Shaun Flegal is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in New York, NY. Prior to joining Schwab, he spent 10 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm conducts annual financial reviews and provides investment recommendations but leaves final trading decisions to clients, operating as an internal advisory unit within the Charles Schwab ecosystem.

David Griffith is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Partners, he worked at Equitable Advisors for two years. Outside of finance, he has experience managing hospitality venues, including the 88 Keys Piano Bar and Cafe and the Mayflower Inn and Spa. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Joseph Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and also spent four years at Lehman College. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains large-scale institutional capabilities alongside unique market roles, including acting as a security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Pascal Lanotte is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Full Spectrum Financial Solutions. He previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. for over two decades. Lanotte also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions to their clients.

Jill Van Nostrand is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an adjunct professor teaching music history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Seton Hall University, and she volunteers on the NAIFA Board of Directors. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services alongside financial and business consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice solutions to implement investment strategies.

Cayman Wills is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with 17 years of industry experience. He currently works at Citigroup Global Markets, where he has been since 2022, following eleven years at JPMorgan Securities LLC and eighteen years at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. 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 through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Grady Powers is an advisor with Hightower Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has been in the industry since 2023 and has held roles at several firms and organizations, including RPA Advisors LLC and Quinnipiac University. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience with Fresh Prints LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach centers on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

Andrew Galimi is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of 23 Suburban Avenue LLC. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset and multi-manager investment programs through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm operates with large institutional scale, providing a range of advisory, execution, and custody services, including derivatives and futures trading.

Thomas Crane is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Crane Wealth Management Group LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has owned Crane Wealth Management Group since 2006. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets with capabilities extending to large institutional clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Bradley Cammett is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Hightower Advisors, based in Purchase, NY. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Fidelity Investments and Safran Aerospace Composites prior to joining Hightower in 2025. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes multi-manager solutions and proprietary research, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through its extensive network of advisors.

John Marcel is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rye Brook, NY, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities since 2007 and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 1997. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Madison Park Consultants, Inc., which places term life insurance and other coverage with various carriers, and serves as co-executor of the Estate of Mary C. Marcel. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies, supporting various account types and features, and manages approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Simon Mogg is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Before his current tenure at Citigroup beginning in 2018, he worked at BNP Paribas from 2016 to 2018. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, implementing multi-asset strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Samuel Katz is a CFP® certified financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has held roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2018. In addition to his advisory work, Katz is a CPA providing tax and accounting services for individuals, businesses, partnerships, and trusts. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms to implement varied investment strategies.

John Walsh is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Walsh is also involved in JBW Financial Holdings, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment approaches and third-party asset management programs.

Jake Karp is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Merrill Lynch. Karp also serves as a Senior Wealth Manager at Wealth Preservation Solutions, advising clients on wealth planning and investment strategy in coordination with estate plans. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves notable clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Shari Reffsin is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Her prior experience includes roles at Orazio Financial Services and National Planning Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she is the managing director and owner of Divorce Financial Consulting Services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by providing a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures, serving both retail and institutional clients.

Michael Klotz is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. His career includes long-term roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and First Level Capital, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Klotz sells collectibles through eBay. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services, offering financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party managers, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with various investment vehicles and lending solutions.

Matthew Spergel is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Co-Treasurer of the Naramake PTA. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, employing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

James Venetos is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes significant tenures at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities, where he worked for 15 and 17 years respectively. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating with a unique combination of advisory and broker-dealer capabilities supported by an integrated investment platform.

Scott Martin is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at ConnectOne Bank and Planning Alliance. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service industry working at Pizza 1 Haskell. Guardian Life's subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations by offering brokerage services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs.