Brandon Murphy is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has worked at Arete Wealth Management since 2022 and previously at National Securities Corporation. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Glunta's Meat Farms since 2017. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, supported by third-party sub-advisers and a thorough due-diligence process.

Diana Fletcher is a Certified Financial Planner® at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2013 and also works with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed agent involved in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a strategic investment process that integrates fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Dave Rao is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Nations Financial Group since 2021 and previously held positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Financial Services. Rao is also involved in running his investment advisory operations under the entities Rao Wealth Partners and Rao Capital. Nations Financial Group provides advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a variety of in-house model portfolios and access to third-party managers, employing multiple investment strategies across a broad risk spectrum.

Gregory Kennedy is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Summit Brokerage/Cetera, and Atlantic Financial Group. Kennedy is also involved in providing investment advisory services through Atlantic Financial Group, a business he has been associated with since 2008. The Pinnacle Financial Group offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a written Investment Policy Statement tailored to each client and uses fundamental analysis across various investment instruments, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular reviews.

Richard Cecchi is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a background that includes ownership of a CPA practice and a longstanding role as National Secretary/Treasurer for the Workmen’s Benefit Fund. His career also includes positions at Planmember Securities Corporation and involvement with multiple entities under the Verity umbrella. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment process focused on tactical asset allocation across diverse asset classes and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Robert Alimena is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Procyon, where he has worked since 2022, and previously held advisory roles at Beaumont Financial Partners, Gerstein Fisher, USAA Financial Planning Services, and Money Concepts Capital Corp. He is involved in coordinating tax services through a related entity. Procyon serves a varied client base including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutional investors, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental investment approach and manages assets through both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, with notable services including advisory roles for pooled investment vehicles, private funds, and ERISA retirement plans.

Noah Maman is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at B. Riley Wealth Management and National Securities Corporation. He is involved in non-investment activities related to consulting with tax clients interested in wealth management or financial planning across multiple locations. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of programs including Advisor-as-Portfolio-Manager services, third-party managed strategies via the Envestnet platform, and internally managed models, overseeing approximately $4.21 billion in assets through a team of about 173 advisors.

Robert Taglich is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Taglich Brothers, Inc. since 1992 and joined Aegis Capital Corp. in 2026. Aegis Capital Corp. offers investment advisory and financial services to individual and corporate clients, including asset management, financial planning, brokerage, and occasional investment banking. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships and is notable for its active broker-dealer operations alongside its SEC registration.

Joseph Johnson is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Woodbury, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Johnson works as a registered nurse for the Veterans Administration. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process incorporating fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and is noted for its formal integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms, supporting pension consulting and plan administration alongside advisory services.

Peter Cook is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrative assistant for Essex Village Manor LLC, where he manages resident census and payroll duties remotely. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and combining fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Ryan Thiel is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group in Smithtown, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Ryan Thiel & Associates Inc., The Pinnacle Financial Group, and LPL Financial LLC since 2015. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach across various investment instruments and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reviews.

James Arellano is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has prior work experience that includes roles at The Retirement Optimization Group and positions in educational institutions such as The University of Tampa and Finger Lakes Community College. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a range of investment strategies incorporating fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and offers portfolio management along with financial planning and consulting services.

James Piangozza is a CFP® and CFA® with 28 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with United Capital Financial Advisors and has prior experience at firms including Goldman Sachs and Total Financial Advisors. He is also licensed as an insurance agent for life, health, and annuity products. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers customized investment solutions, technology platforms for independent advisors, and operates affiliated legal and trust entities.

Robert Schpoont is an investment advisor representative at Composition Wealth, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He previously spent 24 years at North Shore Asset Management, LLC and is currently dually registered with both firms during a transition period. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by other asset types, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets.

Thomas Pekar is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of finance, he works as a freelance entertainer, performing as a singer, guitarist, and event MC. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm manages assets through separately managed accounts and various wrap fee programs, utilizing a platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple investment instruments.

Young Choi is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation, as well as Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Arete Wealth Advisors in 2024, Mr. Choi worked at TIAA-CREF for 15 years and has additional experience at Microsoft and InterGen Data. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance products and partners in tax preparation services. Arete Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based portfolio allocations and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels into its service model.

Christopher Hilla is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2024. Aegis Capital Corp. serves a diverse client base including both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals as well as corporate clients. The firm offers investment advisory, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking services, with most assets managed on a non‑discretionary basis requiring client approval for trades.

Widmayer Jacques is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at National Securities Corp and Arete Wealth Management LLC prior to his current role. He is also involved with Jerusalem SDA, an organization he has been connected with since 2010. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

John Brower is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been associated with J W Brower & Associates since 2009 and Vanderbilt Securities since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the John Brower Jr. Foundation and leads JW Brower & Associates Inc., where he prepares income taxes. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, and access to third-party sub-advisors and digital platforms.

Zachary De Minno is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of experience in financial advising and previously worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services and Avantax Investment Services. Prior to his advisory career, he operated his own CPA firms and worked at Ernst & Young. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach and utilizes multiple analysis methods, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.