Patricia Smagin is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. She is also involved with Kentra Advisory Services LLC, providing fee-based investment advisory services and client reviews. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm provides services ranging from fiduciary consulting and plan design to employee education and pooled plan solutions, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets with a focus that includes large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Rw Barnes Jr. is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2018, following roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Barnes also serves as president and CEO of Richard W Barnes Jr Wealth Management Inc., a tax reporting entity. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Timothy Longo is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes nine years at American Capital Partners, LLC. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad mix of institutional and individual clients. The firm serves very large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts.

Melody Fuller is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Her prior experience includes roles at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., where she worked for over a decade. Citigroup Global Markets serves both individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, with a notable scale and market presence including in-house research and unique roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Keith Edmonson is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at PlanMember since 2014 and has been affiliated with Mutual, Inc. since 1993, where he is involved in insurance and financial sales as well as tax preparation. Outside of PlanMember, he has a longstanding role with UPS since 2009. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services such as seminars, personalized planning, and separation counseling.

Jeffrey Spiro is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual Inc. and PlanMember Securities Corporation since 2010 and was associated with the School Administrators Association of New York State from 2008 to 2025. He is also involved in the sale of fixed insurance products through MUTUAL, INC. / Daybright Financial. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation framework managing risk-based mutual-fund portfolios and offers education and support services including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Steffan Hagendorf is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 12 years before joining Kestra in 2022. He is also involved with Hagendorf & Havell Wealth Management, providing financial and insurance services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

David Rivera Rivera is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup since 2021 and previously held positions at Merrill and Citibank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services, and implements a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Eugene Donohue is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been president of Eugene J Donohue Inc. and Donohue & Associates, Inc. since 1983. Outside of advising, he serves as a director at Skilles Unlimited, a non-investment-related business. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm operates a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Shihhua Wang is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Wang has been with Citigroup since 2013. Outside of the financial industry, Wang is involved in travel and leisure consulting, including roles as a travel agent and independent consultant specializing in travel, fine dining, and leisure activities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Thomas Leonard is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a 30-year career in the financial markets, he has led Institutional Sales teams for several major global financial firms and guided sophisticated investors through significant market events including the 1987 Stock Market Crash, the ERM Currency Crisis, the Dot-Com Stock Crisis, 9/11, and the 2008 Great Financial Crisis. This extensive experience has equipped him with practical knowledge to help individual investors navigate financial uncertainty. Thomas specializes in a broad range of client focus areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning, and retirement income. He and his team adopt a consultative approach to develop customized financial strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals. As an active manager, Thomas is adept at adjusting clients’ portfolios to shifting market conditions, emphasizing organization and planning as keys to successful investing. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University and a Master of Business Administration from Fordham University, and he holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Thomas participates in community service through involvement with the American Cancer Society. In addition to his professional interests, he enjoys golfing, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his wife and four daughters.

Colette Bitzas is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising at Osaic. Her prior roles include 14 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and over two decades leading M.A.S. Planning Services and contributing to Poh's Institute. She also serves as Vice President of the 3 Village Chamber of Commerce, promoting local business in her community. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm uses a model-based investment approach with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services across multiple platforms.

Brian Krauthamer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley and has previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive asset management.

Brian Quatrale is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes nine years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and 34 years with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Paul Donahue Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple managed account options supported by various analytical tools.

Irie Adams is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Her prior experience includes positions at Teachers Federal Credit Union and several other firms. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Lauren Parente is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved processes in its advisory services.

Joshua Marino is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2023 and previously spent seven years at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kate Tastrom is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at OSAIC, where she has been since 2017. Her prior roles include positions at National Planning Corporation, TimeCapital Investor Advisory Services Inc, and Neuberger Berman BD LLC. Outside of her advisory work, Tastrom serves as recording secretary for the Shoreham Civic Organization and is a member of the Shoreham Village Finance Committee. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party managers.

Amanda Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Osaic with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and AXA Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales through Heritage Harbor Financial Associates and Highland Capital Brokerage. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across multiple programs. The firm’s investment approach centers on model‑based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with tools that support discretionary strategies and third‑party manager selection.