Derek Botwinick is a financial advisor at Lumiere Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has held positions at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Prudential Financial Planning Services. In addition to his advisory work, he owns DLB Associates, which provides group benefits and Medicare insurance services. Lumiere Financial is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $59.9 million across 137 client relationships through a seven-advisor team, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Tom Homestead is a financial advisor at Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Integrity Alliance, LLC and Lion Street Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he provides fixed insurance coverage reviews and assists with Medicare supplement and fixed annuity sales. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC offers wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages discretionary portfolios with diversified allocations and provides ERISA 3(21) retirement plan advisory services tailored to plan sponsors and participants.

Daniel Hickey is a financial advisor at Shelter Rock Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Shelter Rock, he worked at Dl Real Estate Advisors, LLC and Houlihan Lawrence, where he has also been an independent licensed real estate salesperson since 2015. Shelter Rock Management, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $206 million in assets, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across defined strategies and customized accounts, with a focus on goal-based planning and documented performance reporting.

Shamik Shah is a financial advisor at Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has experience working with Integrity Alliance and Merkkuri Wealth Advisors since 2022. Prior to his advisory roles, he held various positions including roles at Hunter College and The Coder School. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm typically manages discretionary portfolios using diversified allocations and acts as a fiduciary while offering specialized retirement plan advisory services.

Ivan Feinseth is a financial advisor at Tigress Financial Partners, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Tigress Financial Partners since 2011. Tigress Financial Partners provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis along with modern portfolio theory, employing strategies such as long- and short-term trading, options, short sales, and margin.

Andre Mcdonnaugh is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is principal at Aimcdonnaugh & Co. Inc., where he has been active since 1992, and has worked with Delphin Investments and McDonnaugh Securities LLC. He also owns a tax preparation service, AIM Tax Service. Aimcdonnaugh & Co. Inc. serves individuals, businesses, and employer retirement plans, offering financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm emphasizes long-term allocation strategies and uses both fundamental and technical analysis, providing discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Daniel Weiss is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial planner at Avrio Wealth PTE LTD. His prior experience includes roles at PrairieView Partners and Chen Planning, as well as positions with educational institutions such as Golden Gate University. Avrio Wealth PTE LTD provides financial planning, investment management, and insurance advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a total-return approach with diversified portfolios, serving a notable non-U.S. client base while maintaining registration with the U.S. SEC.

Rhona Liptzin is a CFP® and Series 63-licensed advisor at Wank & Liptzin Advisory Services LLC with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Wank & Liptzin, CPA’s since 1994 and at ARS Financial Services since 1985. Liptzin is also a partner in Wank & Liptzin LLP, a CPA firm providing accounting and tax services. Wank & Liptzin Advisory Services LLC offers financial planning and investment advisory services primarily to middle-class individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm emphasizes comprehensive financial planning with a buy-and-hold investment approach and maintains close client relationships, supported by its affiliation with an accounting practice.

David Bendix is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience, serving as President of The Bendix Financial Group, Inc. since 1991. He holds a Series 63 license and has prior experience with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Bendix also operates a sole proprietorship involved in the sale of individual life and health insurance and provides individual tax preparation services as a CPA. The Bendix Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management and retirement consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employee benefit plans. The firm uses a technology-driven, individualized asset allocation approach and invests across multiple asset classes, supporting both wrap and non-wrap arrangements while leveraging third-party program managers.

Michael Zaremsky is a financial advisor at Valley Financial Management, Inc. in New York, NY, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Lazard Asset Management and Bank Leumi USA. Valley Financial Management, operating as Valley Digital Investor, serves individual and high-net-worth clients through an online platform that offers discretionary portfolio management and automated implementation of model ETF portfolios. The firm requires clients to use Valley National Bank accounts and primarily manages accounts through one of six target portfolios based on client-provided information.

Scott Lasky is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience and has been with Lionshead Wealth Management, LLC since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Wilmington Capital Securities LLC for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a fixed life insurance business. Lionshead Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and Micro Family Office services, primarily utilizing mutual funds and ETFs alongside third-party money managers when appropriate.

Richard Rizzuto is a financial advisor with Craft Wealth Management LLC in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has served as a board member of the National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) since 2017, focusing on member recruitment. Craft Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with both long- and short-term strategies, including options trading and short selling, and regularly monitors and rebalances client accounts.

Jason Nardis is a financial advisor at Old Bridge Wealth, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has held business roles in areas including accounting, reporting, and alternative investments through his ownership of Old Bridge Capital Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with ventures such as Stronzi Bagels and Soul Brewery. Old Bridge Wealth, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals and business entities, including high-net-worth clients, without an account minimum. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with modern portfolio theory and employs a range of strategies and vehicles across both long-term and active management.

Holly Nahar is a financial advisor at AJF Capital Management, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., OSAIC, and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. prior to her current role. AJF Capital Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an asset-allocation framework grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, including ESG-focused sustainable investing and actively managed strategies.

John Youngman is a financial advisor at Osprey Private Wealth LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Segall Bryant & Hamill, Corient Services LLC, Corient, CIPW Service Company, LLC, and Barrett Asset Management, LLC. He also serves as a trustee of family trusts. Osprey Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm offers tailored investment portfolios and accepts fiduciary roles, such as trustee or officer, to serve multi-generational families.

James Rudolph is a financial advisor at Castfirm Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, CitiBank, and U.S. Trust, Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a law practice. Castfirm Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and one-time financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on diversified portfolios built around equity ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income with a long-term investment horizon.

Mohamed Keita is a financial advisor with Aimcdonnaugh & Co. Inc. in Baldwin, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including McDonnaugh Securities LLC and Joseph Stone Capital, LLC. Aimcdonnaugh & Co. Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth households, businesses, and employer retirement plans, providing financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term allocation across stocks, bonds, and mutual funds using fundamental and technical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Micah Weinstein is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Coast Bridge Capital and has previously worked at Crestwood Advisors LLC, LPL Financial, and Incapital LLC. Weinstein also has experience in academia, including roles at the University of Miami and the Center for the Humanities. Coast Bridge Capital is a state-registered investment adviser managing approximately $77.5 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutional clients, and other registered investment advisers, offering both direct management and sub-advisory services with a focus on fundamental analysis and tactical asset allocation.

Thomas Horan is a financial advisor at Acorn Capital Partners, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Acorn Capital Partners since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO, director, and shareholder of Cell Call, LLC, a smartphone app development company. Acorn Capital Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, institutional entities, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical methods, including market-timing strategies, and manages portfolios with a focus on small and micro-cap equities, utilizing various techniques such as derivatives and options where appropriate.

Amy Marchitello is a financial advisor with S Squared Retirement Solutions LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at OsaiC Wealth, American Portfolios Advisor's Inc., and PRUCO Securities LLC. She is also involved in financial wellness education, providing these services to companies in New York. S Squared Retirement Solutions LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, charities, and business entities, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and third-party adviser recommendations. The firm employs fundamental analysis to build individualized asset allocations and manages accounts on a discretionary basis with regular reviews.