Jeffrey Connolly is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with East End Financial Group, Inc., where he has worked since 2017, and previously held positions at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Value Line, LLC. He serves as a trustee on the Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District Board of Education. East End Financial Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, municipalities, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, long-term investment management and financial planning, emphasizing diversified portfolios with primarily low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also providing services to municipalities and retirement-plan sponsors.

Mary LaFemina is a financial advisor with East End Financial Group, Inc. in Riverhead, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with East End Financial Group since 2011 and also holds a registered representative role with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Additionally, she is a licensed insurance agent with Kosinski Associates, Inc. East End Financial Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, municipalities, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, primarily long-term investment management and financial planning services, emphasizing diversified portfolios with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and provides specialized retirement-plan consulting for plan sponsors and municipalities.

Jack Kosinski is a CFP® certificant with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a wealth advisor at East End Financial Group, Inc. He worked previously at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years and has been with Osaic since 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member of 3KZ, LLC, a real estate management company. East End Financial Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, municipalities, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a primarily long-term, customized investment approach utilizing diversified portfolios with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.

Joseph Kosinski is a financial advisor with East End Financial Group, Inc. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 22 years of industry experience. Kosinski has been with East End Financial Group since 2005 and previously worked with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He serves on the board of the Gwen L. Kosinski Foundation, a nonprofit focused on brain cancer research, and holds a board position with the East Moriches Union Free School District. East End Financial Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, municipalities, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers long-term, customized investment management and financial planning through a diversified approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and retirement-plan consulting, with a notable emphasis on serving municipalities and plan sponsors.

Mark Poitras is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of industry experience. He is an investment advisor representative with East End Financial Group, Inc., where he has worked since 2017, and previously held roles at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Poitras volunteers as an advanced emergency technician and instructor with the SAG Harbor Volunteer Ambulance and serves as chairman of the North Haven Village Zoning Board of Appeals. He is also involved in youth basketball coaching and fundraising through Youth Hoop of Sag Harbor and participates in community service initiatives with the Sag Harbor Lions Club. East End Financial Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, municipalities, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, long-term investment management and financial planning, emphasizing diversified portfolios with primarily low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and provides specialized retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors alongside fiduciary services.

Brian Reynolds is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equity Services, Inc. and National Life for eight years each before joining Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with the Peconic Hockey Foundation in marketing and operates a collectibles sales business as a sole proprietor. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management through a combination of in-house discretionary management and non-discretionary advisor and third-party manager offerings, supported by proprietary mutual fund screening and institutional relationships.

Eduard Van Raay is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Kovack Advisors since 2011, following a brief tenure at Raymond James Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in financial education counseling and delivers financial education lectures at community venues. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, employing a risk-driven investment process supported by Envestnet and utilizing both internal models and third-party managers.

Brendan Goldstein is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lebenthal Asset Management LLC. Carnegie Investment Counsel offers investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, nonprofits, corporations, and government entities. The firm uses a range of analytical approaches and may employ long- and short-term trading, options, and margin strategies, often working with discretionary accounts and providing specialized planning services.

Mark Yadgaroff is a financial advisor at Stephens with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Oppenheimer, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, and AllianceBernstein L.P. He serves on the board of directors of Co-op 51st Beekman. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, investment banking, and research services.

Jeremy Paul is a Certified Financial Planner® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and has held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., RLP Wealth Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. Mr. Paul serves as a board member of the National Cancer Center, Inc. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often utilizing independent managers or turnkey asset management programs while maintaining oversight and conducting regular account reviews.

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.

Marc Lowlicht is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining B. Riley Wealth Advisors in 2022, he worked at National Securities Corp for nine years. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in assets for over 16,800 clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a broad range of advisory programs, including proprietary asset allocation models and access to third-party managers.

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.

Racquel Oden is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., JP Morgan Securities, LLC, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-profile investment process supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and third-party providers, delivering both client-directed and discretionary portfolio options.

Stanley Hochhauser is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 60 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney since 2001. 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 charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Peter Cooper is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Leaders Group Inc., B. Riley Wealth Management, and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he manages life and health insurance sales and supervision at Amabrokus Inc. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both traditional portfolio management and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Vincent Mattone is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Advisors Capital Management, LLC, TD Private Client Wealth LLC, TD Bank, N.A., and AllianceBernstein L.P. He is also associated with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides comprehensive wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced CIO services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers across active and passive strategies and offers proprietary private funds and interval fund advisory services.