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.

Thomas Quinn is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. and OSAIC prior to joining Ausdal. 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 advisory and brokerage services with investment strategies tailored at the advisor level to meet clients' objectives and risk profiles.

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.

Mitat Lika is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Gradient Securities since 2016 and AMG Wealth Management Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of AMG Wealth Management Inc., where he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and frequently works with third-party managers while maintaining detailed disclosure and oversight of related revenue-sharing arrangements.

Peter Marshall is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and National Asset Management. He serves on the investment committee of St. John's of Lattingtown Episcopal Church. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Dennis Oconnor is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC for 10 years before joining Blackridge Asset Management and Peak Brokerage Services in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent with Top Advisors Group. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a network of investment adviser representatives utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and a turnkey asset management platform, with investment strategies that include asset allocation, rebalancing, and diversification.

Sean Clary is a financial advisor at Gladstone Wealth Partners with 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bridgeway Wealth Partners and TD Waterhouse Investor Services. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with investment approaches tailored at the representative level and oversight provided by an investment committee.

Henry Liu is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Aegis Capital since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Liu is the sole owner of a real estate management company. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services along with access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

Christopher Ortiz is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Arete in 2022, Ortiz worked at National Asset Management, Inc. and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Carol's Army Inc., a charitable organization. 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 into its services.

Richard Spatola is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp before joining Arete in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a clothing recycling business and a partner in a recruitment firm. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. 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 within its service offerings.

Christopher Pollina is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Portfolio Medics, LLC since 2021. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2016 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a healthy snacks vending business during evenings and weekends. Portfolio Medics provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with a client focus on retail and small-business relationships.

Mario Molino is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with The Pinnacle Financial Group since 2013 and concurrently associated with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business development and administration for Current Wireless Solutions LLC and Current Energy Solutions LLC. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to 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 a range of investment instruments and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis, with regular monitoring and annual reviews.

Lauren Flemen is a CFP® at United Capital Financial Advisors with eight years of prior experience at Apexium Financial LP and five years at Atlantic Trust. She has been with United Capital since 2025. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using asset-allocation models developed by an Investment Policy Committee and offers portfolio customization for ESG and faith-based preferences.

David Silberg is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Newbridge Securities Corporation and Allied Millennial Partners. Outside of his advisory role, Silberg serves on the Board of Trustees for the Port Jewish Center, where he is involved with the budget committee. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by offering investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and offers trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

Daniel Mcnicholas is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Gladstone Wealth Partners in 2017, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. He is also currently employed outside the investment industry in a non-investment role. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services, with investment approaches tailored at the representative level and supported by platform-level due diligence performed by its Investment Committee.

Paul Carmichael is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with The Pinnacle Financial Group since 2015 and also has a longstanding role with United Benefit Pension Inc. Carmichael operates out of Melville, NY. The Pinnacle Financial Group offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a range of investment strategies, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Kenneth Bonal is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a holding company for business expenses. 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, employing proprietary model allocations and working with third-party sub-advisers while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Vincent Famulari is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with The Pinnacle Financial Group, where he has worked since 2018, and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2002. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis across various investment instruments and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reviews.