Steven Novack is a CFP® professional with eight years at Altfest Personal Wealth Management and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Altfest, he worked as a financial services consultant for two years. He is based in New York, NY. Altfest Personal Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA fiduciary services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm manages individualized portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers proprietary pooled investment vehicles alongside retirement-plan services.

Robert Goodman is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Management Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2009 to 2012. Goodman has been with Strategic Wealth Management Group since 2016. Strategic Wealth Management Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs customized asset allocation strategies using a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses, including proprietary ETF portfolios and tactical investment approaches.

Robert Jaffe is a financial advisor at CFS Investment Advisory Services LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He has held positions at CFS Investment Advisory Services since 1999, with a break between 2005 and 2017 during which he worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. CFS Investment Advisory Services provides financial planning, consulting, investment management, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $2.73 billion in assets and customizes client portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers.

Samandar Kasimov is a financial advisor at Avestar Capital, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Neuberger Berman LLC and Frisch Financial Group, Inc. Avestar Capital manages approximately $2.06 billion and serves individual and high-net-worth clients, private funds, accredited investors, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management using a combination of proprietary ETF strategies, third-party model portfolios, and access to private funds and SPVs.

Nicolas Sitinas is a financial advisor with Papamarkou Wellner Perkin Advisors in New York, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has five years of industry experience, along with fourteen years at Papamarkou Wellner Asset Management, Inc. Papamarkou Wellner Perkin Advisors provides discretionary investment management and non-discretionary asset allocation consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and trusts. The firm combines bottom-up fundamental research with third-party manager selection and multi-manager portfolio construction across equity, credit, and alternative strategies.

Joel Orris is a financial advisor with Key Client Fiduciary Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Wachovia Securities Financial Network, Raymond James Financial, and RBC Capital Markets. Orris is also involved in insurance sales through Coastal Insurance Consulting, LLC. Key Client Fiduciary Advisors, LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm’s approach combines fundamental analysis with tailored portfolios, ongoing monitoring, and a mix of in-house and independent managers.

David Kressner is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Altfest Personal Wealth Management since 2016, following roles at Assetmark, Inc. and ARIS Wealth Services Inc. in prior years. Altfest Personal Wealth Management serves a mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and ERISA fiduciary services. The firm manages individualized portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides retirement plan services alongside its wealth management offerings.

Benjamin Bernard is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently practicing at Bridgewater Advisors Inc. He has been with Bridgewater Advisors since 2005, working within a team of 14 advisors based in New York, NY. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation across traditional and alternative asset classes using a combination of actively managed and index-related strategies, with ongoing due diligence and quarterly portfolio reviews.

Charles Pouliot is a financial advisor with Wealth Effects in West New York, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bridgeway Wealth Partners, Allied Millennial Partners, Avenir Private Advisors, Procyon Private Wealth Partners, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member and equity partner of LVXP, LLC, a real estate development company. Wealth Effects is a multidisciplinary team serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses with discretionary wealth management and financial planning. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to manage primarily long-term portfolios using a range of investment vehicles, with a multi-office presence uncommon for its size.

Timothy Feeney is a financial advisor at Bridgewater Advisors Inc. with Series 65 credentials. He has been with Bridgewater Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Clarfeld from 2005 to 2018. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. is a SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.14 billion for about 540 clients through a multi-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, focusing on thoughtful asset allocation across traditional and alternative asset classes and combining actively managed and index-related strategies.

Chethan Gourkanti is a financial advisor at Traphagen Financial Group with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and REI Systems. Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and trusts. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis, offers both discretionary investment management and fee-for-service planning, and integrates tax and accounting services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Timothy Urie is a financial advisor at Legacy Edge Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and 66. His prior experience includes roles at WealthShield Partners, Orbis Wealth, Tiaa, TD Wealth Management Services, and Ameriprise. Urie is also an independent licensed insurance agent. Legacy Edge Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to guide investment decisions and offers both one-time financial plans and ongoing asset management.

Adrienne Garofalo is a financial advisor with Gagnon Securities, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Gagnon Securities since 2012. Garofalo volunteers as a Co-Chair for US Conference Events and Global Angels Chair for the nonprofit organization 100 Women in Finance and also provides administrative support to the Gagnon Family Foundation. Gagnon Securities serves individual and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management, retirement accounts, trusts, and custodial arrangements, overseeing over $529 million in regulatory assets. The firm employs a research-intensive, generalist equity approach focused on long-term capital appreciation and offers both advisory and brokerage services.

Glad Perez is a financial advisor at Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Indigo Wealth Management, APW Capital, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Perez owns Glad Reiki Healing, LLC, which offers therapeutic touch services. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning and investment management through a team of advisors, using both firm-designed and independent manager models across various asset classes.

V. Traphagen Jr. is a PFS™ and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been a principal at Traphagen Investment Advisors, LLC since 1997 and is also a partner at Traphagen & Traphagen CPAs, a CPA firm where he contributes part-time. Traphagen Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm integrates investment management with tax, accounting, and estate-planning services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Lisa Balsamo is a financial advisor at Corrado Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and is also involved in several affiliated businesses, including CFG CPA, LLP, an accounting firm. Corrado Advisors serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning. The firm’s investment strategies include allocations to equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and other instruments, and it coordinates with an affiliated professional network including accounting and legal services.

Michael Duvally is a financial advisor at 5C Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining 5C Capital in 2021, he worked at 4Thought Financial Group Inc. and American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, and periodic asset allocation and rebalancing. 5C Capital builds diversified portfolios using a mix of institutional mutual funds, separately managed accounts, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative assets, guided by a structured due-diligence process and quarterly monitoring under discretionary authority.

Susan Sofronas is a financial advisor at Manchester Capital Management LLC in New York, NY, with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Geller Advisors LLC for 13 years and at Citicorp Investment Services for one year. Sofronas serves on the board of directors for Element Solutions Inc., a specialty chemicals company, where she provides strategic oversight. Manchester Capital Management provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, trusts, foundations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes an asset-allocation approach using third-party managers and pooled vehicles, typically managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with long-term positions, occasional tactical moves, and limited option strategies.

Gabriella Del Monaco is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently advising at Instrumental Wealth, LLC. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. Gabriella holds licenses as a New York insurance agent, focusing on life, health, and variable insurance products. Instrumental Wealth provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerance and objectives, employing a range of investment vehicles and offering integrated planning services for business owners.

Maureen Drew is a financial advisor at Gagnon Securities, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Gagnon Securities since 1999 and holds a Series 63 designation. Gagnon Securities manages discretionary equity-focused accounts for individual and institutional clients, employing a research-intensive, stock-by-stock approach aimed at aggressive capital appreciation. The firm is dually registered as an SEC investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, offering brokerage services and operating affiliated pooled vehicles and partner funds.