Ira Sager is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisors Capital Management, LLC. He previously worked at Optiwealth, LLC dba Optimum Wealth and First Allied Advisory Services, Inc., among other firms. Outside of advising, he teaches financial literacy courses. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management through customized accounts and model strategies. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative methods, managing over $8 billion in assets for nearly 18,000 clients.

Vincent Panizzi is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Advisors Capital Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Mainstay Capital Management, Sequoia Financial Advisors, and GHD Wealth Management. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, and the clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs, offering discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts and model strategies. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and manages over $8.1 billion in discretionary assets, operating as a sub-advisor for numerous intermediaries.

Daniel De Riso is a CFP® and CFA® affiliated with Advisors Capital Management, LLC, based in Chicago, IL, with one year of industry experience. Before joining the firm, he worked at ABCO Peerless Sprinkler Co and attended Villanova University. Outside of his advisory role, he owns RG Entertainment, LLC, an online product sales business active on social media platforms such as TikTok Shop. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and intermediary clients, providing discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and self-directed brokerage solutions. The firm combines macroeconomic analysis with fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research across various asset classes and manages over $8 billion in discretionary assets, supporting a large network of advisors and clients.

Harmony Smith is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC, joining the firm in 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Springbrook Wealth Advisors, Bank of America, Merrill, and Baird Private Wealth Management. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs, providing discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and a self-directed brokerage solution for qualified retirement plans. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative approaches and manages over $8 billion in discretionary assets, emphasizing a scalable intermediary role.

Timothy Hermann is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisors Capital Management, LLC since 2023 and previously worked at several related firms including The Roosevelt Investment Group from 2009 to 2023. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs by offering discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and self-directed brokerage solutions. The firm combines macro-level insights with detailed security analysis across multiple asset classes and manages over $8 billion in discretionary assets, distinguishing itself with its extensive intermediary relationships and scale.

Matthew Terzian is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisors Capital Management, LLC and has prior experience at Northwest Community Bank, Litchfield Bancorp, and Resources Management Corp. Outside of advisory work, he holds a 25% ownership stake in four apartment buildings in Texas. Advisors Capital Management serves individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, providing discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and self-directed brokerage solutions. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across various asset classes and manages over $8 billion in discretionary assets.

Kunal Syngal is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC in Houston, TX, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at firms including Bank of Texas Private Wealth, Comerica Securities, Ameriprise Financial Services, Oppenheimer, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs, offering discretionary portfolio management through customized accounts and model strategies. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across equity, fixed income, and tactical approaches, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets for more than 17,000 clients.

Konner Gershkoff is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisors Capital Management since 2019 and previously held roles at JWC Research and Tuition Management Systems. Advisors Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, insurance companies, and government entities, offering custom private accounts and model strategies that combine top-down macro analysis with bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research.

Richard Meyers is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at SAX Wealth Advisors, UBS Financial Services, and Bank of America/Merrill, where he spent over two decades. Outside of advising, Meyers is a managing member and primary investor in a family-owned fishing tackle store and guide service in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs, providing discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts and model strategies. The firm integrates top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across equity and fixed-income portfolios and manages over $8 billion in discretionary assets.

Rodger Isom is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Advisors Capital Management since 2023 and previously held positions at West Financial Services Inc. and 1st Portfolio Wealth Advisors. Advisors Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across proprietary equity, fixed-income, and tactical strategies, managing over $8.1 billion in assets and serving nearly 18,000 clients.

Todd Mitchell is a financial advisor with Advisors Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ategenos Capital, Orion Portfolio Solutions, Brinker Capital Securities, Foreside Financial Services, Symmetry Partners, and Virtus Investment Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the Somers Lacrosse Association, a nonprofit organization that awards scholarships and hosts an annual lacrosse tournament. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs, offering discretionary portfolio management with customized private accounts and model strategies. The firm combines top-down and bottom-up investment analysis across multiple asset classes, managing over $8 billion in assets and acting as an outsourced sub-advisor to intermediaries.

Robert Lasater is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Advisors Capital Management since 2015. Advisors Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers customized private accounts and model strategies, combining top-down macro analysis with fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research.

Charles Lieberman is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously operated C Lieberman LLC for 18 years. Lieberman also manages a profit-based business entity, Advisors Capital Planning LLC, spending limited time on this activity. Advisors Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers custom private accounts and model ETF strategies, employing a combination of macro, fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analyses.

Jacob Haynes is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Ivy Investments, Inc. and several wealth management and asset management companies. Advisors Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research, offering customized private accounts as well as model separate-account and ETF strategies.

Mark Opila is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Advisors Capital Management, LLC since 2006. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, providing discretionary portfolio management through customized accounts and model strategies. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across equity, fixed-income, and tactical approaches, managing over $8 billion in assets and acting as an outsourced sub-advisor to intermediaries.

Justin Isaac is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisors Capital Management, LLC and previously worked at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Advisors Capital Management, LLC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model separate-account and ETF strategies, and a self-directed brokerage solution for qualified retirement plans, employing a combination of macroeconomic analysis and security selection across a variety of asset classes.

Nicholas Caradonna is a financial advisor with Advisors Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. and LPL Enterprise LLC, with a seven-year period as a stay-at-home. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, providing discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and a self-directed brokerage solution for qualified retirement plans. The firm combines macroeconomic insights with detailed security analysis across multiple asset classes and manages over $8 billion in discretionary assets, acting as an outsourced sub-advisor and offering additional services such as affiliated mutual fund strategies and insurance agency ownership.

Felipe Mejia is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisors Capital Management, LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Northstar Financial Planners, Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and Valic Financial Advisors. Advisors Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management as an outsourced investment manager to individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. The firm utilizes a combination of top‑down macro analysis and bottom‑up security selection across fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative strategies, managing over $8.1 billion in discretionary assets.

Kevin Strauss is a CFA® charterholder with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisors Capital Management, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 17 years at Abner, Herrman and Brock. Advisors Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research, offering customized private accounts and model strategies across various asset classes.

Theodore Shediac Jr. is a financial advisor with Advisors Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Measured Wealth Private Client Group, LLC, Altus Capital, and Winchester Management. Advisors Capital Management serves a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, employee benefit plans, and the clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs, providing discretionary portfolio management through customized accounts and model strategies. The firm combines macro and security-level analysis across equity, fixed-income, and tactical approaches, managing over $8 billion in assets with a scale that supports extensive intermediary relationships.