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.

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.

Jennifer Perkins is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Infinex Investments, Fairfield County Financial Services, Fairfield County Bank, and Merrill. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer structure.

O. Beringer is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with three years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have worked previously in roles at Convergent 3D, Keystone Fireworks, Stamford Yacht Club, and Darien YMCA. Janney Montgomery Scott is a nationally registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

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.

Ethan Hammond is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Empower Financial Services, Inc. as well as Hightower Advisors. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm’s approach includes manager selection, multi-manager solutions, and a range of portfolio management and financial planning services supported by proprietary research and both affiliated and third-party managers.

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.

John Mc Dermott is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including SEI Investments Management Corp and Merrill. 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 certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services that emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Richard Zacharoff is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, and has prior experience with Guardian Life Insurance Company and Mutual of New York. He is also the owner of an insurance business, Richard E. Zacharoff & Associates, LLC, focusing on sales and marketing. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves a diverse client base including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Cristina Capone is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and leads a wedding and event planning company. &PARTNERS serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, foundations, universities, trusts, private businesses, and corporations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

Christopher Benton is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC in Stamford, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Capital Management, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Harley Capital. Benton’s background also includes community involvement through roles at the Wakeman Boys and Girls Club and local schools. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm operates a broker-dealer platform and provides a range of investment solutions through its Private Advisor model and Rockefeller Global Investment Management platform.

Sean Wallace is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth who holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Gold Family Wealth and Infinex Financial Group. Outside of finance, he is involved in youth athletics coaching as an assistant boys lacrosse coach at Newtown High School and head coach of a youth lacrosse team with Cavalry Lacrosse Club. CWM, LLC operates an enterprise platform managing approximately $50.6 billion through over 650 advisors and offers services such as discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan solutions. The firm’s investment approach is guided by an Investment Committee that builds and monitors model portfolios and provides tailored solutions including custom indexing and access to alternative investments.

Douglas Strahle is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities and has prior experience at LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities, and New York Life affiliates. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra from 2015 to 2019. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers both advisor-led discretionary and model-based investment strategies, supported by proprietary programs and third-party platforms.