Douglas Ramirez is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and security-pricing, swap dealer and futures commission merchant operations, and tailored solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Thomas Tibaldi is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies using internal standards and oversight committees, and operates with notable institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Elyse Wels is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2014 to 2024 before joining Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services with investment management, consulting, and retirement planning, using strategic asset allocation and manager selection across multiple investment vehicles.

Connor Hughes is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Melville, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mutual of America Financial Group. Outside of advising, he has worked in ocean rescue and holds an insurance sales position focused on life, disability, annuities, health, and Medicare-related products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Steven Callaghan is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation. He has no prior industry experience but served 14 years with the New York City Police Department before joining Mariner. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house and third-party managers and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

David Hull is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently with Equity Services, Inc. in Hauppauge, NY. His prior experience includes roles at National Life Group, Cetera, and Allstate Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as Managing Director and Compliance Officer at Eastern Advisory Group. 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, uses third-party asset managers, and combines predominantly long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Brett Vetensky is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2019. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs.

Kristin Persad is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital One Investing, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches voice lessons and performs at church organizations and theaters. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles including in-house research, swap dealer, and futures commission merchant functions.

John Curry is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Eagle Strategies since 2013. He has also maintained longstanding roles with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 1995. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers various program types that tailor recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Eric Wolfe is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, New York Life Insurance Co, and NYLife Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing director and head of training at Wealthbridge Financial, where he is involved in recruiting, developing, and training agents. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Louis Ferrara Jr. is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017. Prior to this, he was with Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation, and he has served with the Nassau County Police Department since 1986. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, advisor-managed and firm-managed model portfolios, and operates both as a broker-dealer and insurance agency alongside its SEC-registered RIA activities.

Aubrey Monette Padilla is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Padilla has two years of industry experience, including roles at New York Life and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Prior to entering the financial services industry, Padilla worked at AGM Ventures and Generika Drugstore. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered through multiple program types and manages a substantial non-discretionary asset base within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Dominic Severino is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2009 to 2022 before joining Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company. He is also involved in the sale of fixed annuities, insurance, long-term care, and disability insurance through various carriers. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Susan Russo is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple firms, including Thomas Elliott & Company and Allegiant Divorce Solutions. Russo is a certified divorce financial analyst and operates her own advisory business, Susan Russo Financial, where she assists clients with financial planning related to divorce. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans, offering fee-based asset management and retirement-plan advisory through a variety of strategies and affiliated investment adviser representatives.

Guozhen Zhao is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at HSBC Bank USA NA, HSBC Securities USA Inc., Noble Fertility Center, and Prudential affiliate firms. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers.

Christopher Davis is a financial advisor at &Partners with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including Wells Fargo Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, and Steward Partners Investment Advisory. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a disciplinary panelist for FINRA, providing oversight on industry regulatory programs and disciplinary actions. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Benjamin Balkaran is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Voya since 2020 and previously worked at Optum and CDL. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides advice primarily through non-discretionary programs and maintains both investment adviser and broker-dealer registrations.

Joel Santucci is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and First National Bank of Long Island. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and is notable for its large institutional scale and unique market roles, including acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Robert Seipp is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with GWN Securities since 2015. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches high school math at the Wappingers Central School District. 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 over 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs that include traditional and more active investment strategies.

Maria Carmen Abustan is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mitlin Financial, Angulo Strategies LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. In addition to her advisory role, she is also an insurance agent involved in life insurance sales. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, employing a discretionary model portfolio approach supported by an in-house Investment Committee and various customization tools.