John Kortze IV is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of advisory duties, he serves as treasurer for the Newtown Volunteer Ambulance in Newtown, CT. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions.

Matthew Jorgensen is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Investment Management, Morgan Stanley, and Summit Financial Resources. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing an integrated range of investment and placement services.

Cary Kortze is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Kortze is a partner in Kortze Brothers Wealth Management Group and is also involved with Steward Partners Global Advisory in a non-investment insurance capacity. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Christopher Alexis is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of rental properties, which he manages with limited time outside of securities trading hours. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research, acting also as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Scott Stewart is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc from 2016 to 2020. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing a range of investment and placement services through its integrated platform.

Emilija Gaubaite is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in New York, NY. She holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Group, she worked at Family Management Corporation and Fiduciary Trust Company International. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a multi-manager approach called the “Capital System,” emphasizing fundamental research and a long-term horizon across separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investment vehicles.

Charles Catalanotto is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in New York, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Banc Of America Investment Services, Quick & Reilly, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant, supporting large-scale and bespoke discretionary solutions.

Leon Yuan is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 credential with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Shenkman Capital Management, alongside involvement with Baruch College. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors and offers investment advisory, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s advisory services include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, with a client base supported by a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary business lines.

Steven Wilson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life since 2011 and also operates his own CPA and CFA tax return preparation and consulting business. Additionally, he has been affiliated with Fordham University since 2007. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and proprietary investment solutions.

Daniel Helmick is a financial advisor at First Manhattan Co. LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with First Manhattan since 1997 and holds the Series 63 designation. First Manhattan Co. LLC provides investment management and financial planning services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, as well as trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, research-driven, value-oriented management and integrates wealth planning with portfolio management.

Nitika Sethi is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2010. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and leverages its large institutional scale and specialized market roles to provide bespoke discretionary solutions and extensive research capabilities.

Michael Guarnieri is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Integrated Wealth Concepts since 2023. In addition to his advisory role, Guarnieri is a certified public accountant at Scheer Guarnieri & Associates CPAs LLP, where he has worked since 2011. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing customized portfolios primarily consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income with a long-term investment approach.

John Lockwood Jr. is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Independent Financial Group, LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm operates as a registered broker-dealer and provides investment banking, placement services, and a comprehensive investment platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple asset classes.

Minde Lu is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Flushing, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2012 and has worked with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2006. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Giancarlo Barone is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Barone serves as a board member for the Seton Hall Preparatory School Alumni Association. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a Private Advisor model and an integrated investment platform, while also operating as a registered broker-dealer.

Michael Beloff is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, having joined in 2024, and has held previous roles at LPL Financial, Mass Mutual Investors Services, METLIFE Securities, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an open-architecture model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client goals.

Anthony Adamo is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. 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 with oversight committees to select and monitor managers, and it operates with large institutional scale including roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Gianni Dimeglio is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with William Blair, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he spent nine years at TD Bank, N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

Leigh Moglia is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley, Lebenthal Wealth Advisors, Yorkbridge Wealth Partners, and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and employs both active and passive strategies across various asset classes.

Matthew Martinez is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Rockefeller Capital Management and Morgan Stanley. Prior to his financial career, he held teaching positions at Pace University, University at Albany, and multiple schools in New York. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting with broker-dealer services, offering a Private Advisor model and an integrated investment platform that includes equities, fixed income, and alternatives.