Jeremiah Buden is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Agia. Buden is a member of the advisory committee for The Gotham Fund, which supports the Gotham Knights Rugby Football Club, where he participates in fundraising and oversight of the fund’s financial practices. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b) and 457(b) program participants. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-led consulting, strategic model portfolios developed by its in-house Investment Management & Research team, and third-party managers.

Jennifer Levine is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles within school districts and Certified Financial Services. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology and centralized manager due diligence.

Bruce Laxer is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1995. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner and trustee of R&G Enterprises, Inc. 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 over $212 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.

Salvatore Leone is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director at Apex Petrochemical, Inc. and is a board member of Saker Energy Systems Incorporated, both in the energy sector. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation using affiliated and third-party sub-managers, with custodial and advisory platforms provided by Pershing and Envestnet.

Craig Castner is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities, Cetera Advisor Networks, and American Funds. Additionally, he manages Actuarial Retirement Services LLC, which provides 401(k) plan setup and maintenance for small business owners. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and businesses. The firm delivers tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, combining proprietary programs with third-party platforms and providing access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Benjamin Garcia is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Fort Lee, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Citi since 2011. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with institutional scale, including in-house research and unique market roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Pramvera Ruiz is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and provides a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Evan Heller is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, and nonprofit organizations, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and a digital advisory platform.

Frank Loscalzo is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 1991 and Park Avenue Securities since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in the Williams College Annual Alumni Fund campaign. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with financial planning, group education, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Suhwan Jeong is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Citigroup since 2015. Jeong also has experience with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance, both since 2013. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm is notable for its large institutional scale, in-house research capabilities, and its roles as a security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Daniel Steinberg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, based in Tarrytown, NY, and has one year of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth and affiliated firms since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partial owner and manager of a family LLC that serves as an investment ownership vehicle, where he reviews tax filings and facilitates payments. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Erika Maynard is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for eight years before joining TIAA-CREF in 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a residential property that occasionally operates as a short-term rental. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, providing customized and model-based investment solutions within a vertically integrated structure.

Andrew Hack is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Citigroup since 2017, following roles at HSBC Bank USA and Hertz Corporation. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and operations as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Christoph Stadler is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones and Thrivent Financial. Prior to his advisory roles, he spent nine years with DB Schenker and Schenker Inc. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a range of investment approaches and offers portfolio management through various platforms, acting as a fiduciary under written advisory agreements.

David Yawitz is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, MML Investors Services, Lenox Advisors LLC/Mass Mutual, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors and offers both investment advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program managed in partnership with SigFig and a separate Managed Account program, alongside its broker-dealer and insurance operations.

Dana Calabrese is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Pompton Plains, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, Dana worked at Sentinel Group and Mutual of America in various roles from 2015 to 2025. Outside of advisory work, Dana serves as a trustee on the Board of Directors for Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare and is a member of the Board of Trustees for the White Sands Beach Condominium Association. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as select retail clients. The firm integrates its advisory services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Donald Sullivan III is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He is currently affiliated with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, where he has worked since 2018. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment solutions tailored to client needs.

Thurman Ransom is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products and is a vice president and partner in a billing and loan-related S-corporation. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house and external strategists, model portfolios, and technology tools to provide tailored investment recommendations through a broad network of advisors.

Paul Kupchok is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Reby Advisors, LLC. 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 and uses a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and technology platforms.

Elise Lam is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and Chase Investment Services Corp. among other firms. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail US clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering ongoing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services.