Jean Riordan is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Next Level Private LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Vision Retirement, LPL Financial, Lexco Wealth Management, NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION, and Teg Fcu. She is also a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. Next Level Private LLC offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and annuity consulting to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios and provides ongoing portfolio management alongside fixed-fee financial planning.

Alexander Tucker is a financial advisor at Greenwich Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Greenwich Advisors, he worked at The Dedham Group and MoVi Collective. Greenwich Advisors, LLC is a Delaware-organized SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $293 million for about 72 clients across five offices. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and some businesses, using a range of analytical methods and a willingness to employ complex and alternative investment instruments.

Robert Carroll is a financial advisor at Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers, Inc. in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Jackson, Grant since 2013 and also operates a drum lesson business, Southern CT Drum Lessons, which he founded in 2003 and continues to manage outside of his advisory role. Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting to a select group of high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement income and legacy planning. The firm manages approximately $577 million for 94 client families, tailoring portfolios to individual objectives and risk tolerances with an emphasis on growth and a fiduciary approach.

Martin Levine is a financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at 4Thought Financial Group Inc. since 2012. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. Levine is the author of the Widow's Survival Guide and serves on the board of directors of Meir Panim, an Israel-based charity. 4Thought Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, pension plans, corporations, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs its Multi-Method Investing® framework and Risk Premium Capital Allocation to deliver model-driven SMAs, customizable liability-driven accounts, and tactical strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, securities, and algorithmic allocations.

Jennifer Piche is a financial advisor at Next Level Private LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years and Merrill for 7 years. Piche is also a licensed insurance professional. Next Level Private LLC offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and annuity consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach with regular client reviews and combines fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios.

Thomas Elliott is a financial advisor at Next Level Private LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Long Island Express North and Campanella Fence. Next Level Private LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and annuity consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and combines fundamental and technical analysis alongside ongoing client communication and periodic formal reviews.

Lon Birnholz is a financial advisor at Matrix Asset Advisors Inc with five years of industry experience. He has been with Matrix Asset Advisors since 1995. Matrix Asset Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm combines systematic quantitative screens with fundamental research to construct concentrated, risk-controlled portfolios and offers value, dividend-income equity strategies with ESG overlays, as well as fixed income and consolidated wealth management services.

Noah Eleftheriades is a financial advisor at Traphagen Financial Group with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience with Volvo Car USA and Elon University. Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offers discretionary model portfolios, and integrates tax and accounting services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Eric Mancini is a financial advisor with Traphagen Financial Group, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC since 2009 and previously at BLS Advisors LLC. Mancini also contributes as a senior financial writer, authoring investment and financial articles for Benzinga.com on a part-time basis. Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in discretionary model portfolio management and offers integrated tax, accounting, and estate-planning services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Philip Johanson is a financial advisor at Next Level Private LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a swim instructor and camp maintenance staff at the Badger Swim Club. Next Level Private LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and annuity consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on long-term portfolios using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds, combining fundamental and technical analysis with continuous client contact and periodic formal reviews.

Ernest Rispoli is a financial advisor at Discipline Wealth Solutions, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Primerica Advisors and Key Bank. In addition to his advisory role, Rispoli is active as a loan originator at Quintessential Mortgage Group, LLC. Discipline Wealth Solutions serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and other registered advisors by offering tailored investment advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches and provides oversight of both in-house and third-party managers.

Joseph Madio is a financial advisor with Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Private Client Services, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation driven strategies across ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments, with ongoing portfolio reviews tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thaddeus Cook is a financial advisor at Searle & Co. with 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Searle & Co. for 35 years and has also worked at Securities Research, Inc. since 1984. Cook serves as a trustee for The Shearman Foundation, where he assists with trust oversight and administrative duties. Searle & Co. provides portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a team-based approach, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to tailor investment advice to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Michael Cowell is a financial advisor at Night Owl Capital Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Night Owl since 2021, following prior roles at Vista Highland, Fairfield University, and Fordham University. Night Owl Capital Management provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients through separately managed accounts and private pooled vehicles. The firm focuses on concentrated, long-term public equity investments primarily in mid- and large-cap companies, emphasizing valuation discipline and low turnover.

Stephen Gross is a CFP® professional at Mezzasalma Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He has operated his own advisory firm, IA Stephen M. Gross, Inc., since 1991 and joined Mezzasalma Advisors in 2025. Mezzasalma Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and typically pursues long-term purchase strategies tailored to client objectives.

Jonathan Smith is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Baxter Brothers Inc. since 2000. Baxter Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes long-term, company-level research with a value/GARP orientation and offers tailored advice with discretionary implementation.

Legrand Redfield is a CFP® with 46 years of industry experience and is affiliated with Asset Management Group, Inc. He has been with Asset Management Group since 1983 and also holds roles at TLG Advisors, Inc. and The Leaders Group Inc. Redfield serves as President and CEO of Asset Management Group, Inc. Asset Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and manager selection across various securities.

Emanuel Romero Vicini is a financial advisor at Vision Investment Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previous experience at Vision Financial Markets and Essex Financial Services, Inc. He is also the CEO of Resilience Investment Advisory Compliance Consultants, which provides compliance consulting and RIA creation services to independent advisors. Vision Investment Advisors serves individuals, family offices, and institutional investors with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across various model portfolios and option-based strategies. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in its growth-oriented large-cap equity selection and offers specialized programs including covered-call writing and leveraged option strategies.

V Traphagen is a CFP® and PFS™ with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has been associated with Traphagen Investment Advisors, LLC since 1997 and is also a partner in Traphagen & Traphagen CPAs, a CPA firm. Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis and integrates tax, accounting, and estate-planning services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Walter Auch Jr. is a financial advisor at Sophis Investments LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has served as a trustee and audit committee member for Renaissance Capital Greenwich Funds since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is the managing director of Auch Partners, an executive recruiting firm specializing in financial services, a position he has held since 2001. Sophis Investments is a small team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, endowments, foundations, pooled investment vehicles, and certain businesses. The firm employs a concentrated, bottom-up fundamental equity approach focusing on long-term holdings and manages both separately managed accounts and pooled vehicles, including performance-based fee structures for qualified clients.