Marc Silverstein is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 29 years of industry experience and has also worked with Lincoln Investment, National Life Group, and Equity Services, Inc. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as president and agent at MAS Group, Inc., where he is involved in property and casualty sales and service. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors as well as in-house discretionary investment management.

Melissa Pavone is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Forefront and Mindful Financial Partners. She previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co for 11 years. Outside of her advisory work, Melissa is involved with Money Matters in Marriage, where she helps couples improve communication about finances, and she founded Mindful Divorce Partners, which focuses on divorce financial analysis. Forefront Wealth Partners is a team-based adviser serving individuals, business owners, and corporate clients through discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm offers customized portfolios and integrates related services such as tax and estate coordination to address a wide range of client needs.

Denis Corridan is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Lincoln Investment since 2017, Legend Advisory Corporation from 2011 to 2019, and Legend Equities Corporation from 1994 to 2017. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, advisor-managed custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Keith Maeder is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Equity Services, Inc., National Life Group, and Osaic FA, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Maeder is an insurance agent specializing in health insurance, fixed annuities, disability insurance, long-term care, and life insurance. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary models and provides retirement-plan advice via a nationwide network of advisors and in-house investment management.

Michael Geisen is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Jennifer Baron is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 38 years of industry experience and has been with GWN Securities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Center for Wealth Planning and is a part owner of Jenart Realty, LLC. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, using a range of investment approaches including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Alex Shvartsman is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, among others. He is currently based in Coram, NY. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Keith Furio is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to joining Independent Financial Partners, he held roles at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., Main Street Management Company, RIA, and Realta Equities, Inc. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Daniel Conforti is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Citigroup since 2016. Outside of finance, he is a New York State certified baseball umpire, officiating high school games in Eastern Long Island. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains large-scale institutional capabilities, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Michael Oliver is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 66 credential and totaling 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2017 and previously at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, Oliver serves as president of the Mattituck Booster Club, is a board member at True Light Church, and volunteers as a firefighter and medical rescuer with the Mattituck Fire Department. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients—offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and a range of advisory programs supported by in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Patricia Douglas is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Citigroup since 2017, following prior roles at NYLife Securities, LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, managing multi-asset strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Akash Bhanti is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his current role at Citigroup, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for five years, as well as at Maxim Group LLC and the New York Institute of Technology. Bhanti also has experience with the John Ondrush Golf & Fitness Academy. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies using internal standards and oversight committees and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and unique market roles.

Maria Carrara is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bellport, NY, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, Carrara is a CPA specializing in divorce financial analysis and operates a small jewelry business that donates proceeds to breast cancer charities. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports a range of account services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Thomas Boerum is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations: Ride for Life, which supports ALS research and patient services, and EAC Network, where he participates in organizational oversight. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through a large network of advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts and model portfolios, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options, with a range of investment approaches from traditional asset allocation to legacy momentum-based strategies.

James Mantione is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2012 and has prior experience with LPL Financial, Chase Investment Services Corp., and CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. Mantione also operates James Mantione Wealth Management, Inc., through which he offers investment advisory services and holds a non-variable insurance agent license. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s fiduciary-based advisory model combines client goal assessment with a range of investment strategies implemented via proprietary platforms and third-party managers.

James Mcnamara is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Oppenheimer since 2003, following a one-year tenure at CIBC World Markets Corp. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs covering equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with services including asset allocation, manager selection, and retirement consulting.

Michele Arnett is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at GWN Securities since 2014 and has been associated with the Center For Wealth Planning since 2007. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed to sell life, accident, and health insurance. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios through a network of approximately 423 advisors.

Joel Breiter is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2013 and previously spent nine years with UBS Financial Services. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs and advisory services that include equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Thomas Leonard is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a 30-year career in the financial markets, he has led Institutional Sales teams for several major global financial firms and guided sophisticated investors through significant market events including the 1987 Stock Market Crash, the ERM Currency Crisis, the Dot-Com Stock Crisis, 9/11, and the 2008 Great Financial Crisis. This extensive experience has equipped him with practical knowledge to help individual investors navigate financial uncertainty. Thomas specializes in a broad range of client focus areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning, and retirement income. He and his team adopt a consultative approach to develop customized financial strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals. As an active manager, Thomas is adept at adjusting clients’ portfolios to shifting market conditions, emphasizing organization and planning as keys to successful investing. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University and a Master of Business Administration from Fordham University, and he holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Thomas participates in community service through involvement with the American Cancer Society. In addition to his professional interests, he enjoys golfing, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his wife and four daughters.

David Rey is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and spent 23 years with American Portfolios Financial Services before joining Osaic in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates several insurance and annuity businesses focused on life insurance and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with financial planning and managed-account solutions, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.