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John Agoglia is the sole advisor at Advanced Portfolio Services LLC in Saint James, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at E D & F Man Capital Markets Inc since 2013 and operates JDA Trading LLC, a personal investment vehicle focused on trading and analyzing investment opportunities. Advanced Portfolio Services LLC is a state-registered investment adviser offering discretionary portfolio management and consultation services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, and corporations. The firm employs a global macro investment approach combining technical and qualitative analysis, with portfolios that may include index exposure, selective hedging, and options or margin strategies.

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor at Freemind Financial Advisory with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, Jefferies, and Wolfe Research. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Freemind Consumer Products LLC, an online retail business unrelated to investment services. Freemind Financial Advisory serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and charitable organizations by offering asset management, financial planning, estate planning, retirement plan services, accounting, tax, and fractional CFO services. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-based investment approach and combines retirement plan consulting with accounting and CFO services, managing approximately $7 million for a specialized client base.

Gina Giannou is the sole advisor at Life Planning Agency, Inc, an independent registered investment adviser. She holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to founding her firm, she worked at Ronald Seroda CPA PC for seven years and currently owns and operates GIGL Accounting Inc., a tax preparation and bookkeeping business. Life Planning Agency, Inc provides discretionary portfolio management and securities-based investment advice to individuals, families, closely held pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $4 million in client assets and employs a diversified investment approach emphasizing fundamental analysis and dividend-paying companies.

Christopher Wargas is a financial advisor with First Shelbourne LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to founding First Shelbourne in 2020, he spent 20 years with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. His background includes a long tenure as a police sergeant. First Shelbourne is an independent registered investment adviser that manages portfolios for individuals, high net worth clients, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm uses proprietary tiered model portfolios composed of low-cost exchange-traded funds and generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis.

Andrew Bogart is the sole advisor at Bogart Advisory Group LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of experience in financial advising. Prior to founding his advisory firm in 2026, he worked at Northwell Health for six years and Ally Anesthesia for four years. Bogart Advisory Group LLC serves high-net-worth individuals by providing ongoing portfolio management services tailored to client-specific goals and risk tolerance. The firm combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory to manage long-term investments across mutual funds, equities, ETFs, and fixed-income securities while acting as a fiduciary for retirement accounts.

Joseph Carbone is a CFP® certificant with 21 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has been the sole advisor at Focus Planning Group since 2015 and also holds insurance licensure as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Focus Planning Group serves individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio management. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, primarily utilizing diversified, low-cost passive ETFs alongside other asset types, and provides educational workshops on personal finance and investing.