William Dwyer III is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and Flourish Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he serves as managing partner and 50% owner. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Jhuriko Then is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 13 years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 designations and have worked at KeyBank and Key Investment Services since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client direction and model selection, providing recommendations and oversight while intermediating access to third-party discretionary managers.

Matthew Laurence is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over thirty-two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory Services and Kestra Investment Services in 2024, he spent 23 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He is also a partner in several insurance-related businesses, including Madison Consulting Group, LLC and Quantum Financial Strategies, Inc. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and investment advice. The firm serves large institutional investors as well as plan sponsors, with assets under management nearing $79.8 billion and a range of third-party managed solutions.

Douglas Kuring is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, Reby Advisors, and Triad Advisors. Kuring provides investment advisory services through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active managers overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Gregory Sirett is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and GWFS Equities, Inc. He currently receives trailing commissions on previously sold business. 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’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing rather than short-term forecasts.

Nicole Turosky is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Northwestern Mutual, and GreenWell Financial. She is based in Ridgefield, CT. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure.

Kimberly Jackson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including GWFS Equities, Advised Assets Group, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the Mahopac Varsity Cheer Blue and Gold Booster Club. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Michael Benedetto is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Neuberger Berman, LLC before joining T. Rowe Price in 2023. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory program combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management. The service uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs and targets individual investors and households with a focus on retirement goals.

Taranbir Sawhney is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and New York Life, as well as his current positions at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales outside of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individual and institutional clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs that utilize both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Brian Engelhardt is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been associated with various entities under Bankers Life since 2010, including Bankers Life & Casualty where he works as an insurance agent offering Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a blend of fundamental and technical analysis to manage client portfolios.

Patrick Doherty is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked with firms including LPL Financial and Triad Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee and quantitative and fundamental research.

Damian Petta is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Katonah, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Harvestwealth Partners, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he plays guitar at local bars and restaurants. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, and compliance. The firm offers various investment solutions and model portfolios, supporting advisors who often operate under their own business names while providing advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Joseph Steffy III is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fahnestock & Co., Inc. since 1992. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of DAY REALTY CORP., a real estate investment company. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services such as discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, consulting, and retirement services. The firm employs strategic and tactical asset allocation along with various investment vehicles to meet client objectives and acts as a qualified custodian for client assets.

Anthony Veiga Jr. is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with over 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer firefighter in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm serving over 24,000 clients with approximately $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisor-managed and model-based investment solutions, employing an open-architecture approach that incorporates external platforms and third-party managers.

Joseph Viggiani is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at SCOTTRADE, Inc. from 2014 to 2017 before joining Transamerica in 2017. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by offering managed portfolios and investment education services. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios to provide personalized asset allocation and retirement planning advice.

Zachary Babineau is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Bridgelight Financial Advisors, and Fiducient Advisors. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and access to managed account options for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a diversified investment approach combining passive and active management, with portfolio oversight by an internal Investment Committee.

Zachary Ruttenberg is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Newburgh, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Ruttenberg Capital Group, LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Ruttenberg serves as a board member of the Newburgh Jewish Community Center and is involved in a jewelry and diamond sales business. Eagle Strategies serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory programs tailored to client and plan sponsor needs, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and an integrated structure linked to New York Life.

Andrew Lavoie is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, AGW Group, and Tradition Securities and Derivatives LLC. He serves as Treasurer on the board of Mookie's Miracle, a nonprofit organization. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services alongside financial and business consulting. The firm employs a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports various account-level solutions, including lending and donor-advised funds.

Robert Cipriano is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 65 designations. His prior work experience includes roles at KeyBank and Key Investment Services LLC. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight.

John Smoot Jr. is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Integrated Wealth Concepts since 2016 and previously spent 13 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. 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 consulting services, employing a long-term approach while managing customized portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.