John Shall is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. Before joining Cetera Planning Partners, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, among other firms. He serves as treasurer of the Staten Island Political Alliance and is a member of the executive committee for the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health Care System Board of Trustees. He is also chairman of the board of trustees at Staten Island University Hospital. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services, emphasizing diversified allocations through mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Pier Mutovic is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Affinity FCU, LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial Services, and M&T Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen in Philadelphia. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, providing bespoke solutions and utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Mark Morgan Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2017, and previously worked at Summit Risk Management, Inc. and Summit Equities, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. He also provides administrative services through Private Advisor Group, operating under the Bleakley Financial Group DBA. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizes technology platforms like Orion and Pontera, and provides access to both proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Roshanna Richardson is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and TD Bank. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs along with brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program featuring ETF-based portfolios managed by proprietary algorithms, as well as a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Matthew Monahan is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Basking Ridge, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities in 2019, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he assists clients with final expense planning to provide liquidity for estate-related costs. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options, supporting both traditional and active investment approaches.

Hyunjin Hong is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2017 and is also involved with SAFE Benefits Consulting Group, where he manages daily branch operations. Additionally, Hong serves as an insurance agent, placing and servicing life insurance for clients. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment strategies overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Alec Tran is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has ownership roles in multiple rental property businesses and manages a merchant services company. Alec also operates a tax preparation service. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment models, operating as both a registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Regina Kelly is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of experience, currently with Janney Montgomery Scott. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for seven years and Edward Jones for one year. Kelly operates out of Short Hills, NJ. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional sponsors, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Bryce Brotherton is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021. Prior to that, he was with The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and has additional experience in other roles, including at Centenary College. 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 strategic allocation models and manager selections through multiple platforms, integrating capabilities across Goldman Sachs affiliates to deliver tailored wealth management solutions.

Ellen Rich is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021, following 17 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines centralized investment resources and model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management to deliver tailored wealth solutions.

Brian Ararat is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, Uber, and Value Line. He is also affiliated with Southern New Hampshire University. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with oversight committees to select and monitor managers, blending institutional scale with unique market roles such as swap dealing and futures commission services.

Martin Eisenstein is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has a longstanding background as a CPA and attorney, with over 40 years providing legal and accounting services through his own firms. He is also involved in business and family office management through multiple related entities he owns. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 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, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing customized portfolios and a combination of internal and third-party asset management strategies.

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.

Robert Wands is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, where he has worked since 2010. He has 16 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Rotary of Roselle/Roselle Park and is an elected board member of the Wychwood Gardens Co-op. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning and retirement plan advice, managing a mix of in-house and third-party investment strategies overseen by an Investment Management & Research team using both strategic and tactical approaches.

Michael Millman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2017. Millman is also involved in insurance services addressing needs not covered by Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs alongside financial and business consulting. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs a range of investment strategies including model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice solutions.

Christopher Viola is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and JP Morgan Chase. Primerica Advisors is part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, which serves a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, employing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

Alan Curley Jr. is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Lincoln Investment since 2017. He previously worked for Legend Equities Corporation for 15 years and MetLife Investment Fund Services LLC for one year. Curley serves as treasurer for the Knights of Columbus Council 3359, managing the council’s investment-related accounts. Lincoln Investment provides financial planning and retirement plan advice to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a blend of advisor-managed and firm-managed portfolios utilizing strategic and tactical investment approaches, overseeing approximately $22.9 billion in advisory assets.

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.

Nicholas Caruso is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ShopRite, Equitable Advisors, and World Finers Foods, Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by a combination of in-house research and third-party managers, alongside unique tax and administrative capabilities.

Pablo Idrovo is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Park Avenue Securities and JPMorgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he assists clients with buying and selling real estate. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs.