AGM Ventures and Generika Drugstore. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered through multiple program types and manages a substantial non-discretionary asset base within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Dominic Severino is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2009 to 2022 before joining Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company. He is also involved in the sale of fixed annuities, insurance, long-term care, and disability insurance through various carriers. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Susan Russo is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameritas since 2017 across multiple affiliated entities and independently operates Susan Russo Financial, focusing on divorce financial planning as a certified divorce financial analyst. Additionally, she has experience supporting a landscape design and architecture company in an administrative role. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a variety of managed account programs and third-party solutions to support portfolio construction and management, with a structure that includes affiliated insurance and investment entities.

Guozhen Zhao is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at HSBC Bank USA NA, HSBC Securities USA Inc., Noble Fertility Center, and Prudential affiliate firms. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers.

Benjamin Balkaran is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Voya since 2020 and previously worked at Optum and CDL. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides advice primarily through non-discretionary programs and maintains both investment adviser and broker-dealer registrations.

Joel Santucci is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and First National Bank of Long Island. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and is notable for its large institutional scale and unique market roles, including acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Kevin Ruiz is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Ruiz also taught at John Jay College for three years. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services.

Vereline Mcclaney is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding a Series 63 designation and over 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously worked at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Mcclaney volunteers with several nonprofit youth programs and serves as an adjunct professor teaching business classes at Suffolk County Community College. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that designs strategic model portfolios and adaptive investment strategies.

Jiake Shi is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Flushing, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2017 and also maintains roles with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Additionally, Shi is engaged in insurance brokering, focusing on non-registered insurance products and property and casualty brokering. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through various program types and predominantly manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.