Alexander Les is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kestra Advisory, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Barclays Capital Inc. for 14 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent selling life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management and clients such as sovereign wealth funds.

Francesco Scorsone is a CFP® professional affiliated with Corient, with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Corient in 2023, he held roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2015 to 2023. He has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures, including operating J&F Fabricators LLC for 10 years and One Heart to Another LLC for 2 years. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers, and integrates risk management tools and alternative investments as appropriate.

Steven Semple is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years before joining Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank NA in 2024. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-driven model selection supported by financial professional recommendations and ongoing oversight, operating within the KeyCorp group alongside affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Kristin Merrick is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Bank and Raymond James Financial Services before joining Kestra in 2020. She is co-founder of Women Work F#cking Hard, a platform focused on connecting women with resources through events and webinars, and serves on the boards of the Ridgewood YMCA and House of Puff, providing strategic and fundraising guidance. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including large plan sponsors and sovereign wealth funds. The firm provides fiduciary services, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

James Sullivan is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2011 and with PAG Financial since 2020. Private Advisor Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party asset management programs.

Christopher Redmond is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Redmond has served as a firefighter with the Fire Department City of New York since 2007. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and a digital advice platform to implement investment strategies across various account types.

Raelynn Harlach is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Agia, Pruco Securities LLC, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory work, she also serves as an agent for non-securities insurance products at Agia. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, employing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Michael Tambini is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2015. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and retirement plan consulting, employing a range of investment strategies and third-party asset management programs.

Kevin Ellman is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Kestra Advisory and has been associated with Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Wealth Preservation Solutions since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, Ellman performs as a drummer and serves on the finance committee of a golf club, in addition to his role as a director of the Spirit of Harmony Foundation where he participates in event hosting and fundraising. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Erik Riley is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2023, with prior experience at firms including Stop & Shop and SelectCARE. Outside of finance, his background includes roles at MetLife Stadium and AWP Safety. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk profiles.

Dennis Hall is a financial advisor at &Partners with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his primary role, he owns DRH Wealth Advisors and DRH Wealth Management LLC, both financial advisory businesses. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and utilizes both proprietary and third-party strategies in managing client accounts.

Kim Luthy is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory since 2020. Her prior roles include positions at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. Outside her advisory work, she teaches financial education courses and founded The Vision Network, which connects women through vision board activities. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base, including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Stephanie Rondon is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Goldman Sachs Ayco since 2021 and previously held roles at Advantage XPO, Freshpair.com, Inc, and Harvest Restaurants. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and provides tailored offerings such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support, operating within a large integrated financial group with a range of affiliated services.

Fernando Garcia is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held prior roles at Santander Bank, Wells Fargo, and J.P. Morgan. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model with proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Roland Prestenback III is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at NewEdge Advisors since 2017. He has also been associated with LPL Financial since 2010. NewEdge Advisors is a large registered investment adviser firm serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services using multiple program structures, centralized due diligence, and technology tools to support client and advisor needs.

Abel Santana is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Mutual of Omaha. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches youth softball in Passaic, NJ. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering both advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program managed in partnership with SigFig and a Managed Account program, alongside commission-based brokerage and other non-discretionary services.

Bryant Mathurin is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., and Morgan Stanley. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm uses strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering ongoing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody via third-party custodians.

Eric Schenk is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Rockefeller Financial LLC. Prior to joining Rockefeller in 2025, he spent 11 years at UBS Financial Services. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating uniquely as a registered broker-dealer that also provides placement and investment banking services.

David Puccia is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC in Ramsey, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services. He serves as a trustee for the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and portfolio management services through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Patricia Linekin is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience, including roles at Key Investment Services since 2016 and at KeyBank since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment selection supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing oversight, and operates within the KeyCorp group with affiliations to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.