Nicholas Domino is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has been associated with Guardian Life since 2013 and Park Avenue Securities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he writes disability insurance cases for MetroDi and works as an independent contractor with Lion Street focusing on life and disability insurance. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized client solutions through both advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, alongside access to proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Charlie Tarazona is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Broadridge/Solomon Page and Columbus Delivery. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is a large advisory and broker-dealer affiliate serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed accounts, and retirement advisory services, utilizing both affiliated and unaffiliated investment products, with a focus on client-approved, non-discretionary relationships.

Jimmy Torres is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Citigroup since 2016, with prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique institutional roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

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.

Jesse Mistretta is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life in 2023, he worked at New York Life and held roles in legal and business settings, including the Hollander Law Group and Calvin Klein’s legal division. He holds a Juris Doctorate but is not practicing law. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Wealth Management, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporations, and organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and supports clients with specialized programs and integrated lending options.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Patrick O Gara is an advisor at Guardian Life and holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations with two years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2024. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.