Eli Cohen is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Perigon, he held positions at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction based on clients’ goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance, and serves as both sponsor and overseer of wrap and sub-advisor programs.

Joseph Medina is a financial advisor at Infinity Financial Services Advisory with 26 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Newbridge Securities Corporation and Cetera Advisors LLC prior to joining Infinity in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Medina works as a commercial and residential real estate agent and serves as an independent public notary. He is also a limited partner in several bars located in Brooklyn, NY. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $174 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach, utilizing techniques such as charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, with strategies that include mutual funds, ETFs, options, and other complex investments.

Steven Bernknopf is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, LLC, Saxony Securities, Inc, and Herman Bernknopf & Company. He is also a principal at Prager Metis CPAs LLC, where he focuses on tax preparation and accounting. Additionally, Mr. Bernknopf serves as board member and treasurer for the charitable organization Child Wellness Institute, Inc. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction with regular monitoring and serves as sponsor and overseer of wrap and sub-advisor arrangements.

Connor Barbella Roesler is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kintra Wealth, LLC. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Tupler Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales during business hours. Kintra Wealth, LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pension plans, and corporations by providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.5 billion in discretionary assets and utilizes a model-driven investment process focused on tax efficiency and integrated planning.

Stephen Sebold is a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 18 years. Sebold has been with Chelsea Financial Services since 2020. Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate entities. The firm typically manages diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis with a fundamental, long-term investment approach and integrates its services with an affiliated broker-dealer and custody platform.

Justin Eccleston is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Stone Creek Capital Management, LLC and Biltmore Capital Advisors. He has been with Merit Financial Group since 2021. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, overseen by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Michael Dugan Sr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Client Services, LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish Catholic national organization. Private Client Services is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discovery-driven process focusing on risk profiling and tailored platform selection, offering a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of portfolio management options.

Lawrence Seigelstein is a Senior Wealth Advisor at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked at firms including Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc. and Dai Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance activities encompassing life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm utilizes asset allocation and diversification strategies and employs third-party managers and technology platforms to support client accounts, overseeing approximately $5 billion in assets managed by a team of 63 advisors.

Viswanathan Venugopala is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC and previously spent 11 years at CITIGROUP. Fortis Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, other advisers, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on customized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, offering a range of strategies including passive, active, tactical, blended, and ESG-integrated approaches.

John Pisapia is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Chelsea Advisory Services since 2010 and has been associated with affiliated firms including Chelsea Financial Services and U S Securities International Corp. Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate clients. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach with discretionary portfolio management and integrates brokerage and custody services through a single affiliated platform.

Brian Hoffman is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners since 2016 and previously at PNC Investments from 2013 to 2016. Hoffman is also an author and writer as a non-investment-related activity. Gladstone Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a network of independent advisers, providing discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party managers, while also offering ERISA-related advisory services for qualified plans.

Christopher Noviello is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Vicus Capital, Inc. and has held roles at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside his advisory work, he serves on the board of Grassroots Conservation, a nonprofit organization. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors, using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various model strategies and places particular emphasis on retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

John Zakar is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Fund Management since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent selling Medicare, annuities, life, and long-term care insurance. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies informed by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers specialized services such as options writing and access to select non-traded REITs.

Jon Franco is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. in Staten Island, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Chelsea Financial Services since 2013. Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services primarily to individuals, trusts, and some corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis while allowing client-imposed investment restrictions and conducting regular compliance and portfolio reviews.

Diane Ruiz is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Santander Bank, LPL Financial LLC, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and HSBC Bank USA N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in New Windsor, NY. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management and offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products. The firm provides investment management primarily via the FMAX wrap-fee platform with strategies implemented by third-party discretionary managers.

Jared Savino is a financial advisor at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and also owns a CPA firm, Jared M Savino CPA PLLC, where he provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial forecasting services for small businesses. His background includes roles at Cetera and multiple Avantax entities. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. offers portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes style allocation models overseen by an investment advisory committee and provides tax-intelligent strategies, centralized trading, and account reviews, serving approximately 7,500 clients through a network of CPA firms and registered advisors.

Matthew Allain is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with several affiliated firms, including Olden Lane Securities, Massey Quick Wealth Solutions, and multiple entities within The Leo Group. He serves on the board of directors for Capflow Funding Group Managers, LLC, a role unrelated to investment management. Leo Wealth serves individuals, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, model portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm combines ETF-based core and thematic models with systematic single-stock strategies, utilizing a range of internal and third-party tools to manage diversified, risk-tiered portfolios.

Rohan Somar Jr is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Rivertan Financial Group as a financial analyst. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans using a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports discretionary account management through its internal Arkadios Managed Solutions team, employing various analytical approaches and offering retirement plan fiduciary consulting.

Joseph Fields is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Matawan, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Dworetsky Financial, and Star Wealth Advisors. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers multiple program structures and investment approaches tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Nicole Simpson is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. Her prior experience includes 16 years at Next Financial Group Inc. Beyond her advisory role, she is a pastor, motivational speaker, and author who addresses topics such as 9/11 survival, sexual trauma, prison reform, entrepreneurship, and team building. She is also actively involved in community service as the board chair and president of Generation X Community Association, which provides scholarships, financial literacy education, and support to marginalized communities. 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 combined with fundamental and technical analysis, offering portfolio management and financial planning services integrated with retirement-plan and benefits firms.