Jeffrey Whalen is a financial advisor at Cove Private Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Bank of America. Cove Private Wealth serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on comprehensive portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios that incorporate fundamental, technical, sector, and qualitative analysis, utilizing a range of investment instruments including options and derivatives strategies.

Maciej Pawlowski is a financial advisor at 4Thought Financial Group Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Royalton Partners SA and ImmoFinRE AIFM. 4Thought Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individual investors, family offices, pension plans, corporations, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a Multi-Method Investing® framework and offers model-driven separately managed accounts as well as customizable strategies, combining active research and publishing with its advisory practice.

Gary Slavin is a financial advisor at Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MetLife Securities Inc. Slavin serves on the boards of several chambers of commerce and is the author of a book titled *Pebbles on a Beach*. Lebenthal Global Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement accounts, small businesses, and employee benefit plans. The firm offers customized and model portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, managing approximately $820 million in assets across a multi-advisor team.

Robert Rickey is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at StraightLine. His career includes 25 years at TIAA-CREF and roles at TruNor Consulting & Coaching Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is an investor and advisory board member for Financial Wellness Labs, a company providing digital tools and coaching for personal financial management, and serves on the advisory board of CIO Group, LLC, a registered investment adviser focused on family office portfolio assessments. StraightLine serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement-plan sponsors by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement education services. The firm employs institutional research and proprietary models to guide portfolio construction, offering access to sub-advisers and structured participant education programs.

Aaron Belletsky is a financial advisor at Landmark Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Sun Life and RCN Capital. His background also includes roles in education at The University of Connecticut. Landmark Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and pension plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, employing fundamental analysis and ongoing client communication to manage asset allocation.

Christine Nardella is a financial advisor at Opal Wealth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at United Asset Strategies, Inc. for eleven years. Nardella is also licensed as an insurance agent. Opal Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses a planning-centric, customized investment process that incorporates proprietary model portfolios, quantitative and qualitative screening, and ongoing manager due diligence.

Henry Montag is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC. He has held roles at several firms including Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc., TLG Advisors, Inc., and Bristol Financial Services, Inc. Montag is also principal of The TOLI Center East, an insurance business. Lebenthal Global Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement accounts, small businesses, and employee benefit plans. The firm offers customized and model portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, managing approximately $820 million in assets across a multi-advisor team.

Joseph Favorito is a financial advisor at Landmark Wealth Management, LLC with over 11 years at the firm and a total of 21 years in the industry. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Landmark, he worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Landmark Wealth Management serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k) plan management. The firm builds customized long-term portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, incorporating fundamental analysis and client communication as key components of its investment approach.

Robert Zerah is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with Imperity Wealth Alliance LLC and maintains a longstanding role with Zerah & Company CPAs PC, where he co-owns and provides tax preparation and accounting services. His prior experience includes positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Principal Securities INC, and his own firm, RZB Wealth Management, LLC, which he co-owns. Imperity Wealth Alliance LLC offers financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes an open-architecture investment approach, combining in-house and third-party strategies, and provides a broad range of services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, insurance, tax planning, and risk management.

Gino Carollo is a financial advisor at Opal Wealth Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investment and Citibank Global Markets. Carollo is also licensed as a fixed insurance agent. Opal Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a planning-centric, customized investment approach using proprietary model portfolios, quantitative and qualitative screening, and accesses independent managers through UMA platforms.

Joseph Capezza is a financial advisor at Cove Private Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch, and Banc of America Investments. Cove Private Wealth provides portfolio management and retirement plan consulting for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, sector, and qualitative analysis, and uses a variety of instruments including derivatives and option-writing strategies within separately managed accounts.

Abigail Portela is a financial advisor at Draper Asset Management, LLC in Smithtown, NY. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Draper Asset Management for a total of four years. Prior to her current role, she was affiliated with Augusta National Golf Club and attended the University of South Carolina. Draper Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach, constructing portfolios primarily from individual securities and ETFs while tailoring strategies to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

John Passaro is a financial advisor with Snyder Wealth Group, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Long Island Financial Advisors, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associate, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and manages a sports card buying and selling hobby. He also provides personal caregiving for his daughter who requires 24-hour care. Snyder Wealth Group serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management and consulting services. The firm customizes asset allocations based on client objectives and risk profiles, utilizing various investment vehicles and technology platforms to manage portfolios.

Michael Montelli is a financial advisor with Partners Capital Services, Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Milestone Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Montelli serves as Vice President of Rhino Partners LLC, a holding company, on a part-time basis. Partners Capital Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, small businesses, corporations, and trusts, managing approximately $94.1 million in client assets. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and emphasizes client-directed account programs.

Charles Whitman is a financial advisor at Legacy Edge Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has experience working at PNC Private Bank and TIAA, and joined Legacy Edge Advisors in 2024. Legacy Edge Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as trusts, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a wrap-fee program tailored to client goals. The firm employs a diverse investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis and manages approximately $896 million with 14 advisors.

Li Gettleman is a CFP® professional at Frisch Financial Group, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Frisch Financial Group, Li worked at Bayside Tax and Wealth and Facet Wealth. Frisch Financial Group, Inc. is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, emphasizing diversified portfolios and a range of investment strategies supported by third-party research and ongoing monitoring.

Hayden Santos is a financial advisor at CSP Financial Group LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining CSP Financial Group, he worked at Legacy Transportation and runs Energy Fitness as a sole proprietor. CSP Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm utilizes an investment process centered on Modern Portfolio Theory, asset allocation, and ongoing rebalancing, often employing third-party managers like Matson Money to implement strategies.

Thomas Judge is a financial advisor at Partners Capital Services, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Partners Capital Services, LLC since 2016 and American Capital Partners, LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a web-based goods purchasing center and a catering service. Partners Capital Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, small businesses, corporations, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $94.1 million in client assets through a team of 12 advisors, offering tailored investment policies and a variety of strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party money managers.

Larry McGrory is a financial advisor at Your Choice Financial LLC with over 31 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co, Eagle Strategies LLLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, McGrory is involved in continuing education as a proctor and instructor for insurance agents, serves as a board member of the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association, and teaches adult education courses on long-term care, estate planning, and social security. Your Choice Financial LLC serves individuals, pension plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm pursues a long-term strategic investment approach supplemented by tactical decisions, employing various analytical methods and a wide range of investment instruments, while operating across multiple offices with a small advisory team.

Cosmo Laurino is a financial advisor with Bull Harbor Capital LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Laurino umpires youth baseball games. Bull Harbor Capital LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $354.8 million for about 421 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a customized, primarily long-term investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and tactical strategies.