Monique Thacker is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for HSBC Bank USA N.A. for 11 years. Thacker is also involved with Mindful Departure LLC, operating as The Core Room. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and wrap programs through a large network of advisors and employs a technology-driven approach utilizing unified managed accounts and model solutions.

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 at Valic Financial Advisors with ChFC®, Series 65, and Series 63 credentials. He has held various roles in the financial services industry since 2020 and has experience with firms including Cetera and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, Melly has been involved with Celtic Shores Realty since 2010 and Sutton Place Occupational Therapy from 2010 to 2025. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a technology-driven approach with discretionary managed accounts and overlay services.

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.

Jonathan Savorgiannakis is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience currently serving at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. He has held roles at Beacon Pointe Advisors since 2021 and has prior experience with Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, Hightower Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, where he is involved in the sale of life, health, and accident insurance. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines its asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and employs both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

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.

Robert Streit Jr. is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at LPL Financial, LLC and Invest Financial Corporation. Additionally, he has been affiliated with Beneficial Savings Bank since 2008. 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 model that utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment strategies and technology platforms.

Steven Filiaci is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Sanctuary Advisors and Sanctuary Securities since 2022, following nine years at Bank of America and Merrill. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports its network of over 400 independent advisors with a range of portfolio management options, fiduciary oversight, and a variety of analytical approaches.

Michael Sevchuk is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021, following an 18-year tenure at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and model portfolios, delivering tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Eric Lyons is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. He has 29 years of experience in the industry, with prior roles at Signature Securities, Terra Capital Markets, and Diamond Wholesale Corp. Lyons has been associated with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2022. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often utilizing third-party managers and model portfolios.

Nancy Vandergoot is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF, JP Morgan Securities, and Merrill Lynch. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers through a variety of portfolio solutions.

Scott Cohen is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab and Ameriprise Financial Services. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

Tina Welles is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She worked at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied for nine years before joining Goldman Sachs in 2018. 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 offers tailored advisory solutions supported by strategic allocation models, manager selections, and a range of implementation options, leveraging resources across the broader Goldman Sachs network.

Joseph Norris is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Norris operates under the hybrid Registered Investment Advisor model within Private Advisor Group. 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 approach, combining client-specific goals with multiple investment strategies implemented directly or through third-party managers and technology platforms.

Conner Decker is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he was involved with Decker Tape Products for six years and currently serves as an officer of a family-owned business that sells snack products. He also works as an independent contractor in insurance sales outside of Guardian Life. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, providing access to insurance products, alternative investments, and a range of integrated financial planning and consulting solutions.

Mark Giordano is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at firms including Independent Financial Partners and Private Portfolio Partners. In addition to his financial advisory roles, Giordano has been an attorney since 2012 through his law firm, The Giordano Law Firm, PC, and is involved in film production outside the investment industry. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and integrates technology platforms while providing access to various managed account solutions and third-party managers.

Michael Hecht is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2014 and has prior experience at LPL Financial LLC, 1717 Capital Management Company, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Hecht is involved with ECH Financial LLC, a non-investment-related business entity. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and offers a range of managed account solutions, including proprietary and third-party programs.

Mason Piersall is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Fiducient Advisors. Outside of finance, he was involved with Wood-n-Tap Bar and Grill in 2023. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and M&A advisory services, utilizing both proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Timothy Anthony is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at The Brookings Institution and a period of self-employment before joining Citi in 2020. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, providing a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and leverages its large institutional scale and market roles to offer complex solutions, including discretionary accounts and alternative investments.