Lorely Machin is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. She has been with the firm since 2003. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses and select external clients. The firm operates through specialized divisions that deliver equity and fixed-income analysis, long-term capital market assumptions, and model portfolio solutions without exercising investment discretion or holding client assets.

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.

Evan Arnold is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Jersey City, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and bringing six years of experience at the firm. He previously worked at Avedro, Inc. and is involved in fixed insurance sales as an additional business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets through a range of managed-account programs and third-party asset manager platforms.

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.

Dominique Vitalis is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Carson Wealth, Vitalis worked at CWM, LLC, Taylor Financial, Royal Alliance, Bank of America, Merrill, Monumental Sports and Entertainment, and Georgetown University. Outside of advisory work, Vitalis is involved in flipping residential properties. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating a large enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion under management. The firm offers services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing model portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and providing access to alternative investments and third-party sub-advisors.

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.

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.

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.

Martin Eisenstein is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrated Wealth Concepts, he worked at RMR Wealth Builders, Financial Gravity Family Office Services, and Forta Financial Group. Eisenstein also operates a separate legal and accounting practice and provides tax planning and business management services through related entities he owns. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, 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, using custom portfolios and a mix of internal and third-party management strategies.

Anthony Marotti is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC since 2020. Prior to this, he worked for 13 years at Berson & Corrado Investment Advisors, LLC. He is president of the Anthony Marotti Memorial Scholarship Foundation, which supports youth sports through scholarships and donations, and serves on the board of the Union College Fighting Dutchmen Gridiron Club, a booster organization for the college football team. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement plan advisory, using customized portfolios with a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, and combines its enterprise scale with a broad selection of model and wrap-fee options.

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.

Michael Millman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in insurance solutions for client needs not met by Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions, including a digital advisory platform.

Nicholas Capezzuto is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at StoneX Financial Inc., Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Ameriprise, and Burklow & Rotella, LLC. He also serves as a consultant for knowledge-on-demand firms Alphasights and Dialectia, providing insights on advisory services. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account solutions.

Christopher Viola is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 66 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at JP Morgan Chase and Park Avenue Securities. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, and organizations. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment management through a combination of advisor-led discretionary strategies and model-based programs, supported by multiple proprietary and third-party platforms.

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.

Michael Berkowitz is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 credential and ten years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2019 and previously spent six years at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, offering financial planning and portfolio management alongside specialized programs and alternative investments. The firm’s advisory teams customize strategies using proprietary research and collaborate closely with multiple Goldman Sachs affiliates to provide integrated financial solutions.

Patrick Regan is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Mariner with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Premier Path Wealth Partners, Merrill Lynch, and Lakeland Bank. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house and third-party research and provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Evan Heller is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, and nonprofit organizations, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and a digital advisory platform.