Gregory Sirett is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and GWFS Equities, Inc. He currently receives trailing commissions on previously sold business. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing rather than short-term forecasts.

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.

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.

Michael Benedetto is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Neuberger Berman, LLC before joining T. Rowe Price in 2023. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory program combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management. The service uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs and targets individual investors and households with a focus on retirement goals.

Andrea Brown is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya in 2018, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary, recommendation-based advice through various platform structures and maintains both SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer registrations.

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.

Sarah Vatier is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Oppenheimer since 2017. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, she worked at NUS Consulting and Marks Paneth LLP and also taught at Mercy College. Oppenheimer serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services such as discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, investment consulting, and retirement services, employing strategic asset allocation and a variety of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Michael Gomez is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2011. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including in-house research and derivatives trading.

Zachary Ruttenberg is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Newburgh, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Ruttenberg Capital Group, LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Ruttenberg serves as a board member of the Newburgh Jewish Community Center and is involved in a jewelry and diamond sales business. Eagle Strategies serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory programs tailored to client and plan sponsor needs, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and an integrated structure linked to New York Life.

Aman Goel is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials, with 11 years of industry experience. He has operated Goel Financial since 2018 and has been affiliated with New York Life and its related entities since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of a local networking chapter, BNI Gateway, and leads Goel Management Group, which supports staffing and event management. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple advisory programs tailored to client and plan sponsor objectives, with a focus on non-discretionary management and fiduciary responsibilities within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Robert Cipriano is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 65 designations. His prior work experience includes roles at KeyBank and Key Investment Services LLC. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight.

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.

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.

Richard Ernst is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life), holding the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with NYLIFE Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Co. since 1983 and joined Eagle Strategies in 2021. Richard is also a CFP class instructor and a notary public. 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 emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Kyle Ray De Santis is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at KeyBank and several companies outside the financial sector. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, including wrap-fee accounts and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing monitoring, and operates within the KeyCorp group with affiliations to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

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.

Ilana Stern is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Ruttenberg Capital Group, NYLife Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, she has been involved with J&C Home Renovations Inc since 2021. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides various advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations aligned with client objectives and plan sponsor requirements.

Yenny Cesse Perdomo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income strategies. She focuses on helping individuals and families build and protect their wealth through clear communication and tailored advice. Yenny guides clients to make confident and informed financial decisions that align with their goals by simplifying complex financial concepts and empowering them to take control of their financial future. Yenny holds a Bachelor's Degree from Florida International University and maintains professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in both English and Spanish, she brings expertise in financial planning and investment needs to her role. Outside of her professional work, Yenny’s personal interests include adventure sports, biking, dancing, ice hockey, reading, traveling, watching movies, and writing.

Pranav Rao is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2022, following a tenure at Securities America Advisors. Rao has also been affiliated with Russell Sage College and Comfort Inn since 2021. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors and platforms. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across various asset classes.