James Diver is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Procyon since 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Pivotal Planning Group, LLC for seven years. He is a partner at Procyon Tax, LLC, where he refers clients for in-house tax services. Procyon serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, businesses, and institutional investors, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes customized, fundamentally driven portfolios and operates through multiple offices and affiliated businesses, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Richard Russo Jr. is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Advisory Services Network. His prior experience includes long-term roles at Triad Financial Inc. and Montuori & Associates. Outside of advisory services, he oversees tax and accounting services at Long Island Financial Services Group and is a licensed independent insurance agent in New York. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, and institutions through a large network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, utilizing diverse investment vehicles and flexible engagement models.

Bryce Wilinski is a financial advisor at Gladstone Wealth Partners with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Gladstone since 2017, following eight years at Merrill. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment approaches including individual securities, mutual funds, alternative investments, and tax-managed strategies.

Dale Rippo is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Arete Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at Fincadia for four years and National Securities Corporation for five years. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Timothy Pelan is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work background includes roles at Fincadia, Primerica, and American Beech, among others. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis and employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, while also using third-party sub-advisers and conducting regular account monitoring.

Rick Sande is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 21 years of industry experience, including 16 years at his current firm. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a life insurance agent affiliated with American National Insurance Company and acts as a producer/agent for ACC Agency, Inc. Aegis Capital Corp. offers investment advisory and financial services to both individual and corporate clients, providing asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, delivering services through multiple platforms and maintaining a notable focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Jonathan Millman is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kingsview Partners LLC since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2019. He is also a partner at M&M Wealth Management, an advisory business LLC. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.7 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and asset management services through investment adviser representatives and an in-house portfolio group, combining advisor-led planning with model-based and separately managed strategies.

Michael Dandrea is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Sovereign Global Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner and president of Camille Inc., a bill-paying business. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it offers access to third-party money managers and comprehensive financial planning services.

Denise Nostrom is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 credential and 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Blackridge Asset Management and Peak Brokerage Services since 2016 and has been associated with Bisys since 1996. Denise is the founder and president of POWER, a nonprofit women's group, serves on the Town of Brookhaven Women’s Advisory Board, and hosts a financial radio show titled "The Financial Chick" on LI News Radio 103.9. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers tailored financial planning, model-based portfolio management, and estate-planning support, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Michelle Perres is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2014. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by offering investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm operates both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and provides trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

David Lynn is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 57 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2023. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis, utilizing both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers and due diligence in its investment approach.

Robert Cuccaro is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. and holds a Series 66 credential. He has 15 years of industry experience, including over a decade with StoneX Advisors Inc. and StoneX Securities Inc. He is also president and CEO of Integrarisk Corp., where he oversees independent insurance representatives and financial advisory services. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm employs a range of portfolio strategies using proprietary models and third-party managers, supported by integrated operational and execution capabilities within the StoneX Group.

Michael Fisher is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing research and modeling to deliver tailored, written recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Michael Black is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arete Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management since 2022, following six years at National Securities Corp. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, along with third-party sub-advisers and a due-diligence process for recommended managers and private investments.

Brandon Murphy is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has worked at Arete Wealth Management since 2022 and previously at National Securities Corporation. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Glunta's Meat Farms since 2017. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, supported by third-party sub-advisers and a thorough due-diligence process.

Dave Rao is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Nations Financial Group since 2021 and previously held positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Financial Services. Rao is also involved in running his investment advisory operations under the entities Rao Wealth Partners and Rao Capital. Nations Financial Group provides advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a variety of in-house model portfolios and access to third-party managers, employing multiple investment strategies across a broad risk spectrum.

Richard Cecchi is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a background that includes ownership of a CPA practice and a longstanding role as National Secretary/Treasurer for the Workmen’s Benefit Fund. His career also includes positions at Planmember Securities Corporation and involvement with multiple entities under the Verity umbrella. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment process focused on tactical asset allocation across diverse asset classes and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Robert Alimena is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Procyon since 2022. He previously worked at Beaumont Financial Partners from 2015 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he coordinates tax work with accounting firms through Procyon Tax, a related business he is involved with. Procyon serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, institutional investors, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized, fundamentally driven portfolios utilizing both internal management and third-party relationships, and operates multiple affiliated businesses alongside its investment management and consulting services.

Robert Taglich is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Taglich Brothers, Inc. since 1992 and joined Aegis Capital Corp. in 2026. Aegis Capital Corp. offers investment advisory and financial services to individual and corporate clients, including asset management, financial planning, brokerage, and occasional investment banking. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships and is notable for its active broker-dealer operations alongside its SEC registration.

Thomas Pekar is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of finance, he works as a freelance entertainer, performing as a singer, guitarist, and event MC. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm manages assets through separately managed accounts and various wrap fee programs, utilizing a platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple investment instruments.