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.

Brian Alchermes is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Melville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment, Mutual Inc., PlanMember Securities Corporation, and Bespoke Wealth Management. Outside of advisory activities, he owns and operates several related businesses, including insurance agencies and entities used for tax and accounting purposes. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporate clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and access to third-party managers. The firm employs an in-house investment management team and proprietary screening tools while offering flexible advisory arrangements and fiduciary oversight.

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.

Charles Tamburello is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. for 16 years and has been affiliated with Hofstra University for over four decades. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and offers various advisory services and investment options through a network of several hundred advisors.

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.

Zachary Marsh is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Facet since 2023. Prior to joining Facet, he worked for seven years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Facet serves individual members across a broad range of wealth levels, offering tiered, subscription-based financial planning and implementation services that emphasize holistic planning and technology-driven investment solutions.

Vincent Tamburello is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has concurrent roles at Lincoln Investment and The Campbell Law Group, P.A., where he works on discovery for the law practice. He also serves as president of an advisory corporation used for tax and accounting purposes. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team, with various advisory and investment options tailored to client needs.

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 and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 39 years of industry experience, including ten years at Cetera Advisors LLC. 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, utilizing model-based portfolio management and a range of advisory platforms.

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.

Andrew Grossman is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining B. Riley Wealth Advisors, he worked at National Securities Corp from 2015 to 2022. Grossman is also involved with North Shore Wealth Management, LLC. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through around 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions.

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.