Robert Alimena is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Procyon Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Beaumont Financial Partners, Gerstein Fisher, USAA Financial Planning Services, and Money Concepts Capital Corp. Outside of advising, he coordinates tax work with accounting firms through his involvement in Procyon Tax. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, institutional consulting, and model-portfolio services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, RIAs, pooled investment vehicles, and certain government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets and employs a combination of internal portfolio construction, independent managers, and AI tools to support both long-term strategies and shorter-term trading.

Robert Taglich is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations 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 related financial services to both individual and corporate clients, providing asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking services. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, delivering advisory services through multiple programs and platforms, and is noted for its active broker-dealer operations.

Ryan Thiel is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group in Smithtown, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Ryan Thiel & Associates Inc., The Pinnacle Financial Group, and LPL Financial LLC since 2015. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach across various investment instruments and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reviews.

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.

Young Choi is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at TIAA-CREF and Microsoft. Outside of his advisory work, Choi is involved in tax preparation services as a partner at Saranac Tax Services LLC. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model-based investment strategies and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Christopher Hilla is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2024. Aegis Capital Corp. serves a diverse client base including both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals as well as corporate clients. The firm offers investment advisory, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking services, with most assets managed on a non‑discretionary basis requiring client approval for trades.

Widmayer Jacques is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at National Securities Corp and Arete Wealth Management LLC prior to his current role. He is also involved with Jerusalem SDA, an organization he has been connected with since 2010. 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 manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

James Ahern is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial, Gladstone Wealth Partners, and Merrill Lynch. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a police officer with the Nassau County Police Department and provides security presence for local schools, churches, and businesses through Upfront Security Associates, LLC. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm employs outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that blend tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, and provides a Turnkey Asset Management Platform to other registered investment advisers.

Carl Kirchner is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios for 19 years and OSAIC for 2 years before joining Ausdal Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches basketball. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a range of services including advisor-managed accounts, separately managed accounts, unified managed accounts, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning, with investment strategies tailored by individual advisors to meet clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Harold Rivenburgh is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Pinnacle Financial Group and LPL Financial since 2017, and previously spent a decade with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Paul Louis Financial Management. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach with customized written Investment Policy Statements and manages portfolios using a range of instruments and strategies, often on a discretionary basis.

Jeffrey Thure is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Managing Director for a restaurant ownership business. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports clients through financial planning and managed account programs via RBC and AXOS platforms.

Sal Disalvo is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Income for Life, LLC. Outside of advisory work, Mr. Disalvo is an author with book sales on Amazon. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, charities, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative solutions across various platforms.

Colin Moors is a financial advisor with Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Main Street Financial Solutions in 2023, he worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2023. Main Street Financial Solutions serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs an academic-based, multi-asset class investment approach focused on low-cost passive ETFs alongside active strategies, and provides a range of financial planning, wealth management, and retirement consulting services.

Konstantinos Pagiazitis is a financial advisor at Gladstone Wealth Partners with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bridgeway Wealth Partners, TDAmeritrade, CitiGroup, and Merrill. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through nearly 100 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to a variety of investment strategies and third-party manager solutions.

Steven Aibel is a financial advisor at SB Advisory, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, and KN Capital. He also serves as trustee of his children’s trust. SB Advisory, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages a portfolio of approximately $1.1 billion, primarily on a non-discretionary basis, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis to tailor client portfolios.

Brian Cohen is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Melville, NY, with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Capitol Securities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Cohen is involved in various community and professional activities, including hosting a podcast, leading a public speaking club, facilitating support groups for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, and participating on a nonprofit business foundation board. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, offering advisory programs through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party money managers.

Edward Patrick Jr. is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Oppenheimer & Co and National Asset Management. 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 both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Michael Taglich is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Taglich Brothers, Inc. for 35 years. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and financial services to individual and corporate clients, including asset management, financial planning, brokerage, and occasional investment banking. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, offering a variety of advisory programs with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary client relationships.

Ira Katz is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Gladstone Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2017, following eight years at Merrill. Katz is involved with Gladstone Institutional Advisory, an independent registered investment advisor firm through which he provides advisory services. 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, retirement plan consulting, and access to various investment solutions, with investment approaches tailored at the representative level and supported by platform-level due diligence.

Deepa Gibbons is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and several other financial firms. Osaic Wealth, Inc. is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of risk-tolerance assessments, asset-allocation software, and portfolio optimization tools to manage a wide range of investment strategies and offers access to multiple custodial platforms and third-party managers.