Anthony Destefano is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2023, following roles at Hightower Altium Holding LLC and Altium Wealth Management LLC. He is also the managing member of Altium Planning, LLC, which provides insurance services. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with capabilities spanning mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Leopoldo Matarazzo is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Matarazzo operates a law office focused on basic estate planning and consults on estate and business succession plans. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a blend of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Mark Jaffe is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. 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 using internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Nicholas Caron is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citi Wealth Management since 2019 and has previous experience with firms including Raymond James Financial Services, Fulton Bank, Citizens Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Michael Pak is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent investor in Pinetree Enterprises LLC. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, implementing multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Louis Margro is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies since 2023 and concurrently operates Summit Wealth Solutions & Insurance Services and Nylife Securities Inc., maintaining a longstanding relationship with New York Life Insurance Company since 1997. His other business activities include brokering health, life, fixed annuities, disability, and property and casualty insurance products with outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations delivered via multiple program types, with a majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Kenneth Harper is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life), holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, Invest Financial Corp., and Booth Financial Associates. Harper serves as a board member and bookkeeper for the Newtown Rotary Club Foundation. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets under management held on a non-discretionary basis.

Edward Cleary is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2007, following two years at Citicorp Investment Services. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and operates with large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Jordan Strickland is an advisor at Guardian Life with the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Certified Financial Services. Before entering the financial industry, he held positions at LifeCare Diagnostic Imaging and Changebridge Medical Associates. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides advisor-led discretionary management combined with model-based strategies and access to proprietary wrap programs, third-party advisory solutions, and a digital advisory platform.

Jay Choi is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is president of JC Financial Group, Inc., which provides tax accounting, filing services, and property and casualty insurance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized services such as annuity and variable life sub-account management.

Bryan Carlucci is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Guardian Life and Northeast Financial Network, as well as previous employment in diverse fields such as hospitality and education. Outside of his advisory duties, he engages in independent insurance activities unrelated to Guardian Life. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management subsidiary provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, 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 proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Devon Yogman is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several major firms including JP Morgan Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, TD Bank, HSBC Bank, and served six years in the United States Army. 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 uses multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Ralph Margel is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2004 and was previously with Margel Wealth Management from 1991 to 2026. He currently is affiliated with Omnica Wealth since 2026. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Jeffrey Sutton is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Tarrytown, NY, holding the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Citigroup and Oppenheimer. He serves on the State Street Investment Management Advisory Council, providing input on client challenges and product feedback. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program alongside managed accounts, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency under Citizens Bank ownership.

James Foti is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has been with Guardian Life since 2015 and Park Avenue Securities since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he occasionally implements insurance solutions outside of Guardian to meet specific client needs. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client relationships through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Fran Wolfson Keegan is a Series 63 licensed advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc. for 31 years and has held a longstanding role with Nationwide Insurance Co. outside of her advisory work. She is actively involved in community organizations including the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce and serves as secretary of the Indian Field Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm’s large network of advisors manages approximately $3.65 billion across various managed-account programs and model portfolios, utilizing a mix of traditional and legacy market-timing strategies.

David Gabay is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His career includes prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Cetera Advisors LLC, Pinnacle Planning Group, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, and Investors Diversified Services. He also operates the Pinnacle Planning Group as a separate business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a broad network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides multiple investment strategies, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to client objectives.

Traci Tabback is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, New Jersey, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer and officer for Alpine Home and School Administration, supporting fundraising for enrichment and extracurricular activities at Alpine Elementary School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and asset allocations.

Anthony Macaluso is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked with Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, Macaluso is the founder of NILSOLUTIONS, a company developing a cyber security brand protection platform focused on digital identity in the age of AI. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and supports a broad range of investment vehicles and third-party managed-account solutions.

Nishant Sharma is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He provides guidance on a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen expenses. Additionally, Mr. Sharma offers access to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Mr. Sharma holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. He earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Guru Nanak Dev University. His approach involves partnering with clients to identify what matters to them and their families in order to create tailored financial strategies.