Jason Burklow is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, bringing three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Burklow & Rotella, LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working in education and hospitality sectors. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through both in-house and third-party solutions.

Jason Beene is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Corient, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he spent 18 years at RegentAtlantic. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party solutions and employs continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Tammy Cooper is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently advising at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2018. Prior to this, she worked at Traust Sollus for two years. Outside of her financial advisory career, she has been an active member of the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company since 2012. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing a range of investment advisory and planning services. The firm’s investment approach relies on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios implemented with low-cost ETFs, separate account managers, and other investment vehicles, alongside educational content and integrated service lines.

Eric Jimenez is a CFP® professional at Corient with experience spanning roles at Summit Financial, First Republic Bank, and William Peterson University. He has been with Corient since 2026. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house and third-party strategies, continuously monitoring portfolios with risk management tools and incorporating alternative investments when appropriate.

Alim Ozbilge is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2021 and previously spent 23 years with The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary managers to deliver tailored wealth solutions across multiple client segments.

Giovanni Valle is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera Planning Partners. His background includes roles at several firms such as Avantax Planning Partners, Facet Wealth, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and Beacon Trust Company. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, especially pre-retirees and retirees, providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s approach focuses on diversified allocations using mutual funds and ETFs aligned with client objectives, supported by additional services including tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate-planning offerings.

John Kraeutler is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and previously held positions at Wrp Investments, Inc., JK Capital Management, and Main Street Management Company. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes technology platforms alongside a variety of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and turnkey asset management programs.

John O'Keeffe is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Kestra Investment Services, Trust Financial Services, Capitas Financial, O'Keeffe Financial Partners, and Raymond James Financial Services. O'Keeffe is the owner of O'Keeffe Financial Partners LLC and serves as an independent contractor specializing in life insurance. 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 and third-party solutions to support its services.

Nairon Majeed is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2015. 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 and maintains distinctive market roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Anthony D’auria is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Royal Alliance Associates, Banc of America Investment Services, and Quick & Reilly. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm’s hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure combines discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, access to alternative investments, and lending solutions, while delegating investment management to its network of investment adviser representatives.

Alexander Scott is a CFP® with 4 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Fisher Investments, and MACRO Consulting Group. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and utilizes a diversified investment approach that blends passive and active strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Michael Grofsick is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley DW Inc., Agia, and LPL Financial, LLC. His other business activity includes serving as an agent for non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts using third-party model managers and centralized technology across a large network of advisors.

Matthew Heilman is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has approximately one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Vela Capital and involvement with Velocity Swim Labs and Camps. Heilman has also been affiliated with the University of Virginia and ACAC Crozet in previous years. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a wide range of clients, from individual investors to institutional entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models and proprietary analytics and benefits from integration with various Goldman Sachs affiliates to provide comprehensive financial solutions.

Christopher Ransom is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance production outside of Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Thomas Cantillon is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arthur J. Gallagher and a range of unrelated businesses and employment, as well as his attendance at the University of Maryland. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach blending passive and active managers with oversight from an internal Investment Committee.

Steven Meglio is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2021, following prior roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and FCG Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the president and owner of Meglio Group PC, an accounting practice. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental and technical analysis across discretionary and non-discretionary account management and provides access to multiple custodial platforms and third-party investment managers.

Megan Resch is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and Cetera Advisors LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and integrates proprietary and third-party platforms and investment strategies.

Daniel Jago is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and has been with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2015. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides access to various managed account solutions, including its proprietary WealthSuite platform and third-party programs, often implementing advice through external managers and technology platforms.

Mark Reimet is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and also associated with LPL Financial, having previously worked for MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Reimet serves as a board member of the Ocean City Youth Athletic Association, a nonprofit organization. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides access to various managed account solutions and utilizes a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates technology platforms and third-party managers.

Kaitlyn Mohabir is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry career in 2026. Prior to her current role, she held positions at Johnson & Johnson and ConnectOne Bank, and has experience in the hospitality sector. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored advisory services supported by dedicated investment strategy groups and access to a wide range of affiliated resources within the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.