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.

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 CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Planmember Securities Corporation, with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Planmember Securities and Mutual Inc. since 2023 and is involved in coaching youth soccer through the Plainedge Soccer Club. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, specializing in strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios. The firm also offers education, support, and personalized planning services to 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.

Adam Gawreluk is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Capital Financial Planning and Loring Advisory Group. Before entering the financial industry, he held positions in local government and the service sector. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform that includes discretionary and nondiscretionary managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody and clearing services.

Patrick Mc Donald is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2017 and previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer on the board of ESM Community for the Arts and owns a tax, accounting, and estate planning business. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients with approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Thomas Williams is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has served in roles at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2018 and was previously associated with Colarossi and Williams. Outside of his advisory work, he owns TOW Wealth Management, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office services.

Dennis Martin is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. In addition to advisory work, he is active as a life and health insurance agent and occasionally sells fixed annuities. 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 through a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, with a notable history of market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Kevin Conroy is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Conroy is also an independent insurance agent specializing in MetLife Auto and Home property and casualty personal lines. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, financial planning, and third-party manager selection. The firm employs a combination of discretionary portfolio management and model-based allocations, incorporating both affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers, and utilizes market-timing and momentum-based strategies in select legacy programs.

Donald Lippencott is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 42 years of industry experience with a career including roles at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities Inc. He is also the owner of Westwind Farm And Stables LLC, a horse farm and equestrian center. Lippencott serves on the boards of Mather Hospital and Theater Three, a local community theater, and is a director of the Robert Keleher Family Foundation, which provides educational scholarships. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Stephen Valenti is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience working at Mark S. Eghrari & Associates, PLLC and Futterman, Lanza & Pasculli, LLP. Valenti is also an associate attorney at Mark S. Eghrari & Associates, PLLC, an estate planning law firm. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Muhammad Shahzad is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Citigroup since 2017, following four years at Peoples United Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple 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, supported by internal standards and oversight committees.

Stephen Healey is an advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his financial advisory career in 2026. Prior to this role, he has experience with Bankers Life Securities, Bankers Life & Casualty, RTI International, Veracity Research Company, and served in the US Army Reserves for 12 years. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized portfolios across various securities, with a focus on clients’ goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Marisol Sanchez Taboada is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, providing a broad range of advisory, execution, and custody services.

Mark Eghrari is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been involved with Brokers International Financial Services since 2023 and operates Eghrari Wealth Training LLC and Mark S Eghari & Associates PLLC, which he founded in 1998. Outside of advisory work, he is an attorney specializing in estate planning and is engaged in recruiting and training attorneys to become investment adviser representatives. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm supports over 300 independent advisers managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through multiple platform solutions.