David Sterman is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the sole advisor at Huguenot Financial Planning in New Paltz, NY, and has worked at LPL Financial and Prime Technology LLC. He contributes external writing to industry publications. Huguenot Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment consultations to individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, pension, and charitable clients. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term investment strategies using low-cost indexed funds and offers a range of engagement options including hourly, fixed-project, and subscription-based services without ongoing asset management or discretionary trading authority.

Takuya Arai is a financial advisor at Benkei Asset Management with 3 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Benkei Asset Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Arai is the CEO of an online newsletter focused on U.S. stocks for Japanese investors. Benkei Asset Management is an independent registered adviser serving affluent individual and business clients in the U.S. and abroad, particularly in Japan. The firm employs a combination of fundamental valuation and quantitative analysis to construct concentrated portfolios aimed at long-term capital appreciation.

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.

Peter Banta is a financial advisor at Beyond Wealth Management Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked in various roles including positions at KC Engineering and Land Surveying and RBT CPA's, LLP. Beyond Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory services to individuals, pension and 401(k) plans, trusts, endowments, and businesses. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases, offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting.

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.

Jerry Schuder is a financial advisor at Sage Investment Advisers LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate management and investment through Dollhouse Properties LLC and participates in coin trading via Willow Tree Coin Rarities LLC. Sage Investment Advisers LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $224.7 million across 245 client relationships and focuses on customized, long-term portfolios emphasizing exchange-traded funds and individual bonds.

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.

Charles Levinson is a financial advisor at Sage Investment Advisers LLC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Outside of advising, Levinson is involved in a rare coin collection business and co-owns a company that purchases and sells coins at auctions and trade shows. Sage Investment Advisers LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $224.7 million across 245 client relationships, focusing on customized, long-term portfolios that emphasize exchange-traded funds and individual bonds.

Christopher Drouin is a financial advisor with Beyond Wealth Management Group, LLC in New Paltz, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He worked at United/Mutual of Omaha from 2002 to 2018 before joining Beyond Wealth Management Group in 2018. Drouin serves on the executive committee of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a board member of Woodland Pond Continuing Care Retirement Community. Beyond Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory services to individuals, pension and 401(k) plans, trusts, endowments, and businesses. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and manages accounts on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis, incorporating portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting.

David Cross is a financial advisor with Beyond Wealth Management Group, LLC in New Paltz, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Beyond Wealth Management Group since 2018 and has a long history with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and related entities dating back to 1997. Outside of advisory services, he is a licensed insurance agent authorized to sell a range of insurance products including life, health, and long-term care insurance. Beyond Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory services to individuals, pension and 401(k) plans, trusts, endowments, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of analytical methods and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, incorporating third-party managers through the AssetMark platform.

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.

Joseph Guarneri is a financial advisor at Sage Investment Advisers LLC with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has been with Sage Investment Advisers since 2019. Sage Investment Advisers LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $224.7 million across about 245 client relationships, focusing on customized, long-term portfolios that emphasize exchange-traded funds and individual bonds.

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.

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.

Jon Tanner is a financial advisor at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. He has worked with Summit Advisory Solutions, Ltd., Summit Advisory Solutions, Summit Financial Group, and McDonald & McDonald, Inc., where he provides bookkeeping services outside of investment activities. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines financial planning with portfolio management, offering customized strategies that include third-party sub-advisors accessed through the AssetMark platform.

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.

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.