Richard Backer is a CPA with 20 years of experience in financial advisory and accounting. He currently works at Apella Wealth and maintains an accounting practice through Richard A. Backer, CPA, P.C. He has previously worked at BACKER & MAURO CPAs LLP and Park Piedmont Advisors, LLC. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm uses model-driven, quantitative investment strategies and integrates third-party technology and sub-advisers to manage both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Gustave Scacco is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked for ten years at Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. Scacco holds the Series 63 designation. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and a self-directed brokerage solution for qualified retirement plans, employing both top-down and bottom-up investment analysis across equity, fixed income, and tactical approaches.

Lynn Williams is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently with Vanderbilt Advisory Services. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, Williams held roles at Securities America Advisors and Williams Capital Corporation, among others. Outside of financial advising, Williams is an attorney practicing estate planning and probate matters, owns a tax preparation and planning business, and teaches Zumba and group fitness classes. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, and financial planning services, combining strategic asset allocation with multiple analytical approaches tailored to client objectives.

Salvatore Fradella is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Maxim Financial Advisors since 2017 and is also affiliated with Maxim Group LLC, where he has worked since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Boulder Road & Associates in Manhasset, NY. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a variety of clients, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm employs diverse investment vehicles and analytical methods, managing assets through multiple program types and serving both retail and specialized institutional clients.

Dale Rippo is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arete Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at Fincadia and National Securities Corporation. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis, employing both advisor-driven and proprietary, rule-based model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its operations.

Jack Chite is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2005. He has been self-employed since 1972 and operates J. Chite & Associates, Inc., a firm he founded in 1991. Outside of investment advisory, he is president of Vanderbilt Insurance, focusing on fixed-rate insurance products, and provides tax consulting services in collaboration with a CPA. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary models, and access to third-party sub-advisors and digital platforms, with an investment approach that combines strategic asset allocation and multiple analytical techniques tailored to client objectives.

James Werner is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been with HRC Investment Services, Inc. since 2009. He is currently an advisor at Tsa Management Inc, a firm with a team of five advisors based in Glen Head, NY. Outside of his advisory work, Werner serves as Treasurer and Chairperson of the finance committee for the Youth and Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay and holds a governance role with Sagamore Junior Sailing, a nonprofit social club. TSA Portfolio Management provides investment supervisory services to individuals, retirement, and institutional accounts, emphasizing strategic asset allocation, quarterly rebalancing, and a combination of fundamental, qualitative, and technical analysis. The firm manages a broad mix of securities while limiting aggressive tactics and serves approximately 2,800 client relationships with $1.285 billion in assets under management.

Nicholas Weiss is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Monogram Wealth Partners, Kuttin Wealth Management, and Aflac. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various managed accounts and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

Richard Pascale is a financial advisor at LifeMark Securities Corp. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has served as an independent insurance agent and co-owner of Classic Benefit Planners, Ltd. since 2005. At Classic Benefit Planners, he manages sales and accounting duties related to life, health, and accident insurance. LifeMark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers customized, suitability-driven advice and manages accounts using various portfolio programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Stephen Pedicini is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Federated Securities Corp. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm that serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by providing comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, including alternative strategies and trustee services. The firm combines discretionary account management with qualitative macro and fundamental analysis, and also acts as a private fund and institutional sub-adviser.

Timothy Pelan is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work background includes roles at Fincadia, Primerica, and American Beech, among others. 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 primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis and employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, while also using third-party sub-advisers and conducting regular account monitoring.

Bradley Cohen is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Cohen is a professor at SUNY Alfred State College. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Rick Sande is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed as a life insurance agent and works as a producer/agent for an insurance general agency. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and related financial services to individual and corporate clients, offering asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking services. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, delivering advisory services through multiple platforms with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Raymond Donnelly is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Garden City, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment and Massmutual Life Insurance Company, where he has been active for over a decade. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves on the Board of Directors for the South Shore Child Guidance Center, a mental health care organization. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors and in-house investment management.

Michael Ward is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Woodbury, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the John Brower Jr. Foundation, where he is involved in fundraising efforts to combat opioid abuse on Long Island. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Daniel Antenor, Jr is a financial advisor with Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 14 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including ARK Global, Vanderbilt Advisory Services, and Northeast Securities. He is also affiliated with True Gritt LTD, doing business as Vanderbilt Financial Group, which operates under a marketing name unrelated to investment advisory services. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, proprietary tactical ETF model portfolios, and access to third-party sub-advisors. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation supported by fundamental and technical analysis, offering a platform that integrates both in-house and independent third-party investment approaches.

Christopher Natale is a financial advisor at Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2018. Natale serves as treasurer for 3D Wealth Management Services, Inc., a non-investment-related entity. Consolidated Portfolio Review provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s advisor-driven process combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, proprietary model portfolios, and access to third-party sub-advisors.

Richard Campo Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2010 and previously at MM Ascend Life Investor Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Campo maintains a legal practice and is involved with insurance and holding companies in various capacities. Capital Analysts serves both retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management approaches.

Jonathan Millman is a financial advisor with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley before joining Kingsview Partners and Kingsview Wealth Management in 2019. He is also a partner in M&M Wealth Management, an advisory business LLC. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, registered investment companies, endowments, trusts, and public sector clients. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management through discretionary and non-discretionary services, combining in-house investment strategies with third-party managers and alternative investments.

Michael Dandrea is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Sovereign Global Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner and president of Camille Inc., a bill-paying business. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it offers access to third-party money managers and comprehensive financial planning services.