Ricardo Chicas is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2026, he worked at TIAA-CREF from 2013 to 2025. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) plans. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and manages a mix of in-house and third-party investment strategies using both strategic and tactical approaches.

Calum Leonard is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at UBS, Gex Capital, and JPMorgan Chase. Leonard is based in Port Jefferson, NY. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple 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, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles and arrangements.

Michael Romeo is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CGAA, Suny Oneonta, and Hometown Atlantic Inc. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, delivering advice through various managed-account programs on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Anthony Speranza is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Citi Bank, United Mortgage Company, and New York Life Insurance Co. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains large institutional capabilities such as in-house research and specialized market roles.

Ronald Posnack is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a personal income tax preparation service and is involved as a director and owner of a local recreational soccer league. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of portfolio management services, employing both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Michael Faraci is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group, and maintains roles outside finance as a math teacher and private tutor. He also serves as chairperson of the Manhasset Benefits Trust. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services such as seminars, personalized planning, and separation counseling.

Alexander Dudley is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He currently works with PlanMember Securities Corporation and has prior experience with Mutual, Inc. DBA JTeam. Outside of his advisory role, Dudley is involved in soccer coaching through Royal Sporting Group. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, managing risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Richard Barnes is a ChFC® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been affiliated with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2016, and has operated under his own practice, Richard W Barnes, since 2003. He serves as Secretary of Coastline Private Wealth Management, Inc. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment management, serving large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds.

Jennifer Baron is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 38 years of industry experience and has been with GWN Securities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Center for Wealth Planning and is a part owner of Jenart Realty, LLC. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, using a range of investment approaches including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Sarah Simon is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Cresset since 2020, following prior roles at Coastal Bridge Advisors from 2015 to 2020. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven investment approach combining active and passive strategies, with a structured due-diligence program and private-fund management activities across multiple asset classes.

Gregory Maloney is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with GWN Securities since 2004. He also serves as Senior Vice President at CGAA Inc., a firm involved in insurance sales and investment advisory services. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individual and business clients. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts through a large network of advisors.

Brian Leyhane is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with a Series 66 designation. He has recent experience at Mutual Inc./Daybright and US Retirement Benefit Partners, in addition to a long tenure in education with the Longwood Central School District and Middle Island Teachers Association. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm utilizes a strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios, while offering education, support services, and personalized retirement planning.

Stone Strongin is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with CFP® and ChFC® designations and two years of industry experience. He has worked at PlanMember Securities Corporation and Mutual Inc. since 2023. Outside his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer with the Plainedge Soccer Club. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios while offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Kevin Donovan is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has six years of industry experience and is also president and CEO of Educators Tax Management, Inc., a tax preparation services firm. Additionally, he serves as a senior beach manager for the Town of Brookhaven. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios, complemented by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Alex Shvartsman is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, among others. He is currently based in Coram, NY. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

James Havell is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James & Associates, Wells Fargo, and Handelsbanken Wealth Management. He is also involved with Coastline Wealth Management, where he serves as a financial advisor. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and utilizes multiple management platforms, serving clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Matthew Safranek is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment, Capital Analysts, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Hanna Instruments. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody and clearing services.

Jason Prew is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services and affiliated entities since 2016, and has over 23 years with Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he manages a team of agents focused on insurance sales, including Medicare Supplement, annuities, life insurance, and long-term care products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and provides ongoing portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Lawrence Harkavy is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Fahnestock & Co. Inc. since 2002, totaling 24 years at the firm. Oppenheimer serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and various investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

John West is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Fahnestock & Co. Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and chair of the Stewardship committee at St. John's Church in Huntington, NY. Oppenheimer serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering advisory and brokerage services such as discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, consulting, and retirement services. The firm employs strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and a variety of investment vehicles to construct client solutions.