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 industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Huguenot Financial Planning in New Paltz, NY. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2016. In addition to his advisory work, Sterman contributes written content to industry publications and leads educational workshops and real-time planning sessions. Huguenot Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and periodic investment consultations to individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, pension, and charitable clients. The firm emphasizes a broadly diversified, long-term investment approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and Core + Satellite strategies, primarily with low-cost indexed vehicles tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

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.

Peter Banta is a financial advisor at Beyond Wealth Management Group, LLC in New Paltz, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KC Engineering and Land Surveying and RBT CPA's, LLP. Beyond Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, and businesses. The firm develops customized Investment Policy Statements, employs a variety of analytical methods, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Iseult Laurore is a financial advisor at Beyond Wealth Management Group, LLC in New Paltz, NY, holding a Series 65 credential. Laurore has less than one year of industry experience and previously worked in various roles including residence life at SUNY New Paltz and positions in nonprofit and community service organizations. Beyond Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, and businesses. The firm employs a written Investment Policy Statement for each client and integrates asset allocation models with manager selection and ongoing monitoring, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Christopher Drouin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in financial services. He has worked at Beyond Wealth Management Group, LLC since 2018 and previously spent 16 years at United/Mutual of Omaha. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the executive committee of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a board member of the Woodland Pond Continuing Care Retirement Community. Beyond Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, and businesses. The firm develops tailored Investment Policy Statements and employs a variety of analytical methods and trading approaches to meet client objectives, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

David Cross is a financial advisor with Beyond Wealth Management Group, LLC in New Paltz, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Beyond Wealth Management Group since 2018 and has extensive experience with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. and Mutual/United Of Omaha Insurance Company dating back to 1997. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in longstanding business operations including managing local enterprises in the food and retail sectors. Beyond Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, and businesses. The firm develops tailored Investment Policy Statements and employs a mix of analytical and trading approaches, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary 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.

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.

Isaac Goldowitz is a financial advisor at Natural Investments with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has held roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Argo Blockchain, and Manulife Securities among others. Natural Investments is a values-focused advisory firm serving individual clients, institutions, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes asset-class diversification and socially responsible investments, managing approximately $2.05 billion with a team of 24 advisors.

Anthony Barrese is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and runs Anthony Barrese Asset Management, which he has operated since 2008. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies via model asset allocations and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Alex Barrese is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in New Paltz, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining AmeriFlex, he worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. and LPL Financial. He is also involved with Anthony Barrese Asset Management, an independent business he has operated since 2018. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing various asset allocation models and manager relationships.

Bryan Nicolaysen is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Redwood Private Wealth LLC and Brookstone Capital Management. He also operates a sole proprietorship focused on fixed insurance sales. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and supports its clients through ongoing monitoring and due diligence across various investment options.

John Hackney is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners and several healthcare companies. He also serves as a Field Agent for Knights of Columbus Insurance, where he sells insurance products including annuities. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for around 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services that combine strategic and tactical approaches across a variety of portfolios and asset types.

Stanley Sarli is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for St. Augustine Church in Highland, NY, providing guidance on church activities. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale Registered Investment Adviser managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Patricia Heslin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has 42 years of industry experience. She has worked with New York Life Insurance Company since 1983 and Nylife Securities LLC since 1984. Outside of her advisory role, she sells paintings and drawings as an owner of a small art business. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory solutions, including fee-based advice, retirement plan consulting, and co-advisory relationships, with an emphasis on tailoring recommendations to client objectives.

Karen Detorres is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2016 and LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory roles, she is involved in a family business and partners in a marina operation. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, leveraging technology and third-party managers to tailor investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Bret Contreras is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 21 years of industry experience, including previous roles at LORD, ABBOTT, AND CO. and Voya Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and coach for the Pine Bush Little League. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice programs and investment education focused on asset allocation and retirement planning. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools and model portfolios to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary guidance to a broad client base.

Sarah Vatier is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc since 2017, following a year at NUS Consulting and four years at Mercy College. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

Michael Lamonda is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1991. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through models and third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.