Jeffrey Ward is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance since 2014. 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 alongside financial planning and business consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports a range of account features such as securities-based lending and tax-harvesting.

Margaret Slattery is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 16 years before joining Oppenheimer in 2026. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, including equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, and maintains custody of client assets as a qualified custodian.

John Marshall is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Stifel and Ryan Beck & Co. He is listed as president of 3 SONS INC., a corporation formerly owning a wine and spirits store. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Tyler Street is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His career history includes roles at Goldman Sachs, London Mutual Credit Union, Amazon, Marist College, Doordash, and Pasa Alta Manor. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management using strategic allocation models and manager selections, with access to specialized programs and alternative investments through its integration with the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Martin Donnelly is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2019 and was previously with The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied for seven years. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes strategic and tactical allocation models and offers specialized programs such as Private Family Office services and Executive Wealth programs, integrating capabilities across the broader Goldman Sachs organization.

Janet Talis is a financial advisor at &Partners with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 14 years. &Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Mindy Mondaro is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary of the Board for the Whippany Park High School Baseball Diamond Club. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Michael Towman is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Citigroup Global Markets, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and UBS Financial Services. He is also the owner of Towman Associates LLC, a non-investment related business. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that utilizes multiple investment strategies and technology platforms while often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Gary Ginsberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes positions at Ameriprise and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm provides customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on firm supervision and client-directed investment authority.

Anthony Castano is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, based in Washington, DC. He has 10 years of industry experience, including six years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and five years at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. Castano has also been affiliated with Fairleigh Dickinson University since 2010. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services delivers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, ranging from individual and high-net-worth households to corporate and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and offers tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support, leveraging its position within a large integrated financial group.

Wenyue Hsu is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Hsu has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Bank USA and holds roles as an agent assisting clients with Medicare Advantage plans for Cigna HealthInsurance and United Healthcare. Additionally, Hsu is a Registered Analyst with the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, applying software to review Social Security claiming strategies. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment programs with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Michael Kats is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation, with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2022 and previously spent seven years at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services, combining in-house research with third-party manager allocations across a wide range of strategies and operational offerings.

Noel Hodges is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Rockefeller Financial LLC and Rock & Co LLC, having previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, and operates as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, variable insurance products, placement, and investment banking.

Michael Honold is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm operates a distinct advisory model separating one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and serves as investment adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Michael Melly is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Mahwah, NJ. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been in the industry since 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Cetera and Tender Touch Rehabilitation Services. Outside of finance, he has long-term involvement with Celtic Shores Realty and Sutton Place Occupational Therapy. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors and utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts with an emphasis on centralized technology and model solutions.

John Foster is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial from 2007 and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2003. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions, including its proprietary WealthSuite platform. The firm’s fiduciary-based model involves client goal and risk assessment to either directly manage portfolios or assist in selecting managers and model portfolios from leading strategists, utilizing multiple investment methods and technology platforms.

Michael Capriotti is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Merrill, and founded Capriotti & Company. Capriotti also provides non-variable insurance services, including life, health, disability, and fixed annuities. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and program sponsors.

David Scher is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and also maintains a role at Applied High Voltage, LLC. Scher serves on the board of the Ridgewood AM Rotary Club, where the board allocates funds to community-oriented charitable projects and scholarships. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, and diverse investment solutions, serving large institutional clients and delivering specialized services such as pooled employer plans and discretionary trading.

Connor Morie is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at IEEE and involvement with a recreational summer camp. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, utilizing a manager-focused investment approach supported by proprietary due diligence and third-party platforms.

Mark Scordato is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2019 and previously spent nine years with Global Financial Private Capital, LLC, among other roles. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and creator of Redline WFO Productions, LLC, a company focused on developing television show concepts. J.W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions using a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary account management approaches.