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.

Robert Vilbig is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Co. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program managed with SigFig and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Thomas Wenthen Jr. is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Noble Wealth Advisors and LPL Financial. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $50.6 billion across a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, sub-advisory, and retirement plan services, utilizing a model portfolio approach supported by an Investment Committee and various tailored investment solutions.

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.

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.

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.

Daniel Safranek is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. for 33 years before joining Commonwealth in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Daniel Safranek, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while offering operational and compliance infrastructure to affiliated advisors.

Hanna Sheppard is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and The Wealth Alliance. Her background also includes roles outside finance at Perfumania Inc. and Heritage Appraisal Services, Inc. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors, managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients through discretionary asset management, financial planning, and tailored investment solutions supported by a dedicated Investment Committee.

Charles Kateridge is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc for nine years each. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of Charles Anthony Enterprises Inc, a corporation for tax purposes. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental, technical, bottom-up, and top-down analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with specialized services such as retirement-plan consulting and advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts.

Gretchen Gordon is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Ally Invest Securities, and TD Bank. Gordon serves on the board of directors for New York Dance Theater. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, using a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation through both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Andrew Hite is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, and Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation. He also serves as a director and officer on the board of The Mezzapalooza Foundation, a charitable organization. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains notable institutional capabilities including in-house research, derivatives services, and bespoke discretionary solutions for large relationships.

Janet Lauricella is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life since 2014. Lauricella is a board member of HALO Missions, a nonprofit organization focused on raising funds for health and learning initiatives for orphans. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms through a network of investment adviser representatives, combining long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

John Meskunas is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Oppenheimer since 2012. He serves on the board of directors of ICCIE, an educational organization that issues the ACI designation for captive insurance. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, spanning equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios using strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic portfolio reviews.

Andrea Owen Boyd is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors, LPL Financial, and Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Outside of finance, she is involved in community activities with Grace United Methodist Church and coordinates events for the Morant Bay High School Alumni Association. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a mix of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with specialized tools and access to insurance and alternative investment products.

Jean Crossley is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment and holds a Series 63 designation. She has 36 years of industry experience, having worked at Lincoln Investment Planning since 1989. Outside of her advisory role, Crossley serves as the 2024 Board President of the Crystal Beach Property Owners Association, where she organizes community events and manages local affairs on a volunteer basis. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm combines advisor-led portfolio management with strategic model portfolios developed by its in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Steven Rzezuski is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, National Financial Network, and Prudential. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a minority ownership interest in Lord Hobo Brewery. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a digital advisory platform, combined with access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Paul Anderson is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed accounts to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.

Christopher Barron is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal standards and oversight committees, operating at a large institutional scale with additional roles including swap dealing and futures commission merchant services.