Zafer Atlas is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee based in New York, NY, with three years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Sanity Capital Management LLC, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he was involved with Tothelift.com LLC and Bloom Tree Partners LLC and currently serves as a senior advisor on the advisory board of House Studios, LLC, a social impact-driven entertainment and e-commerce company. Sanity Capital Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high net worth clients, and family offices, focusing on long/short equity strategies that utilize regulatory disclosures, quantitative and qualitative research, and macroeconomic analysis. The firm employs margin lending and short selling within separately managed accounts and offers limited ancillary financial planning tied to portfolio management.

Carlos Peraza is a financial advisor at Mon Capital Management LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. He is also a partner at SP Family Office LLC since 2008 and a shareholder in SP Capital International S.A., a Panama-registered investment management firm that operates independently of his primary advisory roles. Mon Capital Management provides investment advisory services primarily to high‑net‑worth individuals, their corporate entities, and trusts, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a multi-disciplinary research process and applies Modern Portfolio Theory with strategic and tactical allocations, employing a range of instruments and alternative investments to meet client objectives.

Martin Herzberg is a financial advisor at Alphatheta Capital LLC with 16 years of experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and operates as the sole advisor at the independent firm based in Lawrence, NY. Alphatheta Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to a select group of individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $3.7 million in assets. The firm employs a combination of quantitative models, fundamental and technical analysis, and a range of trading instruments to focus on income-producing strategies and ongoing portfolio oversight.

Christopher Minko is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Minko Wealth. His prior roles include working with Cetera and operating an independent insurance agency. In addition to his advisory work, he assists with trust administration and Medicaid applications through a separate law office. Minko Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides personalized asset management to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and estates. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement rollover advice, and access to sub-advisers and alternative investments, constructing portfolios based on client goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Suneil Kalantry is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor at Kalantry Advisors LLC with six years of experience at the firm and a total of twelve years in the industry through his affiliation with Kalantry LLP. He is also a CPA and partner at Kalantry LLP, where he occasionally provides accounting-related advice or products to clients. Kalantry Advisors LLC provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm operates mainly on a non-discretionary basis, delivering client-specific investment policy statements, portfolio monitoring, and access to third-party money managers and managed account solutions.

James Zagelmeyer is a financial advisor at Lionshead Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior business experience spanning over a decade with Newsearch Equipment & Salvage, a retail company selling used parts for diesel tractors and other equipment. Lionshead Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, including pension and 1031 exchange consulting, as well as a bundled Micro Family Office program that coordinates estate, tax, and wealth-transfer planning.

Avraham Ziv is a financial advisor at Dorado Wealth Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, Western International Securities, Inc., and Northeast Asset Management LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is also registered as a non-variable insurance agent. Dorado Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and 401(k) participants, with plans to expand to pension funds and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis and utilizes third-party investment managers through the Schwab platform.

Mark Blinderman is a financial advisor at Walnut Investment Services LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Walnut Investment Services since 2001. Walnut Investment Services primarily serves individuals and families, as well as small businesses, pension plans, and trusts, offering fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes fundamental securities analysis and asset allocation, providing both discretionary portfolio management and consultative guidance tailored to client goals.

Jakob Hawver is a financial advisor at MacFarlane Investors in New York, NY, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including previous roles at Reiss and other positions prior to joining MacFarlane Investors. MacFarlane Investors provides investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services to a diverse client base ranging from lower-income investors to high-net-worth individuals and organizations. The firm employs a fundamental research-driven, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach and integrates financial planning into its portfolio management process.

Carol Mammone Desimone is a financial advisor at Abbondandolo Wealth Management Corp with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Abbondandolo & Co since 2006. Desimone is also a Certified Public Accountant and occasionally provides clients with advice or products from her accounting practice. Abbondandolo Wealth Management Corp offers fee-only investment supervisory services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts. The firm follows a strategic asset-allocation approach using the SEI investment platform, emphasizing diversification and disciplined rebalancing.

Daniel Eccleston is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Bendix Financial Group, Inc. He has worked at The Bendix Financial Group since 1997 and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he assists clients with life, health, and long-term care insurance and prepares individual tax returns on an as-needed basis. The Bendix Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management and retirement consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party program managers. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation through proprietary tools and offers both wrap and non-wrap advisory services.

Hakan Ergulec is a CFA® charterholder and has been with Tekmen Wells LLC since 2013, accumulating 4 years of industry experience. He serves as Principal and Managing Partner of two investment-related holding companies focused on private company investments. Tekmen Wells provides asset management and financial consulting services to individuals, trusts, foundations, and corporations, including high-net-worth households. The firm employs a discretionary portfolio management approach using diversified asset allocations and third-party managers through the Envestnet platform, with a notable use of a wrap-fee program as its primary investment vehicle.

Derek Botwinick is a financial advisor at Lumiere Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has held positions at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Prudential Financial Planning Services. In addition to his advisory work, he owns DLB Associates, which provides group benefits and Medicare insurance services. Lumiere Financial is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $59.9 million across 137 client relationships through a seven-advisor team, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Ivan Feinseth is a financial advisor at Tigress Financial Partners, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Tigress Financial Partners since 2011. Tigress Financial Partners provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis along with modern portfolio theory, employing strategies such as long- and short-term trading, options, short sales, and margin.

Daniel Weiss is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial planner at Avrio Wealth PTE LTD. His prior experience includes roles at PrairieView Partners and Chen Planning, as well as positions with educational institutions such as Golden Gate University. Avrio Wealth PTE LTD provides financial planning, investment management, and insurance advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a total-return approach with diversified portfolios, serving a notable non-U.S. client base while maintaining registration with the U.S. SEC.

Chao Xu is a CFA® charterholder with 6 years of industry experience. He has been with IONE Capital Management LLC for 10 years in various roles and is currently based in Hoboken, NJ. IONE Capital Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach, utilizing statistical alpha strategies, algorithmic asset allocation, and a combination of technical and fundamental analysis, while adhering to explicit risk management policies.

Frank Riggio is the managing member of Prosus Wealth Management in New York, NY, with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Investacorp Advisory Services and Franklin Financial Planning. Mr. Riggio also holds a New York State Life and Health Insurance License and occasionally recommends insurance products as part of financial planning. Prosus Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $8.1 million in discretionary portfolios. The firm uses a written Investment Policy Statement and strategic asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, employing a core-and-satellite approach with quarterly reviews.

Rhona Liptzin is a CFP® and Series 63-licensed advisor at Wank & Liptzin Advisory Services LLC with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Wank & Liptzin, CPA’s since 1994 and at ARS Financial Services since 1985. Liptzin is also a partner in Wank & Liptzin LLP, a CPA firm providing accounting and tax services. Wank & Liptzin Advisory Services LLC offers financial planning and investment advisory services primarily to middle-class individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm emphasizes comprehensive financial planning with a buy-and-hold investment approach and maintains close client relationships, supported by its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Robert Ruggirello is a CFA charterholder with 10 years at Brave Eagle Wealth Management and five years of industry experience. Before his financial advisory career, he served 20 years with the FDNY. Brave Eagle Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs a planning process that incorporates human capital modeling and uses a combination of active management, Modern Portfolio Theory, and a core-and-satellite investment framework, offering customized, tax-aware strategies and periodic educational workshops.

Howard Lisch is the principal of Lisch Investment Management LLC in Jersey City, NJ, with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds the Series 63 designation and has a background that includes roles at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC and Hudson River Investment Group, LLC. In addition to his work in investment management, Lisch is a certified public accountant and a practicing attorney. Lisch Investment Management LLC is a fee-only adviser providing personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach focused on income and growth with globally diversified portfolios and integrates affiliated accounting and legal services into its wealth management offering.