Paul Lorentzen is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Cardea Capital Advisors, Liberty Partners Financial Services, National Securities Corporation, National Asset Management, and extensive tenure at Lorentzen & Trifari CPA's and Linder Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a president position at Lorentzen & Trifari, CPA's and Elite Wealth Management, though these roles are not investment related. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a variety of investment programs and manages approximately $4.21 billion in client assets through a team of about 173 advisors.

Barry Shapiro is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and operating his own firm, Bshapiro Financial. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based investment strategies and a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and educational seminars through a network of independent advisory representatives.

Nicholas Borkowski is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Holbrook, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment Planning, Voya Financial Advisors, and TD Bank. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm manages investments both on a discretionary basis through its in-house Investment Management & Research team and on a non-discretionary basis via advisors and third-party managers.

James Mallinson is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has held roles at The Leaders Group Inc (DBA Simplicity Investments), Eastern Wholesale Fence, and Bethpage Federal Credit Union among others. Outside of financial services, he is involved with Redhead Marketing Group Inc., where he has been active since 2019. Verity Asset Management is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a largely model-based investment process featuring tactical asset allocation across various asset classes and implements both internally managed specialty strategies and third-party models.

Elisa Verna Caspare is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2013 to 2017. Caspare is also involved in a separate wealth strategies business for tax and investment purposes. 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 a written Investment Policy Statement for each client and applies fundamental analysis across various instruments, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular reviews and the option to allocate to third-party managers.

James De Lucia is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Quest Capital & Risk Management, Inc. and related advisory businesses since 2023. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with Snapper Inn, LLC for three years. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies with ongoing portfolio supervision, utilizing core and specialized model suites from providers such as BlackRock, Dimensional, and Vanguard, as well as advisor-directed and third-party sub-advised portfolios.

Michael Desmond is a financial advisor at Procyon with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial and Pivotal Planning Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Procyon Tax, LLC, where he refers clients for tax services. 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, registered investment advisors, pooled investment vehicles, and government clients. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets and utilizes fundamental analysis with mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, combining internal portfolio construction with access to independent managers and AI decision-support tools.

Peter Laplaca is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience. He currently works at Composition Wealth, LLC and has previously held roles at Citi Private Advisory, Boston Private Wealth, SVB Wealth, and First Citizens Investor Services. He is also an adjunct professor at Berkeley College, where he teaches a CFP course. Composition Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans, employing a primarily long-term approach centered on diversified mutual funds and ETFs combined with fundamental and technical analysis.

Matthew Pisani is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 63 license and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Pisani co-wrote a children’s rhyming book titled "Nala The Bulldog" and serves as Executive Director of the nonprofit Clean Slate Living, where he speaks on topics including bullying and addiction. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients including high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and businesses. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a combination of discretionary investment management and advisor-managed portfolios, supported by a proprietary mutual fund screening process and institutional relationships.

Christopher Guarino is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Composition Wealth, LLC and previously held roles at SVB Wealth LLC / First Citizens Bank and Bank of New York Mellon. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term investment approach centered on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and private investment funds, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets.

Joseph Battaglia is a financial advisor at Gladstone Wealth Partners with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Sequent Planning, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is the president and principal of Senior Services of North America, a position he has held since 2008. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with a range of investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs diverse investment strategies, including discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party manager solutions, while maintaining a focus on retirement-plan service integration and institutional manager relationships.

Emiliano Avalos Paiz is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Arete, he worked at Fincadia and has a background in education, having taught at various schools including W.C. Mepham High School and Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School. 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 both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates with affiliated financial businesses and product channels.

Katelyn Della Porta is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work experience that includes roles outside of finance, such as at Liz Schwind Catering and JD Sports. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels into its offerings.

David Gordon is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Gordon Wealth Inc., engaging in the sale of life, disability, and health insurance, as well as conducting financial education seminars through the American Financial Education Alliance. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment approach informed by public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

Mark Schrader is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked with National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the board of directors for Island's End Golf & Country Club. 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 focuses on discretionary portfolio management using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels within its service offerings.

Hillard Saveth is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group in Dix Hills, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with The Pinnacle Financial Group since 2013 and also maintains a long-standing affiliation with LPL Financial since 2003. 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 constructs written Investment Policy Statements for clients and applies fundamental analysis across a broad range of instruments, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reviews.

Ronald Rothchild is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Arete in 2022, he worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp from 2017 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several related investment and insurance businesses under the Fincadia name. 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 both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its service approach.

Mark Knox is a CFP® with over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1983 and retired from active practice between 2017 and 2019. Knox is currently affiliated with Capital Analysts in Hauppauge, NY. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by a proprietary mutual fund screening process and maintains institutional relationships that enhance its product offerings.

Mary Tupper is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC in Huntington, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Capital Group Private Client Services, Capital Bank & Trust Company, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on outcome-driven, multi-manager model portfolios that incorporate tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Kenneth King Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds a Series 66 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Lincoln Investment and Pasternak Baum & Co., Ltd. He is the owner of Kenny King Consulting Inc., an S Corporation focused on tax structuring and solo 401(k) plans for independent contractors. Capital Analysts serves a broad client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.