Justin Bolmgren is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. and has previously worked at Origin Financial and operated his own firm, Bolmgren Retireplan, Inc., for a decade. Outside of advising, he serves as an advisor to the fintech software firm Budget Simple and is a part owner of Wealth Preservation Specialist, LLC and William Joseph Tax Strategies, Inc. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines customized portfolio construction with third-party sub-advisors on the AssetMark platform and integrates a range of quantitative and qualitative investment analysis methods.

Theresa Markham is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Lexington Avenue Capital Management LLC and operated Markham Asset Management LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer for the Vernon Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm uses a mix of proprietary ETF-based models, third-party managers, and option strategies to implement portfolios and supports tailored suitability assessments and regular rebalancing through a large enterprise platform.

Blane Tierney is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Realta since 2018 and previously spent nine years at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes individualized advice based on client goals and risk tolerance and offers portfolio management through various strategies and third-party managers.

Mark Charnet is a financial advisor with CoreCap Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with CoreCap Advisors since 2018 and also serves as president of American Prosperity Group, Inc., an insurance and annuity sales business operating under a franchising model. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth and accredited investors, self-directed retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, with an emphasis on long-term, relationship-oriented investment strategies.

Jesse Kopelakis is a financial advisor at Procyon with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NewEdge Advisors, LPL Financial, Empire City Laboratories, and Sagepoint Financial. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, institutional consulting, and model-portfolio services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets and utilizes a blend of internal portfolio construction, independent managers, and AI tools to deliver both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary management.

Enrico Brex is a financial advisor at Procyon with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, NewEdge Advisors, and Elite Retirement Consultants. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in farm and timber sales activities. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, institutional consulting, and model-portfolio services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and government clients. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets, employing both discretionary and primarily non-discretionary strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income investments.

Michael Kruger is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors LLC, Selective Insurance, and Lowe's Corporation. He is also an agent with Agia, involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors and utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts with tax-aware and ESG overlay options.

Benjamin Weiss is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Empower, he worked for the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York for nine years and operated B&G Property Maintenance LLC for two years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated services focus on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates, with a scale and model that emphasizes service within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Theodore Gerstein is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Peralte-Clark LLC and assisting Eric Gerstein. Outside of advisory activities, he has served as a baseball umpire since 2017. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a range of managed account programs and financial planning. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and utilizes market-timing and momentum-based strategies within several legacy programs.

Cody Albrecht is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2017 and previously at National Planning Corporation from 2015 to 2017. Outside of finance, he is involved with ARKKC Entertainment as an actor and serves as Vice President of the Red Hook Chamber of Commerce. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Bonnie Addison is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Key Investment Services since 2007 and previously held roles at Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc. and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary options, integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates, and offers various wrap-fee programs supported by custodial and trade execution services.

George Siracuse is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Guiding Light Financial, LLC, a fixed insurance sales business, and acts as an advisory board member for SliceSpace, providing strategic guidance and business introductions. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, combining fundamental, technical, bottom-up, and top-down analysis, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management arrangements.

Ryan Bedross is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Riverstrong Capital and was self-employed prior to joining Private Advisor Group. Bedross also operates under the business names Warwick Valley Financial Advisors and K-12 Financial Advisors within Private Advisor Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizes technology platforms, and provides access to a range of investment strategies through third-party managers and proprietary solutions.

George Leppert III is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network holding a Series 65 credential. He has experience running The Leppert CPA Group since 2025 and managing Leppert Holdings LLC since 2015. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to construct client portfolios using various securities and insurance products.

George Dobbs is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for seven years before joining Independent Financial Group in 2019. Dobbs is also licensed as a New Jersey insurance agent offering various types of insurance products. Independent Financial Group provides investment advisory and brokerage services to clients ranging from individuals to pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios using both active and passive investment strategies.

Kenneth Ford is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2011 and previously spent 10 years with LPL Financial, LLC. Ford operates under multiple business names associated with his advisory activities. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, offers managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite platform, and utilizes third-party managers and a range of investment strategies.

Michael La Rosa Jr. is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, MissionSquare Investment Services, and Citibank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct instructor for undergraduate business courses at Southern New Hampshire University and volunteers as a community manager for Mania Club Champions of Hope, a nonprofit focused on cancer and mental health causes. Key Investment Services LLC provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans. The firm uses a multi-provider platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates.

Eric Gerstein is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a real estate investment venture with his son focused on residential properties in the Chicago area. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Thomas Drongoski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Prudential Investment Management Services LLC and PGIM Investments, LLC from 2013 to 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he is a residential rental property owner in Clifton, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm operates with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices and provides affiliated mutual funds, trust services, and a securities-based lending option.

Matthew Newman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates from 2002 to 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.