James Maloney is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with GWN Securities since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a loan officer arranging residential mortgage financing and is involved in community activities such as serving as president of his homeowners association and as a trustee on a local board of education. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of investment programs, including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Matthew Roche is a financial advisor at Corient with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at CitiGroup, Santander Bank, Santander Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party solutions and employs continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Robert Ragusa is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including positions at Eisenhower/Cantiague Golf Course and the University of Connecticut prior to joining Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Dean Di Maggio is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2009 and previously with Tsa Management Inc. from 2007 to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Dean C. Di Maggio Associates, Inc., a life insurance and fixed annuity sales business inherited from his father. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and corporate and ERISA retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through a combination of model portfolios, third-party managers, and discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

William Barry is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Melville, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2022, as well as experience with Harlem Children's Zone and the University of Maryland, College Park. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and delivers advice through multiple program types, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Donna Cobb is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF and Tiaa in 2023, she worked at Morgan Stanley for ten years. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Kevin Givens is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Equity Services Inc since 2018. Prior to that, he was with National Life Group, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent for MAVERYCK Insurance Agency and Eastern Advisory Group, selling life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance products. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms utilizing third-party asset managers and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Bernadette Baumgarten is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Melville, NY. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2013, as well as prior experience with Main Street Cafe. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory programs tailored to client objectives and administers a large portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Christopher Koopman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with both firms since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he has participated in a real estate advertisement photoshoot. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers 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, providing access to proprietary programs, third-party solutions, and insurance products through its connection with Guardian Life.

Keith Fuchs is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2004. Outside of advising, he sells life insurance and Aflac assurance programs, and also works as a photographer providing images of vehicles and boats for insurance claims. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Frank Grasso is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. holding the CFP® designation and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has over 43 years of industry experience and previously worked at firms including Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and North Ridge Securities Corp. Outside of finance, he is involved in music as a professional piano player and holds leadership roles in music publishing and entertainment management organizations. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms using third-party asset managers and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Stephen Murphy III is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at New York Life and M Holdings Securities, among other firms. He also operates as an independent contractor offering disability insurance through Assurity. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and specialized investment solutions.

Sheryl Rothman is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with The Colony Group, LLC and previously worked at Blue Water Advisor. Rothman is affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, a firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies and offers access to private funds and specialized investment solutions.

Jorrell Bland is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Carson Wealth. He has worked with Mitlin Financial and NYLIFE Securities LLC, holding various roles since 2016. Bland serves as a board member for the FPA Next Generation Planner publication and is also licensed as an insurance agent selling accident, life, and health insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing model portfolios developed by an Investment Committee and providing tailored solutions including custom indexing and alternative investments.

Allison Henek is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked primarily with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2008. In addition to her advisory role, she is employed as a corporate analyst performing administrative data entry for a hospital. Park Avenue Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary wrap programs, third-party advisory solutions, and integrated lending options.

Bianca Obrien is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Uniondale, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has longstanding affiliations with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities Inc., where she has worked since the mid-1980s and early 1990s, respectively. Obrien serves on the board of the New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce and is involved with The American College Alumni Council and The Caigh it Forward Inc., a nonprofit supporting scholarships and community events. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional plan sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice through various program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

David Michaels is a CFP® professional affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He has spent his career primarily with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, working there continuously since 1999. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments through its affiliation with Guardian Life.

Brooke Blumberg is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup, Brooke worked at Vanderbilt University for four years and spent nine years in education at Half Hollow Hills High School East and West Hollow Middle School. Citigroup Global Markets 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 employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains sizable institutional capabilities, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Dean Rothman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Park Avenue Securities since 2003 and Guardian Life since 2002. Rothman also engages in health insurance sales outside of Guardian through a fellow Guardian broker. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and 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, consulting, and access to both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Daniel Capurso is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2020 and operates Premier Asset Solutions Inc., which sells New York Life products and brokers non-registered insurance products. Capurso also serves as a notary public, providing free notary services to the public. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, working extensively with defined contribution and benefit plans as well as charitable and corporate clients.