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.

Jeffrey Went is a CFP® certificant with over 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2004. He is based in Garden City, NY. Went is a board member of the Garden City Scholarship Fund, where he participates in planning and executing fundraising events. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, providing brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Ravi Adimoolam is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Citigroup since 2014. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including operations as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Peter Manno is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for 12 years before joining Citigroup in 2021. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains a combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Aaron Young is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Power of Attorney for an elderly family member, assisting with general life and health matters. 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 with internal oversight and provides solutions tailored to both high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Chunlong Yang is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Altera Digital Health and World Financial Group. He is also involved in the sales of insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

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.

Carlo Ritaccio is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he operated Enzo's Pizzeria from 2023 to 2024. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Nicholas Domino is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience and has worked with Park Avenue Securities since 2018 and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in writing disability insurance cases through MetroDi and serves as an independent contractor for life and disability insurance with Lion Street. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies, and supports various account-level services such as lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Charlie Tarazona is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Broadridge/Solomon Page and Columbus Delivery. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent focusing on the sale of fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through various program structures, primarily providing non-discretionary, recommendation-based advice.

Jimmy Torres is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and unique market roles.

Jorgo Celo is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and HSBC Bank USA National Association. 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 with internal oversight and integrates both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, serving large-scale and complex client needs.

Zachary Fu is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, having previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC, UBS Financial Services Inc., and AXA Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as an officer of EZ Pension Services, LLC, and holds fiduciary responsibilities as an executor and trustee for family estate matters. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The firm provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory solutions to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

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.

Robert Vilbig is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and New York Life Insurance Company. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory platform using ETF-based portfolios and discretionary managed accounts, operating also as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Jesse Mistretta is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience with New York Life and in legal roles, including at Hollander Law Group and the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. Mistretta holds a Juris Doctorate but is not currently practicing law. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs using both proprietary and third-party models.

Cristina Capone is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, Capone owns and leads a wedding and event planning company. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering investment management and financial planning through a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, employing fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Vito Badalamenti is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 37 years of industry experience, including long-term roles with Eagle Strategies since 2003 and New York Life since 1988. He is appointed with various outside insurance carriers for brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers customized advice through multiple program types and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis, operating within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Frank Borges Espindola is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at TD Bank N.A., TD Private Client Wealth LLC, and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, he worked for over a decade at Globo Television and spent several years studying at the NYC Language Center. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm utilizes a range of portfolio solutions combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Frank Petrilli is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Apple Bank, Infinex Investments, Citigroup, and HSBC Securities. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions. The firm operates a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model that combines firm supervision with delegation of investment analysis and account management to its representatives.