Shawn Erickson is a financial advisor at TruNorth Financial LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual, Regeneron, and EY. TruNorth Financial LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $38.9 million across about 123 accounts, focusing on ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, equities, and insurance products, and employs a long-term trading approach supported by fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Thomas Brotanek is a financial advisor at Aviles Capital Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Aviles Capital Management since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with ABS Jets, a.s., a business he has been associated with since 2007. Aviles Capital Management LLC provides fee-based portfolio management focused on long-term growth for individual clients and trusts. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach centered on fundamental analysis and a concentrated allocation to undervalued equities, alongside U.S. Treasury securities and other instruments to manage risk and capital protection.

Christopher Pollard is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Great Path Planning since 2016 and previously held roles at USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Pollard owns and operates Great Path Tax Services, providing seasonal tax preparation and planning. Great Path Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, as well as retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on customized, passive-oriented portfolios using low-cost index funds and ETFs, with discretionary management and regular client reviews to align investment strategies with financial and tax planning goals.

Mark Lazarczyk is a financial advisor at HV Capital Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked for Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. for ten years. HV Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines a proprietary Macroeconomic Signal Matrix with scenario-based frameworks to guide strategic asset allocation and tactical positioning, and it offers a subscription-based research product with market commentary and thematic insights.

Ronald Mayfield is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at HV Capital Management, where he has worked since 2025, following an 11-year tenure at Hudson Valley Investment Advisors. HV Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a proprietary Macroeconomic Signal Matrix to combine macroeconomic and thematic analysis with security-level research, supporting both strategic asset allocation and tactical positioning.

Danielle Arlotta is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Brooklyn Plans LLC, where she has worked since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Financial Planning Concepts of America, The Vanguard Group, and Pollack Financial Group. Outside of her advisory work, she is also employed as an airline flight attendant. Brooklyn Plans LLC provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach using index funds and ETFs, while also engaging outside managers and constructing custom portfolios.

Kristen Euretig is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial planning. She has been with Brooklyn Plans LLC since 2016. Brooklyn Plans LLC provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach using diversified, low-turnover portfolios built with index funds and ETFs, and maintains a formal due-diligence process for outside managers.

Philip Deangelo is a financial advisor at Focused Wealth Management, Inc. in Newburgh, NY, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Securities America, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. He serves on the investment committee for the foundation of Mount Saint Mary’s College and is the owner of AMK Flour Shop LLC, a local bakery. Focused Wealth Management, Inc. advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and a variety of institutional and tax-exempt entities. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative screening process and an Investment Selection and Monitoring Committee to guide portfolio management, which typically includes ETFs, equities, mutual funds, and bonds.

Maria Kondracki Dwyer is a financial advisor with Compass Capital Corporation, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 48 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. She is the owner of Strategic Planning Inc., which focuses on life insurance sales, and serves as a member of the board of trustees for Keiser University and Everglades University. Compass Capital Corporation provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation and efficient-frontier portfolio optimization, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and sub-advisors as appropriate.

Michael Rundle is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. He has worked at Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2006. Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) investment approach and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, 401(k) consulting, and mutual fund management.

Hillary Martinez is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. with background experience at JP Morgan Chase and Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. She has also worked in academic and nonprofit roles, including positions at The City College of New York and the Marketer Foundation. Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm employs a growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) investment approach and manages a registered mutual fund.

Charles Yarnold is a financial advisor with Focused Wealth Management, Inc. in Newburgh, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Focused Wealth Management since 2010 and previously at Securities America, Inc. Yarnold has held leadership roles in local business networking groups, including serving as president of a BNI chapter until October 2023. Focused Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional and tax-exempt entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and a proprietary wrap-fee program. The firm employs a quantitative screening process and an Investment Selection and Monitoring Committee to guide portfolio construction and management.

Brianna Sternkopf is a financial advisor at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Aspire Financial Group, and Cadaret Grant. Sternkopf is also a professor in the Business Department at SUNY Orange Community College. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-advisor investment advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines customized portfolio construction with third-party sub-advisors accessed through the AssetMark platform and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management services.

Maria Manrique Alvarez is a financial advisor at Focused Wealth Management, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Northwestern Mutual. Focused Wealth Management, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional and tax-exempt entities. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative screening process and an Investment Selection and Monitoring Committee to manage portfolios comprised of ETFs, equities, mutual funds, and bonds.

Matthew Wyant is an Investment Adviser Representative and Investment Associate at Focused Wealth Management, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Focused Wealth Management, he worked at Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chief Financial Officer of Shmucks LLC, a retail ice cream shop, and is a partner and accounting manager at Valley Pro Services LLC, a residential and commercial painting company. Focused Wealth Management, Inc. advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional and tax-exempt entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with financial planning services. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative screening process and an Investment Selection and Monitoring Committee to guide portfolio construction, which typically includes ETFs, individual equities, mutual funds, and bonds.

James Serkes is a financial advisor at Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jefferies & Company, Inc. for eight years and has been with Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Leo's Tavern, a restaurant in Garden City, NY. Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm uses a growth-at-a-reasonable-price framework that integrates economic analysis with fundamental and technical research across various asset classes.

Ryan Swanson is a financial advisor at Focused Wealth Management, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. He also supports administrative tasks within the firm. Focused Wealth Management, Inc. advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional and tax-exempt entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, proprietary wrap-fee programs, and financial planning services. The firm utilizes a proprietary quantitative screening process and an Investment Selection and Monitoring Committee to guide portfolio construction and monitoring.

John Del Bene III is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Focused Wealth Management, Inc. in Newburgh, NY, with experience that includes roles at Focused Wealth Management and OSAIC since 2024. Prior to his financial advisory career, he worked at DoorDash and was employed at Mount Saint Mary College and Arlington High School. He also has experience running a lawn maintenance business. Focused Wealth Management, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional and tax-exempt entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and consultation services. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative screening process and committee oversight to guide portfolio construction, which commonly includes ETFs, equities, mutual funds, and bonds.

Curt Schultzberg is a financial advisor at Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, TD Ameritrade, and American Portfolios Advisors. Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm uses a growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) approach that integrates economic analysis with fundamental and technical research across multiple asset classes.

Steven Maurer is a financial advisor at Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hudson Valley Investment Advisors since 2023. Outside of finance, he is the owner and president of Mill Pond Cleaners, a dry cleaning business he has managed since 2014. Orange Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm employs a growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) investment approach and is notable for managing a registered mutual fund and its affiliation with a bank holding company and a sister bank/trust.