Ricky Bathija is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at J.J. Burns & Company, where he has been employed since 2007. The firm operates as a team with seven advisors based in Melville, NY. J.J. Burns & Company provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and client-specific investment policies, integrating retirement, estate, and legacy planning into its financial strategies.

Steven Aibel is an advisor at SB Advisory, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, and KN Capital. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as trustee of his children’s trust. SB Advisory, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $1 billion for individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm primarily provides non-discretionary advice using a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, undervalued equities, and third-party managers.

Peter Devlin is a financial advisor at Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Aurora Private Wealth since 2017. Devlin also serves as a relationship manager for Standard Pension Services, LLC, where he provides retirement plan consulting and insurance services. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through a team of 18 advisors managing approximately $374 million in assets.

Martin Levine is a financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at 4Thought Financial Group Inc. since 2012. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. Levine is the author of the Widow's Survival Guide and serves on the board of directors of Meir Panim, an Israel-based charity. 4Thought Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, pension plans, corporations, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs its Multi-Method Investing® framework and Risk Premium Capital Allocation to deliver model-driven SMAs, customizable liability-driven accounts, and tactical strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, securities, and algorithmic allocations.

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.

Cole Flynn is a financial advisor at Flynn Zito Capital Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, ALPS Distributors, and GraniteShares Inc. Flynn Zito Capital Management serves individuals, high net worth clients, and employer plan sponsors with comprehensive wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies based on fundamental and technical analysis and operates as a team of seven advisors within LPL Financial’s hybrid RIA program.

Aidan Rooney is an advisor at Prospect Financial Services LLC with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has been in the financial industry since 2025, working at firms including LPL Financial LLC and Cboe Global Markets. Rooney also has experience in academic and community settings, having spent time at Bates College and Fire Island Ferries. Prospect Financial Services LLC provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive wealth planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a primarily long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Amanda Khait is a financial advisor at Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc. and Lebenthal Global Advisors since 2015 and 2019, respectively. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed independent insurance producer specializing in life and annuity products. Lebenthal Global Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement accounts, small businesses, and employee benefit plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, managing approximately $820 million in assets across a multi-advisor team.

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.

Matthew Klein is a financial advisor with Copley Financial Group, Inc. in Uniondale, NY, holding five years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent with Heritage Tax and Insurance and serves as a marketing consultant for Universal Consulting Group, focusing on mortgage lead generation. Copley Financial Group is a team-based registered investment adviser that provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth households, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm utilizes model portfolios, sub-advisors, and co-advisor arrangements, incorporating fee-based alternative investments and offering regular account reviews and educational workshops.

Philip Johanson is a financial advisor at Next Level Private LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a swim instructor and camp maintenance staff at the Badger Swim Club. Next Level Private LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and annuity consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on long-term portfolios using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds, combining fundamental and technical analysis with continuous client contact and periodic formal reviews.

Frank Loria is a financial advisor with Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Lebenthal entities since 2013, including Lebenthal Diversified Asset Management and Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc. Loria is also a licensed independent insurance producer specializing in life and annuities. Lebenthal Global Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement accounts, small businesses, and employee benefit plans, managing approximately $820 million in assets. The firm offers customized and model portfolios, financial planning, and pension consulting through a multi-advisor team, integrating advisory, brokerage, and insurance services.

Edward Cahill is a financial advisor with Partners Capital Services, Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Partners Capital Services since 2003 and American Capital Partners since 2002. Cahill is also president of Century Management, LLC, an outside business activity unrelated to investment advisory services. Partners Capital Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, small businesses, corporations, and trusts, managing approximately $94.1 million in client assets through a team of 12 advisors. The firm offers personalized investment policies and employs various strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and the use of third-party money managers.

Lawrence Just is a financial advisor at Partners Capital Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including American Capital Partners, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of PELUT Devices Inc. and is on the executive board of the St. Catherine of Siena Foundation. Partners Capital Services, Inc. provides investment supervisory services and portfolio management to individuals, small businesses, corporations, and trusts. The firm emphasizes client-directed accounts and uses both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, incorporating a range of investment strategies and third-party manager reviews.

Shane Miller is a financial advisor with United Asset Strategies Inc. in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, Chase Investment Services Corp., and BNY Mellon Securities Corporation. United Asset Strategies Inc. provides discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, estate and financial planning to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes diversification and tailored portfolios, utilizing strategic asset allocation alongside active fixed-income management and a multi-part equity strategy.

Jeffrey Lew is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with First American Asset Advisory, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. He has a total of six years of industry experience and previously spent 18 years at Energex. First American Asset Advisory provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, and business entities, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored portfolios. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including participation in a wrap-fee program, with ongoing monitoring and regular portfolio reviews.

David Frisch is a CFP® and PFS™ with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Frisch Financial Group, Inc. since 1999. Frisch Financial Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $931.6 million for about 601 clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as financial planning and consulting.

Philip Tavella is a financial advisor with Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Lebenthal Global Advisors since 2017 and has managed Philip Tavella Asset Management since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner and president of Philip Joseph Jewelry, a business he has been involved with since 1990, as well as a co-owner of Argyle Jewelers. Lebenthal Global Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and small business pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary and limited non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning at no additional charge, utilizing model-based strategies managed through its affiliated sub-adviser to provide diversified, tax-sensitive portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Robert Rom is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Legacy Edge Advisors and previously spent over two decades at TIAA. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in RSTM Partners, LLC, a real estate investment entity. Legacy Edge Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as trusts, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a sponsored wrap-fee program. The firm customizes investment policies and employs a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and technical strategies across a range of asset classes.

James Demeo Jr. is a financial advisor at Shulman DeMeo Asset Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Shulman DeMeo Asset Management in 2007, he worked at Equitable Advisors for five years. Shulman DeMeo Asset Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages client assets through a wrap fee program, employing individualized asset allocation strategies that include index funds, ETFs, individual securities, and specialized vehicles such as REITs and MLPs.