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 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.

Ulric Bruce Jr. is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services and National Life since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in marketing and selling disability and fixed insurance products through related business activities. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, offering multiple advisory platforms that incorporate long-term strategies and third-party asset managers.

Brian Byrne is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services and National Life since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Byrne is involved in selling fixed insurance products through Eastern Advisory Group. Equity Services, Inc., also known as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm combines long-term investment strategies with the use of multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Sebastian Maruca is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Hauppauge, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 29 years of industry experience. Maruca has been with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life since 2016. He serves as a board member for the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often using third-party asset managers and combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

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.

Dylan Guerrera is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Equity Services, he worked at National Life Group and previously spent 13 years at East Islip Middle and High School. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

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.

Alexander Zourides is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of experience in financial services. He has worked at Equity Services, Inc. since 2017 and previously held roles at National Life and Ameritas Investment Corp. He also operates a tax preparation business serving individuals and small business owners. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

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.

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.