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.

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 credentials and has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners since 2023, as well as Sequent Planning, LLC since 2020. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as President of Senior Services of North America, where he manages operations and strategic planning. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, with investment approaches tailored at the representative level and supported by platform-level due diligence on sub-advisers and model providers.

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.

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.

Eric Weschke is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses, and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Kalos Capital and Financial Planning Associates, Inc. He is also president of Advanced Folio Capital Management. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plan participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages over $1.1 billion in client assets and employs an open-architecture investment platform utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis with a comprehensive range of investment tools.

Jillian Dragone is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors. Her prior roles include positions at Apexium Financial, AllianceBernstein, and Morgan Stanley. United Capital Financial Advisors provides nationwide financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers customizable investment solutions and supports other independent advisors through its technology platform, FinLife Partners.

Gene Panasenko is a financial advisor at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Landolt Securities, Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC, Moloney Securities Co., Inc., Rutenberg Realty, and LPL Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Panasenko operates a YouTube channel where he interviews professionals about their life experiences. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, primarily through wrap-fee programs. The firm employs a combination of cyclical, technical, and fundamental analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

William Mc Enroe III is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has prior experience with firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC and the Center for Wealth Preservation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a police officer and is a board member of The Paige Keely Foundation, a charity focused on raising awareness for Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes outcome‑focused, multi‑manager model portfolios that incorporate both tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Scott Cantor is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, and Sovereign Global Advisors. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management utilizing both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its service offering.

Carmine Passante is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 26 years of industry experience, including eight years with American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and recent tenure at Ausdal Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he provides insurance products to clients. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, overseeing approximately $3.73 billion in assets through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory and brokerage services tailored to client objectives, utilizing multiple custodians and integrating third-party managers.

Gurjot Waraich is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held various positions outside the financial industry, including work at Postmates and Dunkin Donuts. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and focuses on individual, corporate, and retirement plan business.

Isaiah Aponte is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Securities Corporation and Arete Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes discretionary portfolio management supported by proprietary models, third-party managers, and regular account monitoring.