Jill Brandon is a financial advisor at The Patriot Financial Group, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Cetera Financial Specialists, Riverside Wealth Management, Securities America, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Robert Hensley and Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a riding instructor at Spirithorse Therapeutic Riding Center and serves on the investment committee of the Chrysalis Center, a nonprofit organization. The Patriot Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a variety of securities and analytical methods, with quarterly reviews and access to institutional platforms and third-party managers.

Zachary Chernus is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and has previously worked at Karpas Strategies, Shenkman Capital, and UBS. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Adrian Andreotta is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He has previously worked at Infinex Investments, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo in various capacities spanning over a decade. Outside of finance, Adrian is a captain and owner of a charter fishing boat, which he plans to operate starting in 2025. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer model that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Richard Gribinas is a CFP® and ChFC® with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 1999 and has worked concurrently at McCracken, Worgaftik & Co. since 1986. Guardian Life is affiliated with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through brokerage, financial planning, and investment advisory services.

Robert Worgaftik is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and more than 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 20% owner of Treasure Map, LLC, a company providing blockchain document storage for family offices focused on estate planning. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients with brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services that include model portfolios and digital advisory solutions.

Eric Hutchinson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 1987 and also operates Hutchinson Financial Services, LLC, a securities and insurance business he founded. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Elana Muzzey is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2002. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Cheshire, CT. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive adviser support, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Emily Burr is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Kestra since 2003, serving in advisory roles at both Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Kestra Advisory. Outside of her advisory work, she consults on compliance and plan design features for clients through TR Paul Inc. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts, supporting clients such as sovereign wealth funds and large institutional investors.

Nicholas Pitruzzello is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at American Senior Benefits and Aflac. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and operator of Payment Solutions of CT, an ATM service provider. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Craig Feinberg is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America since 2010. Feinberg leads a 501(c)(3) organization that organizes an annual golf outing benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern New Jersey and serves on the Planning Board of Tenafly, NJ. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm offers multiple proprietary and third-party investment programs and manages approximately $15 billion in assets under management.

Emily Solomon is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning her industry career in 2023. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2026, she worked at Egidio Lennon Wealth Management, LLC. Outside the financial sector, she has experience in the retail and funeral home industries. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and manages about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Jean Delbuono is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC., holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Yale University, and Webster Investment Services, Inc. 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 under a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Hayriye Aslan is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over twenty-one years of experience in the investment and financial services industries. She supports clients by developing personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, drawing upon a holistic approach to wealth management. In her role as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor, Hayriye assists clients with a range of services including college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and investment strategy, among others. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Hayriye gained experience in the stock, bond, and repo markets, and has expertise in annuities, life insurance, and consumer banking. She holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Hartford and a Bachelor's degree from Bilkent University. Hayriye has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is committed to putting her clients’ needs first and continues to expand her knowledge through various training and certification programs. Outside her professional pursuits, Hayriye participates in community volunteer activities. Her personal interests include cooking, interior decorating, music, reading, soccer, and spending time with her family.

Paul Worgaftik is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds the Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with MW Group Benefits Inc., focusing on employee benefit programs. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs and financial planning solutions. The firm manages assets through diverse strategies including model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms.

Francis Gallo is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Sanctuary Wealth, People's Securities, Inc., LPL Financial, ClearStructure Financial Technology, and Shenkman Capital Management. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports independent investment adviser representatives who employ diverse investment strategies and offers portfolio management through various account types and sub-advisers.

James Munro is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2021, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2018 to 2021, as well as AXA Advisors from 2016 to 2018. He is also the owner of Munro Wealth Management, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a wide range of advisory support services, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Khyle Duncan is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. His background also includes roles at Stellae International Inc and Consolidated Aviation Services Inc. Park Avenue Securities, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser serving 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 advisory programs using both proprietary and third-party models.

Jaclyn Hissick is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including The Nesso Group and CWM, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed to sell life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies, supported by centralized due diligence and technology tools.

Randy Herz is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021. Herz is also a partner at Herz Financial, LLC, where he is involved in management and sales related to fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, delivering advisory services on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners.

David Gillard is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has been with Guardian Life and its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for The Life Farm Company, a nonprofit offering activities and events for children and the elderly. Park Avenue Securities LLC operates as a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides brokerage services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and offers a combination of proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs.