Philip Gallant is a financial advisor with Optimus Wealth Management Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Gallant is also the managing partner and insurance agent at The Optimus Group, LLC, and is involved with Vital Tax Solutions, Inc., which provides tax planning and tax return services. Optimus Wealth Management Group, Inc. offers personalized financial planning and retirement income planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm refers clients to third-party money managers for asset management and focuses on comprehensive planning using portfolio analysis and retirement outcome modeling.

Jason Dongelewic is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Marathon Mission, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Marathon Mission, he was a student for several years. Marathon Mission, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach and manages approximately $154.7 million in client assets.

Nicholas Ventura is a financial advisor at Eden Advisory Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience in entertainment and real estate development. Eden Advisory Services, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs client-specific Investment Policy Statements and a long-term trading approach utilizing fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, supplemented by external research and proprietary strategies.

Laura Sodorsky is a financial advisor at Marathon Mission, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Marathon Mission since 2019, following two years at Auto/Mate Inc. Marathon Mission, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches and manages approximately $154.7 million in assets.

Amy Taylor is a financial advisor at Optimus Wealth Management Group, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Optimus Wealth Management Group since 2021, with prior experience at FM Global. Taylor is also involved in an affiliated insurance agency through The Optimus Group, LLC. Optimus Wealth Management Group provides personalized financial planning, retirement income planning, and portfolio review services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm refers clients to third-party money managers for asset management while conducting periodic reviews and coaching, operating with a small advisory team.

Frederick Schmalkuche is a partner at Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, LLC with 25 years of industry experience and holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 66 credentials. He has also been affiliated with Latitude Advisors, LLC and GWN SECURITIES, Inc. since 2011. Additionally, he is a partner at the CPA firm Foster & Schmalkuche, PC, where he dedicates the majority of his professional time. Pinnacle Wealth Strategies provides comprehensive financial planning and consulting services to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm delivers written financial plans focused on asset allocation and client goals, while clients maintain execution and investment management through custodians or advisors outside the firm.

Julianne Sciandra is a CFP® professional with 15 years at Capital Financial Advisors of New York, LLC and four years of industry experience. She operates as the sole advisor at her firm, which is based in Clifton Park, NY. Capital Financial Advisors of New York, LLC offers fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $232 million in mostly discretionary assets using strategic asset allocation with global diversification, primarily through no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and individual fixed-income securities.

Sharon Merkle is a financial advisor with Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She also operates a law practice specializing in estate planning, business law, employment law, elder law, commercial contracts, and real estate. Merkle has worked at Pinnacle Wealth Strategies since 2002 and holds roles at GWN Securities, Inc. and Latitude Advisors, LLC. Pinnacle Wealth Strategies provides comprehensive financial planning and consulting services to individuals, families, and business clients through a multi-meeting process that results in written financial plans. The firm focuses on individualized, asset-allocation centered plans and does not manage client assets directly, leaving implementation to clients or third-party managers.

Howard Goldson is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Latitude Advisors, LLC and GWN Securities, Inc. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in life insurance and annuities. Pinnacle Wealth Strategies provides comprehensive financial planning and consulting services to individuals, families, and business owners, delivering written, asset-allocation focused plans without direct asset management, allowing clients to implement recommendations through custodians or other firms.

Jared Reinstein is a CFP® professional at PlanVision, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously held roles at Berkshire Money Management, Inc., Citizens Securities Inc., and several other firms. PlanVision provides fee-only financial planning and consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, emphasizing fundamental analysis and a long-term, simplified allocation philosophy that favors passive investments. The firm delivers advice through written plans or consultations without managing client assets or requiring account minimums.

Derek Kessen is a financial advisor at Steward Advisors Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC. Steward Advisors Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with approximately $105 million in discretionary assets under management. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, incorporating clients’ faith-based and moral values into investment decisions and employing a range of asset classes and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Logan Simms is a financial advisor at Blue Jean Financial LLC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Blue Jean Financial in 2024, he worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and has experience in education and nonprofit instruction. Outside of advising, he teaches woodworking skills at a nonprofit organization, Saratoga Joinery. Blue Jean Financial LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and businesses. The firm’s team manages approximately $95 million across 284 client relationships, offering customized portfolios primarily constructed with low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities using both fundamental and technical analysis.

William Mertes is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with American Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1995. American Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, including high-net-worth households, offering asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and 401(k) plan services. The firm employs a passive, asset-class investment approach with diversified, low-cost model portfolios and manages approximately $1.28 billion in non-discretionary assets under management.

David Kopyc is an investment advisor representative with Retirement Planning Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Ameritas Investment Corp. In addition to his advisory duties, he hosts a retirement planning radio show. Retirement Planning Group provides discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporations. The five-adviser team manages approximately $375 million for over 1,000 clients, employing a primarily long-term, diversified investment approach with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

William Bufkins is a financial advisor at Blue Jean Financial LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thriven Investment Management Inc. and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, Bufkins serves as an assistant pastor at Adirondack Christian Fellowship, where he is involved in preaching, leading worship, and overseeing youth ministry. Blue Jean Financial is a fiduciary-registered investment advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes a customized, long-term investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and select individual securities, supported by a multi-office presence and a team with combined experience from Thrivent.

Johnathon Perog is a financial advisor at Bull Harbor Capital LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, Green Capital Advantage, and Hannaford Co. Bull Harbor Capital LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $355 million for over 400 clients through a team of 28 advisors, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services with a focus on customized, primarily long-term investment strategies.

Michael Ruger is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Greenbush Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2007. His prior experience includes roles at Crump and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is a medical broker with Advocate Health. Greenbush Financial Group provides financial planning, investment consulting, asset management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals and employer-sponsored plans. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with discretionary trading and manages over $616 million in client assets with a team of four advisors.

Lakshmi Nagarajan is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Holistic Wealth Advisors, a five-advisor team based in Clifton Park, NY, and has previously worked with LPL Financial LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Nagarajan is also involved with several insurance-related activities alongside her advisory role. Holistic Wealth Advisors manages approximately $234.3 million in discretionary assets for a client base that includes high-net-worth individuals as well as institutional and organizational clients. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple analysis methods and providing access to both wrap and non-wrap platforms.

Ann Arceo is a financial advisor with Happiness in Retirement, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Del Sette Capital Management, Rooted Planning Group, Savvy Duo Financial Planning, Inc., LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. Happiness in Retirement serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $192.5 million for about 240 clients through a five-person advisory team, using a long-term investment approach centered on diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs combined with technical and fundamental analysis.

Jason Mcmillen is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Avestar Capital, LLC, joining the firm in 2025 after previous roles at Rockefeller Financial LLC, Rock & Co LLC, and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Avestar Capital is a SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.06 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary ETF-based models and third-party portfolios, serving a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, private funds, charities, and corporate entities.