Laurie Schiavone is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth since 2000 and also owns Brent Financial Group, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Jason Netrosio is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and CUNA Mutual Group, among others. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary assets under management.

Michelle Haass is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Equity Services since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she is an agent for several insurance companies under the name Thoroughbred Advisors and is involved in a side business specializing in bookkeeping and the sales of awards and trophies. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a broad range of clients including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios with a combination of long-term strategies and options for shorter-term trading.

Brian Engelhardt is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been associated with various entities under Bankers Life since 2010, including Bankers Life & Casualty where he works as an insurance agent offering Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a blend of fundamental and technical analysis to manage client portfolios.

Joseph Steffy III is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fahnestock & Co., Inc. since 1992. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of DAY REALTY CORP., a real estate investment company. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services such as discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, consulting, and retirement services. The firm employs strategic and tactical asset allocation along with various investment vehicles to meet client objectives and acts as a qualified custodian for client assets.

John Mc Loughlin is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Santander Securities, LLC, Santander Bank, NA, and Woodbury Financial Services Inc. Outside of financial services, he has been involved with Ferreira Construction. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by offering advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments. The firm’s approach includes both advisory and brokerage solutions with a predominance of non-discretionary assets and a network of investment adviser representatives working through extensive banking and credit union relationships.

Robert Cipriano is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC based in Fishkill, NY. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience, primarily with Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs including wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, and operates within the KeyCorp group alongside KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Mark Vesely is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Vesely is also involved with Hudson Valley Credit Union in a financial institution duty role. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

William Gillett is a financial advisor at SPC with 35 years of industry experience. He previously spent 28 years at The Commonwealth Agency and Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as President and CEO of The Commonwealth Agency, where he focuses on marketing and servicing fixed insurance products. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisers and approximately $5.66 billion in assets under management. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of ERISA-related retirement plan services, providing both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.

Joseph Pillot is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. He also managed a private business, Jpillot Enterprises, LLC, from 2011 to 2022. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing customized advisory services through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model. The firm delegates investment analysis and account management to its investment adviser representatives while offering firm supervision and access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Declan Costello is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Goldman Sachs, Empire Wealth Strategies, and Northwestern Mutual. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed advice and investment education through proprietary software and model asset allocations developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Brian Daly is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KeyBank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Hudson Valley Credit Union. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by offering advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments. The firm’s services are primarily delivered through a network of investment adviser representatives who provide both advisory and brokerage solutions, with an emphasis on non-discretionary assets.

Kimberly Contelmo is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Voya since 2014. Additionally, she operates as an independent insurance agent, specializing in the sale of fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides a wide range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party money manager access, with a focus on recommendation-based, non-discretionary relationships.

Jeremy Falcone is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and NBT Bank N.A. He has been with Key Investment Services in multiple stints since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts, operating within the KeyCorp group and working closely with affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Ardal Powell is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Fishkill, NY, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience and has been associated with Eagle Strategies and related entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is an officer for the Howland Chamber Music Circle, which presents classical music concerts in Beacon, NY, and has authored scholarly publications on music history. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Nwan Joseph is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at KeyBank, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. His tenure spans roles across these firms from 2011 to the present. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, including wrap-fee models, separately managed accounts, and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing product due diligence, operating within the KeyCorp group alongside KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Joseph Miller is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Rhinebeck Asset Management, Rhinebeck Bank, and Penn State University. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, wrap programs, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a notable non-discretionary asset base.

Payum Payman is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Citi Private Bank since 2016. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including workplace, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies overseen by internal standards and committees, and it operates with institutional scale and unique market roles such as swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities.

Mark Vesely is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and Dutchess Harbour Wealth Management, LLC, a private entity he owns, since 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, and compliance. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and various program structures, supporting advisors in managing diverse client portfolios.

Lambros Violaris is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 30 years of experience in assisting individuals and institutions with wealth management and income generation. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, institutional investment consulting, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bob Jones University. Outside of his professional work, Lambros enjoys adventure sports, baseball, biking, chess, drawing and sketching, hiking, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.