Edward David Dipietro

Jonathan Monroe is a financial advisor at New Wave Financial LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including a senior account director position at Viant Technology Inc, an advertising technology firm. His background also includes positions at Amazon, The Trade Desk, and SEI Investments Distribution Co. New Wave Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term, discretionary investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory methods, and often utilizes third-party money managers and model portfolios from SEI Private Trust Company.

Raymond Zong is a financial advisor with Global Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Global Wealth Management in 2024, he worked at Ni Advisors and Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc. He is also involved in real estate and life and health insurance activities outside of his advisory role. Global Wealth Management provides asset management, financial planning, and capital-raising services to high-net-worth individuals and businesses. The firm constructs portfolios based on market trends and economic conditions, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis while allowing clients input on asset selection.

Paul Fair is the principal of Paul Fair Associates, LLC, an independent advisory firm, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 22 years of industry experience and has operated his own firm since 2000. In addition to advisory services, he is licensed to sell fixed insurance and fixed annuity products. Paul Fair Associates, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering managed accounts and one-time financial planning. The firm customizes asset allocation and investment strategies based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons, employing various approaches including discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Adam Snellbaker is a financial advisor at ACS Tax & Financial Advisors P.C. He holds a Series 65 designation and has over 13 years of experience, including a long tenure at Reinhart & Company CPAs before founding his independent advisory firm in 2026. ACS Tax & Financial Advisors, P.C. provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement planning, tax planning, and related consulting services to individuals, families, professionals, retirees, business owners, and trusts. The firm’s approach integrates tax planning with financial planning and investment management, using a long-term, passive investment strategy focused on diversification, asset allocation, and cost- and tax-efficiency.

Stephen Elliker is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently serving clients through his independent firm, Elliker Financial. Before founding his firm in 2025, he worked at Rodgers & Associates, Ltd., The Vanguard Group, Inc., Compass Ion Advisors, LLC, and Chartwell Investment Partners. Outside of finance, he is co-owner of Elliker Cookie Company, where he manages scheduling, business development, and sales. Elliker Financial provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, and small businesses. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies based on modern portfolio theory and incorporates ESG portfolios, managing accounts on a discretionary basis tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and goals.

William Mccartin is a financial advisor with First Financial Security, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1995. First Financial Security, LLC is a state-registered independent investment adviser serving individual clients with approximately $9.6 million in non-discretionary assets across 27 accounts. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis to implement long-term, short-term, and trading strategies, managing accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis and offering individualized portfolio management alongside limited securities advice and special consultation engagements.