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 Llanos is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with CitiGroup Global Markets Inc. since 2008. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. 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 utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and operation as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Seondre Stell Carolina is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Citigroup beginning in 2018, as well as prior work at Deloitte and Ithaca College. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate investing through ownership and membership in two LLCs focusing on single-family and multi-family properties. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs, execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies supported by internal oversight and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Yosef Marsow is a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities with a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has served at Guardian Life since 2019 and at Park Avenue Securities since 2026. Additionally, he has been involved with the Jewish Center of Ulyanovsk since 2013. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory programs, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and features a lower-fee hybrid digital advisory solution called VestWise™.

Jose Da Silva Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, Popular Bank, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., among others. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a unique distribution model involving independent third-party promoters.

Kevin Kong is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has worked in real estate management and brokerage, including roles with EHOUSE Realty & Management and the General Services Administration, where he managed federal government construction projects. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in real estate brokerage activities. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary assets across various client types, including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

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 at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Citigroup since 2018, with prior roles at Capital One Investing, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she is a voice instructor and performer, teaching voice lessons and performing at church organizations and theaters. 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 institutional capabilities including in-house research and specialized market roles.

Rafael Ekstein is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2018, and previously spent 19 years with Primerica Advisors and 25 years with The Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee of the Cornerstone Foundation alongside his wife. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice solutions, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

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.

Sandriene Semidey Simon is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles at Bankers Life entities since 2019. Outside of her advisory duties, she manages a team as a Unit Sales Manager at Bankers Life & Casualty and is a licensed insurance agent. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s investment approach focuses on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide portfolio decisions.

Jason Nieves is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2020, following roles at HSBC Bank USA and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. prior to that. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and extensive oversight committees.

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.

Roderick Rodriguez is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2016. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Meghan Bergman is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Citigroup Global Markets and has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wealthspire/Lenox Wealth Advisors LLC, and MML Investors Services. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles and arrangements.

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.

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.

Mordechai Moscowitz is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Brooklyn, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life. Outside of advising, he teaches Title One English at an elementary school through Catapult Learning. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of customizable solutions, including fee-based advice and retirement plan consulting, with an emphasis on tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Ivy Shih Leung is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Citigroup since 1989. Citigroup Global Markets provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual and institutional clients, including workplace, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth segments. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains large institutional scale alongside unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.