Sean Broderick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, where he has worked in Citi Personal Wealth Management since 2010. He has 16 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and personal trainer at United Health and Fitness, LLC, and serves on the board of directors for The Greenbelt Conservancy in Staten Island, focusing on greenbelt preservation and education. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside brokerage and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, providing discretionary and non-discretionary strategies that include alternative investments and digital assets.

David Dobin is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers by selling merchandise at cost to support a colleague battling an illness. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Erika Littlejohns is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with Citigroup since 2008. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth and workplace segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and clearing services.

Rowland Pepito is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His background includes roles at American Century Investment Services, Inc., Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Ernst and Young. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services manages over $122 billion in assets through a large advisor network, offering financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that combines passive and active managers alongside quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

William Zimmer is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2023 and previously at NexGen Financial Group in 2021. Zimmer is involved in para-planning and administrative support within his firm. 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 large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and supports a broad range of investment platforms and solutions.

Adam Block is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs in two periods totaling 17 years and spent three years at Broadridge Financial Solutions. He serves as an Investment Committee Member for the University at Albany Alumni Association. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, leveraging centralized investment resources and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Michael Dwyer is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2012 and has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2009. He serves as a board member of the Harbor Green Shore Club, a local community organization. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Jason Beene is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Corient, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he spent 18 years at RegentAtlantic. 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 that combines in-house strategies with third-party solutions and employs continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Michael Whittemore is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, including time at its affiliated entity Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Heller Wealth Advisors, LLC and U.S. Trust - Bank of America. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, retirement plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to individual and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers, employing both active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes.

William Smalls is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has four years of industry experience and previously worked with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Deacon's Union and Women's Auxiliary of Monmouth & Adjacent Counties, focusing on promoting and establishing Christian education. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors. The firm offers a range of program types tailored to client objectives, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Tammy Cooper is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently advising at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2018. Prior to this, she worked at Traust Sollus for two years. Outside of her financial advisory career, she has been an active member of the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company since 2012. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing a range of investment advisory and planning services. The firm’s investment approach relies on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios implemented with low-cost ETFs, separate account managers, and other investment vehicles, alongside educational content and integrated service lines.

Hailey Roberti is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, she was affiliated with Merrill and has held various roles outside finance, including positions at Newtown Athletic Club and Daddy O Hotel. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored recommendations through multiple program types and emphasizes fiduciary responsibilities, managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Keith Balla is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Mayor of the Borough of Watchung and is president of a general construction contracting firm. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm’s investment approach centers on diversified allocations using mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by ancillary services including tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning.

Eric Jimenez is a CFP® professional at Corient with experience spanning roles at Summit Financial, First Republic Bank, and William Peterson University. He has been with Corient since 2026. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house and third-party strategies, continuously monitoring portfolios with risk management tools and incorporating alternative investments when appropriate.

Alim Ozbilge is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2021 and previously spent 23 years with The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary managers to deliver tailored wealth solutions across multiple client segments.

Christopher Risko is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Signature Realty, Horner Townsend and Kent, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in managing sales agents and placing insurance products with affiliated companies. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm utilizes proprietary and third-party model portfolios and provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Michael Fritz is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously been affiliated with Goldman Sachs in various capacities since 2022. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he spent four years at Fairfield University and seven years at La Salle Institute. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized services such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth programs. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models and third-party analytics, including AI, to tailor investment solutions within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Michael Bokach is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Agia and 1Force before joining Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Agia as an insurance agent focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts via Envestnet’s platform and offers portfolio management and financial planning through a large network of advisors.

Giovanni Valle is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera Planning Partners. His background includes roles at several firms such as Avantax Planning Partners, Facet Wealth, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and Beacon Trust Company. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, especially pre-retirees and retirees, providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s approach focuses on diversified allocations using mutual funds and ETFs aligned with client objectives, supported by additional services including tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate-planning offerings.

John Kraeutler is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and previously held positions at Wrp Investments, Inc., JK Capital Management, and Main Street Management Company. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes technology platforms alongside a variety of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and turnkey asset management programs.