John Smit is a financial advisor with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Jefferies LLC since 2015 and joined Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC in 2023. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a customized, collaborative planning process supported by third-party software and scenario analyses, focusing on comprehensive planning rather than security-specific investment recommendations.

Denise Farlekas is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2015 to 2022. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm follows a customized, collaborative planning process using third-party software and scenario analysis to assist clients with a wide range of planning topics.

Karen Armstrong is a financial advisor with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Jefferies & Company, Inc. since 2010. Armstrong serves as an officer of the Kevin Armstrong MD Memorial Sports Foundation, a nonprofit providing sports opportunities for underserved students in Santa Ana, California. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a customized, collaborative planning process supported by third-party software and scenario analysis, focusing on a wide range of planning topics without providing security-specific investment recommendations.

Ricardo Krulig Gelman is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Jefferies LLC since 2017 and HSBC from 2010 to 2017. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a customized planning process covering a range of topics, including tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning, and uses third-party software and probabilistic modeling to support financial plan development.

Gabriel Tishelman is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license. He has four years of industry experience and is currently employed at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC and Jefferies LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Coastal Equities, Inc., Coastal Investment Advisors, Inc., and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he tutors students in CFA subjects through an online platform. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm follows a customized, collaborative planning process and uses third-party software and Monte Carlo simulations to support goal-based financial planning.

Ryan Michaelsen is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Emigrant Bank and Emigrant Mortgage Company. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a customized planning process covering areas such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, concentrated stock reviews, and philanthropic planning.

Kristopher Giordano is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Jefferies LLC, Leucadia Asset Management LLC, HSBC Private Bank, and Fidelity Investments. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and various organizations. The firm offers a collaborative, customized planning process covering topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning using third-party financial planning software.

Gregory Cho is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Leucadia Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, Cho is the founder and president of SafetyPlus, Inc, a manufacturer and distributor of personal protective equipment, where he oversees financials and major business decisions. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a customized, collaborative planning process that includes tax, estate, and executive compensation planning among other services.

Ryan De Walt is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sei, Silver Leaf Partners, and Zurich North America. Ryan's background also includes a period in academia at Franklin & Marshall College and Lehigh University. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a customized, collaborative planning process covering topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning, using third-party software and scenario analysis tools to support planning outcomes.

Gonzalo Segnini is a financial advisor with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of trustees for The Cushman School and is involved with an art gallery business. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a customized, collaborative planning process supported by third-party software and offers a broad range of planning topics without providing security-specific investment recommendations.

Robert Peyreigne is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Peyreigne has been with Jefferies since 2016, serving both Jefferies LLC and its investment advisory subsidiary. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm provides a customized planning process covering a range of topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning, using third-party software and probabilistic modeling to support client goals.

Evangelos Moros is an advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has experience working at Jefferies LLC, Deloitte LLP, and several educational institutions prior to joining Jefferies Investment Advisers. Moros has no industry experience prior to 2026. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a customized planning process that includes goal setting, financial analysis, and periodic reviews, utilizing third-party software and Monte Carlo simulations to support probability-based financial outcomes.

Nancy Lu is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with experience at prominent firms including The Carlyle Group and Prudential Financial. She holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at several asset management and financial services firms. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and corporations. The firm uses a customized, collaborative planning process supported by third-party software and Monte Carlo simulations to help clients evaluate probability-based financial outcomes.

Odette Aguila Chacon is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Jefferies LLC since 2015. Chacon is an owner of OCR Group, Inc. and ROKL Enterprises Inc. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a customized and collaborative planning process.

Catherine Castaldo is a financial advisor with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 48 years of industry experience. She has been with Jefferies & Company, Inc. since 2005 and previously worked at Leucadia Asset Management LLC. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a customized, collaborative planning process that includes a range of topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

Maxwell Kopelman is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Focus Partners Wealth, and other financial and real estate related firms. Kopelman is also associated with Eagle Rock Wealth and Greenberg and Rapp as a financial advisor. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, and various business entities through a customized, collaborative process that includes goal definition, financial analysis, and periodic review. The firm utilizes third-party planning software and focuses on planning rather than security-specific investment recommendations.

Yhadira Mercado is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2023. Mercado has been with Jefferies since 2023. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a customized, collaborative planning process covering topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

Peter Cahill is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Jefferies and related firms since 2013. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm uses a customized, collaborative planning process supported by third-party software and scenario analysis to assist clients across a range of planning topics.