Hrefna Martin is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. She is affiliated with Merit Financial Partners LLC, where she has worked since 2015. Prior to that, she was with Resnick Advisors from 2011 to 2015. Martin also works as an independent contractor preparing financial plans for another RIA firm. Merit Financial Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering fee-only financial planning, investment consultation, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a fiduciary approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, emphasizes strategic asset allocation, and utilizes low-cost index funds and ETFs alongside active strategies.

Zoltan Pongracz is a financial advisor at Third View Private Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Barnum Financial Group, MassMutual, Procyon Advisors, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an entity involved in subdividing land for sale in Stamford, CT. Third View Private Wealth provides personalized investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable entities. The firm employs tailored strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party models, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments, overseeing over $1 billion in discretionary assets.

Robert Borea is a financial advisor at Stone Wall Money Management LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Money Concepts Capital Corp and Artisan Wealth Management. Prior to his advisory roles, he held positions at the State Treasurer's Office and Spring Brook Ice and Fuel. Stone Wall Money Management LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients through managed accounts. The firm’s investment process incorporates asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term strategies, focusing on preserving purchasing power over the long term.

William Kennedy Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with RiskBridge Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2020, following prior roles at Tomah Management, LLC and Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Secretary of a family farm corporation and is involved in nonprofit organizations focused on investment and global economic policy, including serving on the investment committee of a church and as a board member of the Global Interdependence Center. RiskBridge Advisors serves institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals through an OCIO platform and private wealth management. The firm employs a risk-first, factor-based investment approach with a focus on portfolio volatility targets, integrating strategic and tactical risk management with proprietary research and manager due diligence.

Karen Benin is a financial advisor at Benin Management Corp with a Series 65 designation and 20 years of experience at the firm. She is based in Redding, CT, and works within a two-advisor team. Benin Management Corporation serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services. The firm customizes investment strategies using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing a substantial asset base with a focus on equities, debt, mutual funds, ETFs, and options.

Bert Bowler is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Round Rock Advisors LLC and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns B.T. Bowler, LLC, which provides risk management services unrelated to his investment work, and he is a licensed insurance agent involved in implementing insurance recommendations. Round Rock Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional investors by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs multiple investment strategies, including fundamental long-term analysis and specialized approaches through its internal divisions and affiliated sub-advisors.

Michael Annunziata is a financial advisor at Innovative Asset Advisors Group with 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Seacrest Wealth Management, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments for nine years each. In addition to his advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent. Innovative Asset Advisors Group serves individuals, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, institutions, trusts, and estates. The firm offers wealth and portfolio management, financial consulting, and access to alternative investments using a tailored, multi-strategy approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and macroeconomic analysis.

Scott Dynan is a financial advisor at Round Rock Advisors LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Neuberger Berman BD LLC, Taurus Asset Management, and Western International Securities. Round Rock Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional investors by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental long-term analysis and specialized approaches through its internal divisions and affiliated sub-advisors.

Edwin Lugo II is a CFA® charterholder associated with RMR Wealth Management with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Franklin Templeton for 15 years and Brown Capital Management, LLC for three years. He is also involved with EL2 Capital, LLC, which he has been part of since 2021. RMR Wealth Management serves individuals, retirement plans, and corporate clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and multiple managed-account programs. The firm customizes portfolios using third-party platforms and managers, incorporating a range of traditional and alternative investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Ryan Bolanos is a financial advisor at RiskBridge Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, REAP Financial, LPL Financial, and NewSong Wealth Management Group. Before entering financial services, he worked in the Office of Sustainability at the University of Southern Mississippi. RiskBridge Advisors serves institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals through a risk-first, factor-based investment approach that focuses on portfolio volatility targets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services across a broad range of investment vehicles.

Jerry Sneed III is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves at Third View Private Wealth and has previously worked at Procyon Advisors, Baker Tilly, Bank of America, Merrill, Axa Advisors, and North American Bancard. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as trustee for a client-related irrevocable trust. Third View Private Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable entities. The firm offers tailored investment strategies combining in-house and third-party models, separately managed accounts, and access to alternative investments.

Rob Craft is a financial advisor with Sentinel Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T. Rowe Price and several short-term engagements in diverse fields. Sentinel Asset Management, LLC is a fee-based advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a mosaic investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers educational seminars and workshops to clients and prospects.

Robert Weinstein is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Round Rock Advisors LLC since 2022 and previously held roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Financial Group Inc. In addition to his financial advising career, he operates a CPA practice providing tax preparation and accounting services. Round Rock Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach with specialized divisions focused on absolute-value equities and small-/micro-cap portfolios, alongside systematic overlay strategies and access to independent managers.

Emerson Litvak is a financial advisor with Litvak Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SLR Equipment Finance, Sallie Mae, Wellinks, Merrill Lynch, and Babson College. Litvak Wealth, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, personal trusts, and estates. The firm offers customized portfolio management using fundamental analysis and a long-term approach, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services with a diverse client base including a significant non-U.S. presence.

Benjamin Berger is a financial advisor with Stone Wall Money Management LLC in Shelton, CT. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at David Lerner Associates and Factory Direct Enterprises. Stone Wall Money Management LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts. The firm’s investment process is tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing strategies such as asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and both long- and short-term approaches, with a focus on preserving purchasing power over time.

Charles Winston is a financial advisor at Innovative Asset Advisors Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Circle Advisers Inc. for 11 years before joining his current firm. Innovative Asset Advisors Group provides wealth management and financial consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, institutions, trusts, and estates. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory and a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and macroeconomic analysis in portfolio construction, offering a range of investment strategies including alternative investments and third-party separate managers.

Jeffrey Shaw is a financial advisor at Round Rock Advisors LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Armstrong Shaw Associates Inc. for 40 years before joining Round Rock Advisors in 2023. Round Rock Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily fundamental, long-term investment approach with specialized divisions and actively manages a micro-cap fund under Australian regulation.

Martino Mezza is a financial advisor at Innovative Asset Advisors Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Financial Strategies Investment Advisor Services and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also an owner and investor in rental property through Elmcrest, Inc. and NH Holdings, Inc. Innovative Asset Advisors Group serves individuals, foundations, retirement plans, and other entities, offering wealth management, portfolio management, financial consulting, and access to alternative investments. The firm uses a tailored investment approach informed by multiple analytical methods and incorporates third-party managers and custodial relationships with Charles Schwab and SEI.

William Thrush is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Robertson Stephens, where he has worked since 2024, following prior roles at HighTower Advisors, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Robertson Stephens provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, multi-family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside planning services such as tax and estate planning. The firm manages $8.76 billion in assets and employs a range of investment vehicles including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and private funds.

Frank Brill is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cantella & CO., Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory role, Brill serves as a fiduciary for multiple family trusts and a family estate. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with around 260 advisors managing over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, employing a risk-based approach using both internally created models and third-party managers supported by an Envestnet workflow.