David Baranek is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several related firms including Summit Financial Resources, Inc. and Summit Equities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Baranek manages an accounting firm where he performs tax preparation and related services. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving approximately 17,800 clients with $26.35 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Mark Ramos is a financial advisor with FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, and several other firms dating back to 2016. FourStar Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical analysis approach, managing diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizons.

Andrew Massey is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at iConnections and BNY Mellon|Pershing. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and other institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, access to alternative and private fund vehicles, and lending and insurance solutions, utilizing both third-party and proprietary investment strategies.

Carey Gertler is a CFP® at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company with one year of experience in the financial industry. He has been associated with EisnerAmper LLP since 2014 and Eisner Advisory Group LLC since 2021. Prosperity advises individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs asset allocation and diversification strategies, utilizing third-party managers and technology platforms to support its service offerings.

Ryan Edwards is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Intrua Financial since 2021 and was previously with Intrua Advisory Group LLC and LPL Financial. Edwards is also involved in a business entity for tax and investment purposes unrelated to securities trading. Intrua Financial provides investment advisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical and cyclical analysis to develop customized asset allocations and investment policy statements, managing approximately $1.76 billion in client assets as of year-end 2024.

Kenneth Dugan is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Leo Wealth, LLC. He has held roles at affiliated entities including Leogroup Wealth Solutions, LLC and Leogroup Fund Services, LLC since 2013. He also maintains an active insurance license. Leo Wealth, LLC serves individuals, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm employs ETF-based and single-stock systematic strategies, combining internal models and third-party sub-advisors to construct diversified, risk-tiered portfolios.

John Higgins is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. He has previously worked with Patterson/Smith Associates, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network, and is the managing member and owner of Patterson Smith Associates, LLC, where he is involved in selling fixed insurance. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Linda Hilton is a CFP® with six years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at Simplicity Wealth and has prior experience at LifePro Asset Management. In addition to her advisory role, she owns a tax and accounting practice and serves as a fiduciary accountant at a tax planning and litigation firm. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers technology-driven solutions such as a private-label asset management platform and a third-party managed account program.

Ana Bou Goldsmith is a financial advisor at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at IDB Bank, IDB Lido Wealth, LLC, and GBS Finance. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, managing approximately $5 billion in client assets through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, often utilizing third-party managers and technology platforms.

Caitlin West is a financial advisor at The Ascent Group, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. West serves as Co-Chair of the Rutgers School of Business Finance Area Advisory Board and as Non-Academic Co-Chair of an advisory board at Rutgers University. The Ascent Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.93 billion, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and proprietary model portfolios.

Justin Shure is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently a wealth advisor at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company and has held prior roles at Dai Securities, 1417 Capital, Bay Colony Advisors, and Charles Schwab. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and focuses on asset allocation and diversification, utilizing third-party independent managers and model portfolios.

Jason Purvis is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Simplicity Wealth and also involved with Next Phase Money Management and Financial Growth Group. Outside of his advisory and insurance business activities, Purvis engages in public speaking and private coaching focused on parenthood, fathering, and faith. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering advisory services from financial planning to managed account platforms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and provides technology and operational support to other advisers through a private-label asset management platform.

Eli Cohen is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Perigon, he held positions at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction based on clients’ goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance, and serves as both sponsor and overseer of wrap and sub-advisor programs.

Daniel Otoole is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Meeder Investment Management, Quasar Distributors, and Horizon Investments. Simplicity Wealth provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers a managed account platform with various model portfolios and optional overlays such as tax optimization and customized screening.

Joseph Belfatto Jr. is a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Simon Quick Advisors since 2007, following a brief tenure at Massey Quick Wealth Solutions. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients by providing wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services. The firm combines private fund sponsorship, sub-advisory relationships, and integrated tax and back-office offerings, employing a range of investment strategies including long and short positions and options.

Robert Sayre is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Simplicity Wealth and has previously worked at Cetera and Mid-Atlantic Wealth Advisory. He is also president of Phyxius Capital Management, an S-Corporation for tax purposes. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, institutional clients, and financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, providing model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, alongside discretionary authority over many models.

Joseph Medina is a financial advisor at Infinity Financial Services Advisory with 26 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Newbridge Securities Corporation and Cetera Advisors LLC prior to joining Infinity in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Medina works as a commercial and residential real estate agent and serves as an independent public notary. He is also a limited partner in several bars located in Brooklyn, NY. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $174 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach, utilizing techniques such as charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, with strategies that include mutual funds, ETFs, options, and other complex investments.

Kristen Breault is a financial advisor at Circle Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Circle Wealth Management since 2007. Circle Wealth Management provides customized wealth advisory, investment management, and family office services to high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families, focusing on clients with around $50 million in investable assets. The firm develops tailored Investment Policy Statements and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by proprietary due diligence and comprehensive reporting.

Christos Thomas is a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has been with Simon Quick Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches classes in hedge funds, portfolio management, and alternative investments at the New York Institute of Finance. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients, offering wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning, and administrative services. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes allocating assets among independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private funds, with active roles in private fund management and integrated tax and back-office services.

Connor Barbella Roesler is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kintra Wealth, LLC. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Tupler Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales during business hours. Kintra Wealth, LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pension plans, and corporations by providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.5 billion in discretionary assets and utilizes a model-driven investment process focused on tax efficiency and integrated planning.