Tom Homestead is a financial advisor at Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Guardian Life and Kestra Financial, Inc. Homestead also provides services as an independent contractor for Pareshah Partners and offers recommendations on property and casualty insurance and Medicare supplement plans. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC delivers 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, often employing sub-advisers, and offers a wrap-fee program that combines securities transaction costs into a single fee.

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.

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.

Daniel Baldini is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is part of Oberon Asset Management, LLC, a team of four advisors based in New York, NY. Baldini has been with Oberon since 2001. Oberon Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and a pooled investment vehicle. The firm follows a long-term, value-oriented approach based on fundamental analysis, investing primarily in U.S. and non-U.S. equity and debt securities.

Manoj Tandon is a financial advisor at Princeton Value Partners LLC with 3 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Princeton Value Partners in 2020, he worked at Pzena Investment Management from 2002 to 2019. Princeton Value Partners provides discretionary investment management to institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and private funds, alongside sub-advisory and model portfolio services to other financial firms. The firm employs a value-driven, research-intensive investment process focused on high-quality businesses trading below intrinsic value and maintains concentrated, long-only equity portfolios primarily in U.S.-listed stocks.

Peter Debuona is a financial advisor with Buckram Securities Ltd in Locust Valley, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Buckram Securities since 2003. Buckram Securities Ltd primarily serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, IRAs, SEP accounts, self-employed 401(k) plans, and trusts, managing approximately $92.7 million across 133 accounts. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through its Buckram Wealth Management wrap fee program, using fundamental and technical analysis alongside third-party research to tailor equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance.

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 one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several business ventures including Stronzi Bagels and Soul Brewery. Nardis is also the owner of Old Bridge Capital Advisors, focusing on accounting, reporting, and alternative investments for single and multi-family offices. Old Bridge Wealth, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business entities with no account minimum. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, implementing both long-term and active strategies across a broad range of investment vehicles.

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.

Robert Hopcroft is a financial advisor at Basic Capital Advisors LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cohen & Steers, Armada ETF Advisors, and Stony Point Wealth Management Inc. Outside of finance, his work history also includes experience in local market and retail businesses. Basic Capital Advisors LLC provides ERISA-focused advisory and investment management services to employer-sponsored retirement plans and their plan sponsors, trustees, and investment committees. The firm emphasizes long-term, low-fee passive management using institutional-class index funds and ETFs, focusing on diversification, cost minimization, and routine monitoring against investment policy statement benchmarks.

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.

Robert Schetty is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Castfirm Advisors LLC. Before joining Castfirm, he worked at Raymond James & Associates Inc. and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He holds a Series 66 license. Castfirm Advisors LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on equity ETFs and applying modern portfolio theory to develop policy-driven portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Cosgrove is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Bluestone Financial Advisors, LLC since 2007 and is also associated with Bluestone Life Insurance Company. Bluestone Financial Advisors primarily serves entrepreneurs, business owners, high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm acts as a personal CFO, providing financial planning, consulting, and investment management through project-based or ongoing retainer arrangements, with a focus on long-term strategy and complex asset advisory.