David Kaiser is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ayco and Goldman Sachs since 1994, including 27 years at Ayco/Mercer Allied Company and five years at Ayco/Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. Kaiser serves as an Investment Committee Member for the Silver Bar YMCA of the Adirondacks, a nonprofit organization. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs strategic and tactical allocation models and offers a range of services such as Private Family Office, Specialized Executive Wealth programs, and access to Alternative Investments.

James Sahagian is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an LLC member in a Unishippers franchise operated by his son, providing financial guidance for the business. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and partners with multiple custodians and third-party managers.

Michael Millman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in insurance solutions for client needs not met by Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions, including a digital advisory platform.

Nicholas Capezzuto is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at StoneX Financial Inc., Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Ameriprise, and Burklow & Rotella, LLC. He also serves as a consultant for knowledge-on-demand firms Alphasights and Dialectia, providing insights on advisory services. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account solutions.

Margot Tubul is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at KeyBank and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider model and offers various wrap programs with custodial and trade execution services, integrating with KeyCorp affiliates for additional financial services.

Jennifer Levine is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles within school districts and Certified Financial Services. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology and centralized manager due diligence.

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.

Christopher Viola is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 66 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at JP Morgan Chase and Park Avenue Securities. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, and organizations. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment management through a combination of advisor-led discretionary strategies and model-based programs, supported by multiple proprietary and third-party platforms.

Salvatore Leone is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director at Apex Petrochemical, Inc. and is a board member of Saker Energy Systems Incorporated, both in the energy sector. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation using affiliated and third-party sub-managers, with custodial and advisory platforms provided by Pershing and Envestnet.

Evan Smith is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience currently advising at Corient in Morristown, NJ. Prior to joining Corient, he worked at Beacon Trust, Atlas Fiduciary Financial, FHC Wealth Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and Mariner Wealth Advisors. He also spent seven years as a full-time student before beginning his financial advisory career. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Michael Berkowitz is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 credential and ten years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2019 and previously spent six years at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, offering financial planning and portfolio management alongside specialized programs and alternative investments. The firm’s advisory teams customize strategies using proprietary research and collaborate closely with multiple Goldman Sachs affiliates to provide integrated financial solutions.

Craig Castner is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities, Cetera Advisor Networks, and American Funds. Additionally, he manages Actuarial Retirement Services LLC, which provides 401(k) plan setup and maintenance for small business owners. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and businesses. The firm delivers tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, combining proprietary programs with third-party platforms and providing access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Pramvera Ruiz is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. Janney Montgomery Scott 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 and provides a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through in-house and third-party portfolio management.

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.

Frank Loscalzo is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 1991 and Park Avenue Securities since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in the Williams College Annual Alumni Fund campaign. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with financial planning, group education, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Benjamin Brenner is a financial advisor at SPC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at The Investment Center Inc and Axa Advisors, LLC. Brenner also engages in insurance sales, focusing on life, long-term care, and disability insurance, and operates his own marketing business under IBEX Financial Perspectives. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisers managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with a range of discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.

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.

Christopher Veal is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Secure Investment Management, LLC and Investment Advisor Corp. In addition to his advisory role, Veal operates insurance agencies focused on annuities, life insurance, and employee benefits consulting. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm delivers investment management primarily through discretionary model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts, supported by a large advisor network and a turnkey asset management platform.

Andrew Hack is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Citigroup since 2017, following roles at HSBC Bank USA and Hertz Corporation. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and operations as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Christoph Stadler is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones and Thrivent Financial. Prior to his advisory roles, he spent nine years with DB Schenker and Schenker Inc. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a range of investment approaches and offers portfolio management through various platforms, acting as a fiduciary under written advisory agreements.