Mark Stern is a financial advisor at Stone Ridge Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Laurel Wealth Advisors and Integrated Wealth Concepts, LLC. Stone Ridge Advisors is an independent, SEC-registered solo-practitioner firm managing approximately $36.5 million for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing proprietary blended investment models that integrate multiple analytical approaches and emphasize diversification, rebalancing, and a long-term investment horizon.

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.

Daniel D'ordine is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, operating through his firm, DDO Advisory Services, LLC, since 2010. He is also a licensed insurance broker specializing in life, disability, and long-term care policies. DDO Advisory Services provides financial planning and fee-based investment management to individuals, families, working professionals, small business owners, retirees, and trusts. The firm primarily uses pooled investments such as mutual funds and ETFs, generally offers non-discretionary investment advice, and may engage third-party managers for specialized strategies with client oversight.

I work with women who feel unseen by traditional financial service providers, and are tired of being talked at instead of spoken to. This includes women breadwinners, who want to be sure they're doing all they can with their money to secure the future; and women who feel like they should be able to create a financial plan but aren't sure where to start. Outside of financial planning, I serve on the board of a non-profit affordable housing network in the metro New York area, am active in my local Rotary Club, and am slowly learning how to build a garden that is friendly to pollinators and unappealing to rabbits. My journey has included life and work in India, Vietnam and other places, an MBA from Cornell University, several years on a trading floor right out of college and stops along the way that contribute to the life experience that I bring to each of you.

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.

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.

Luke Timm is a financial advisor at Timm Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked as a Tradesman Program Manager. Timm Financial Services is a small, state-registered advisory firm that provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and other small entities. The firm combines portfolio management with in-house tax and accounting services and offers separate estate-planning engagements, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with a tactical allocation strategy.

Frederick Timm is a financial advisor with Timm Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining his current firm, he worked at Equitable Advisors, The Leaders Group, Allstate Insurance, and Signator Investors. He also owns and operates Fred Timm CPA, providing tax and accounting preparation services. Timm Financial Services is a small, state-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and small entities with fee-based investment management and financial planning. The firm combines portfolio management with in-house tax, accounting, and estate planning services, employing a tactical allocation strategy that uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Dyer Mccabe Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® practicing with Kilter Group, where he has been since 2024. He has 21 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Primerica Advisors and seven years at Invst, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he manages Kilter Consulting, LLC, which provides consulting services in generational transitions, sale preparation, and exit planning. Kilter Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a macro-environmental, tactical asset allocation approach and integrates digital estate-document services, insurance brokerage, and consulting as part of its multi-office advisory platform.

Laura Betros is a financial advisor at D'Arcangelo Financial Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Willis Towers Watson from 2014 to 2019 before joining D'Arcangelo Financial Advisors. D'Arcangelo Financial Advisors is a fee-based advisory firm serving employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and individual clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, pension and 401(k) consulting, and participant education, implementing investment strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and annuities with a long-term focus.

John Cina Jr. is a PFS™ credentialed advisor at D'Arcangelo Financial Advisors, LLC with 4 years of industry experience and over 27 years affiliated with the firm. He has held roles at Prager Metis CPAs as a partner since 2020 and is the owner of CARJAC, Inc., an investment-related business. Additionally, he manages Exotic Hardwoods LLC, a woodworking and hardwood sales company. D'Arcangelo Financial Advisors is a fee-based firm serving employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and individual clients. The firm provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension/401(k) plan advisory services, emphasizing pension consulting and participant education through tools like Investment Policy Statements, tax software, and custodial automation.

Derek Doyle is a Series 65 licensed advisor at John G. Ullman & Associates, Inc, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm in 2023, he worked at Rhinebeck Bank for two years and held various roles including a five-year tenure at Subway. John G. Ullman & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as charitable institutions and corporations, generally focusing on relationships with at least $250,000 in assets. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management with financial planning, emphasizing value-based investment analysis and family-level risk segmentation.

Christina White is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Kilter Group, joining the firm in 2025, and has prior experience at Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, Beacon Pointe Advisors, Keeney Financial Group, Triad Advisors, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Egan, Berger & Weiner. She is also registered as an insurance agent involved in the sale of life, health, and accident insurance products. Kilter Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a macro-environmental, tactical asset-allocation process and incorporates multiple tools and services, including third-party risk analysis, independent managers, and estate-planning document access, across its multi-office platform.

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.

Geoffrey Dann is a financial advisor at Sheets Smith Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously managed Dann Asset Advisors, LLC for 13 years. In addition to his advisory role, he co-manages a family real estate business and serves as treasurer and investment committee member for the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development, as well as a member of the investment committee for the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Sheets Smith Wealth Management serves individuals, families, and institutional clients, providing investment management, wealth preservation, and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation and a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach, incorporating a range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Thomas Betros is a financial advisor with D'Arcangelo Financial Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Fidelity Investments, Blueprint Financial Group, TD Ameritrade, and Commonwealth Financial Network. D'Arcangelo Financial Advisors is a fee-based firm serving employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and individual clients. The team provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) advisory services, emphasizing pension consulting, participant education, and the use of written Investment Policy Statements to guide long-term investment strategies.

Cheryl Stuart is a financial advisor with The Marshall Financial Group LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She is the founder and president of Stuart Associates, Inc., an advisory firm specializing in securities and financial planning since 1984. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner and controlling member of Historic Properties Preservation, LLC, which focuses on the acquisition and restoration of historic investment properties. The Marshall Financial Group LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $593 million in assets, offering services such as fee-based asset management, retirement and estate planning, and education planning, with a portfolio approach centered on asset allocation models and a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, and managed stock accounts.

Brian Di Filippo is a financial advisor at D'Arcangelo Financial Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously held roles at Prager Metis CPAs LLC and D'Arcangelo & Co. LLP. Outside of advising, Di Filippo is involved in several CPA-related business activities. D'Arcangelo Financial Advisors is a fee-based firm serving employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and individual clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting, emphasizing pension plan advisory and participant education through workshops and newsletters.