V. Traphagen Jr. is a PFS™ and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been a principal at Traphagen Investment Advisors, LLC since 1997 and is also a partner at Traphagen & Traphagen CPAs, a CPA firm where he contributes part-time. Traphagen Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm integrates investment management with tax, accounting, and estate-planning services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Lisa Balsamo is a financial advisor at Corrado Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and is also involved in several affiliated businesses, including CFG CPA, LLP, an accounting firm. Corrado Advisors serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning. The firm’s investment strategies include allocations to equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and other instruments, and it coordinates with an affiliated professional network including accounting and legal services.

Michael Duvally is a financial advisor at 5C Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining 5C Capital in 2021, he worked at 4Thought Financial Group Inc. and American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, and periodic asset allocation and rebalancing. 5C Capital builds diversified portfolios using a mix of institutional mutual funds, separately managed accounts, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative assets, guided by a structured due-diligence process and quarterly monitoring under discretionary authority.

John Mifsud is a financial advisor at Madison Advisory Services, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, NewPro Home Solutions, Alure Home Solutions, and Constitution Provisions. Madison Advisory Services, Inc. advises individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as participant-directed and sponsor retirement plans. The firm provides investment supervisory, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation models with mutual funds, ETFs, and model portfolios across multiple platforms.

Gabriella Del Monaco is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently advising at Instrumental Wealth, LLC. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. Gabriella holds licenses as a New York insurance agent, focusing on life, health, and variable insurance products. Instrumental Wealth provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerance and objectives, employing a range of investment vehicles and offering integrated planning services for business owners.

Ziyah Esbenshade is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in financial services. She is currently with Trivium Point Advisory, LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years. She is also involved with affiliated businesses related to tax preparation and insurance through Trivium Point. Trivium Point Advisory LLC is an SEC-registered multi-advisor wealth management firm with approximately $1.63 billion in assets under management, serving a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, combining internal portfolio construction with external manager recommendations and regularly reviewing client portfolios.

Justine Perdomo is a financial advisor at Bull Harbor Capital LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance for 19 years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides consulting and analytics services to another broker. Bull Harbor Capital LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on long-term strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and utilizes a range of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and covered options.

Brendan Blaney is a financial advisor at Tortoise Investment Management, LLC with 15 years at the firm and four years of industry experience. He is based in New York, NY. Tortoise Investment Management provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and trusts, focusing on risk management, tax efficiency, and a conservative long-term investment approach. The firm also offers financial planning and advice on non-investment matters such as retirement and estate planning when requested by clients.

Stephanie Scarlata is a financial advisor at Next Level Private LLC with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 designations, and previously worked at UBS Asset Management for 23 years. Next Level Private LLC offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds, supported by both fundamental and technical analysis along with regular portfolio reviews.

Alfonso Guerriero III is a financial advisor with Fortis Group Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Sebak and Monner, Fortis Agency, LPL Financial, and Foresters Financial Services. Guerriero also serves as a notary public and performs administrative duties for firm partners. Fortis Group Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and estate coordination, combining fundamental and technical analysis with institutional manager due diligence and tax-aware strategies.

David Katz is a CFA® charterholder based in White Plains, NY, with five years of industry experience. He has been with Matrix Asset Advisors Inc since 1986, a firm where he works as part of a team of five advisors. Matrix Asset Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion across individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of systematic quantitative screening and fundamental research to build concentrated, risk-controlled portfolios and offers large-cap value, dividend-income equity strategies with ESG overlays, high-quality fixed income, and wealth management services.

Tessa Shore is a financial advisor at Tortoise Investment Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. She has been with Tortoise since 2015, working continuously in various roles within the firm. Tortoise Investment Management provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and trusts, with a focus on clients in demanding professional careers. The firm emphasizes risk management, a conservative long-term approach, and tax efficiency, utilizing index funds, ETFs, and disciplined portfolio rebalancing as key components of its strategy.

Bryan Kabot is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Regency Wealth Management since 2013. Regency Wealth Management is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as pension plans and foundations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in managing discretionary accounts and emphasizes coordinated financial planning and investment management.

Matthew Gutierrez is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Gutierrez Wealth Advisory, LLC, a team-based firm in Scarsdale, NY, and previously held roles at BNY, Boston Consulting Group, NYU Stern School of Business, and UBS Financial Services Inc. Gutierrez Wealth Advisory provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on strategic asset allocation tailored to clients' risk profiles and objectives, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jean Riordan is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Next Level Private LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Vision Retirement, LPL Financial, Lexco Wealth Management, NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION, and Teg Fcu. She is also a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. Next Level Private LLC offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and annuity consulting to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios and provides ongoing portfolio management alongside fixed-fee financial planning.

Jennifer Piche is a financial advisor at Next Level Private LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years and Merrill for 7 years. Piche is also a licensed insurance professional. Next Level Private LLC offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and annuity consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach with regular client reviews and combines fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios.

Thomas Elliott is a financial advisor at Next Level Private LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Long Island Express North and Campanella Fence. Next Level Private LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and annuity consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and combines fundamental and technical analysis alongside ongoing client communication and periodic formal reviews.

Lon Birnholz is a financial advisor at Matrix Asset Advisors Inc with five years of industry experience. He has been with Matrix Asset Advisors since 1995. Matrix Asset Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm combines systematic quantitative screens with fundamental research to construct concentrated, risk-controlled portfolios and offers value, dividend-income equity strategies with ESG overlays, as well as fixed income and consolidated wealth management services.

Noah Eleftheriades is a financial advisor at Traphagen Financial Group with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience with Volvo Car USA and Elon University. Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offers discretionary model portfolios, and integrates tax and accounting services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Eric Mancini is a financial advisor with Traphagen Financial Group, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC since 2009 and previously at BLS Advisors LLC. Mancini also contributes as a senior financial writer, authoring investment and financial articles for Benzinga.com on a part-time basis. Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in discretionary model portfolio management and offers integrated tax, accounting, and estate-planning services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.