Robert Pactwa Jr. is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Parsippany, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm’s services include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Julie Sumitomo is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, providing ongoing portfolio management and financial planning support.

Gerald Korey is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Corient, where he has worked since 2022, and previously spent nine years at RegentAtlantic. Korey holds a Series 66 designation. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates proprietary and third-party strategies, along with risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Gregory Schmidt is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citibank, NA since 2014. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by internal standards and oversight committees.

Arshad Awan is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with TD Bank and its affiliated entities since 2014. Awan also serves as a FINRA non-public arbitrator. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, utilizing a combination of strategic asset allocation and investments from both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jared Gostanczik is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at several firms including The Leaders Group Inc. and Bonsai LLC, where he currently oversees internal sales. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional investors, providing investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a manager selection process grounded in fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and also offers a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Kevin Pearly is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, where he worked for over a decade each. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a beach house in Beach Haven, New Jersey. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a broad range of investment approaches and operates through a network of over 400 independent advisor representatives.

Michael Bizzoco is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2019, including roles at The Ayco Company and Mercer Allied prior to that. 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 uses a range of strategic allocation models and integrates services across the broader Goldman Sachs network, offering specialized programs and access to alternative investments.

Linda Rozycki is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial Services. Her recent roles have been with multiple Steward Partners entities since 2018. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Gail Litchfield is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to corporations and charitable organizations, offering a variety of advisory and brokerage services such as investment management, consulting, and retirement planning. The firm employs strategic and tactical asset allocation and manager selection across multiple investment vehicles, with a notable role as a qualified custodian and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

John Egan is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Hightower Advisors in Madison, NJ. He has been with HighTower Securities and HighTower Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Egan serves as Vice President on the board of the Hartley Dodge Foundation and is a board member of the South Beach Association. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research to construct diversified portfolios.

Matthew Voliva is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2011. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a range of advisory programs, employing a combination of strategic and dynamic investment approaches overseen by its Investment Management & Research team.

Marc Connolly is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of advisory work, he owns rental property for college students in Fairfield, Connecticut. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and access to a range of investment products through a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Delia Mezzina is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Zoe Financial, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Legg Mason. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers across active and passive strategies, and offers proprietary private funds alongside comprehensive performance reporting and analytics.

Christopher Kent is a Series 66 licensed advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, having held prior roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, and several regional banks. Kent provides administrative support to Private Advisor Group, an independent investment advisor firm. Private Advisor Group, LLC manages over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs and separately managed accounts.

Christopher Piccoli is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner Wealth since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at The Mather Group, RegentAtlantic, and J.P. Morgan in various capacities. He serves as an Advisory Board Member at CDT Capital Management, where he provides strategic guidance on marketing and regulatory matters. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations and provides integrated tax and administrative family office services.

Alessandra Grassi is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. She has 11 years of experience in the industry, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and other financial firms. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with Grassi Advisors, supporting partners in the firm outside of investment activities. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a combination of proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs.

Gregory Campbell is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. since 2017, following five years at PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Jolie Group, LLC, a holding company for a mixed-use building. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients, utilizing a range of strategic and tactical asset allocation portfolios that include both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Jake Karp is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Merrill Lynch. Karp also serves as a Senior Wealth Manager at Wealth Preservation Solutions, advising clients on wealth planning and investment strategy in coordination with estate plans. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves notable clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Scott Martin is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at ConnectOne Bank and Planning Alliance. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service industry working at Pizza 1 Haskell. Guardian Life's subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations by offering brokerage services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs.