Bruce Laxer is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1995. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner and trustee of R&G Enterprises, Inc. 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 consulting, and custody services.

Tyler Burns is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and UBS Financial Services. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and portfolio management solutions.

Anastasia Lombardi is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Matthew Alfonzetti is a financial advisor at Farther with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Truvium Capital and Truvium Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Alfonzetti is a partner in three separate special purpose vehicles (SPVs): AP Strategies, Jupiter Entertainment, and Saturn Flux. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform combined with in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach, using proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing, with investments in ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and select independent managers.

Evan Heller is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, and nonprofit organizations, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and a digital advisory platform.

Rita Ciero is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. since 2008. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and is notable for its combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

John Fitzsimons IV is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background that includes working at Oliver Wyman and serving in the US Army National Guard since 2003. Fitzsimons is also the owner of Anabasis, Inc., a consulting business. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with more than 650 advisors and overseeing approximately $50.6 billion in assets. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by an Investment Committee that manages model portfolios and offers customized investment solutions.

Daniel Steinberg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, based in Tarrytown, NY, and has one year of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth and affiliated firms since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partial owner and manager of a family LLC that serves as an investment ownership vehicle, where he reviews tax filings and facilitates payments. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Erika Maynard is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for eight years before joining TIAA-CREF in 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a residential property that occasionally operates as a short-term rental. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, providing customized and model-based investment solutions within a vertically integrated structure.

Donna Hernandez is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with the firm since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental property in Hawthorne, NY, which she manages jointly with her husband. Citigroup Global Markets serves a diverse client base including workplace, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth segments, offering a range of investment advisory and execution services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with comprehensive internal oversight and also provides specialized roles such as swap dealing and futures commission merchant services.

Donald Sullivan III is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He is currently affiliated with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, where he has worked since 2018. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment solutions tailored to client needs.

Richard Hassan is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates from 2016 to 2022. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

Nicholas Strang is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hightower Advisors since 2020. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Steward Redevelopment LLC. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering various insurance products including accident and health, disability, fixed annuities, traditional life, and long-term care insurance. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s approach emphasizes multi-manager solutions and proprietary research, offering access to a wide range of investment vehicles and strategies with a focus on comprehensive portfolio management and retirement plan consulting.

Naomi Tanabe is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and People’s United Advisors. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, and a manager‑selection program using both discretionary and non‑discretionary approaches, supported by third‑party platform and manager arrangements.

Thurman Ransom is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products and is a vice president and partner in a billing and loan-related S-corporation. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house and external strategists, model portfolios, and technology tools to provide tailored investment recommendations through a broad network of advisors.

Taylor Nissi is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience and is currently with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Farther Finance Advisors, Pleasant Street Wealth Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed to sell fixed insurance. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, and businesses, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning through a network of independent advisors. The firm uses a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income in customized portfolios and combines enterprise-scale resources with a range of model and wrap fee options.

Howard Marsh is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at CITI Private Bank since 2025. Prior to joining Citigroup, he spent nine years with Prevu, Inc., where he also acts as an independent contractor conducting real estate sales outside of business hours. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research capabilities, operating at a large institutional scale with distinctive market roles.

Nicholas Domino is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has been associated with Guardian Life since 2013 and Park Avenue Securities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he writes disability insurance cases for MetroDi and works as an independent contractor with Lion Street focusing on life and disability insurance. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of 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 customized client solutions through both advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, alongside access to proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Stephen Polizzi is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. His prior roles include positions at Neuberger Berman and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and integrated private market offerings.

Paul Kupchok is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Reby Advisors, LLC. 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 uses a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and technology platforms.