William Franey is a financial advisor with The Wealth Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Newtek Business Services Corp. and AmeriMerchant Holdings LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental property. The Wealth Alliance, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm builds customized, primarily long-term portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and frequently incorporates third-party platforms and independent managers in its strategies.

James Cloudman Jr. is a financial advisor with Fusion Family Wealth, LLC in Woodbury, NY. He holds four years of industry experience and has been with Fusion Family Wealth since 2013. Fusion Family Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, related trusts and estates, and retirement plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $1.2 billion in client assets across five advisors and employs client-specific investment policy statements with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Cynthia Somer is a financial advisor at United Asset Strategies Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with United Asset Strategies since 2014. United Asset Strategies Inc. provides discretionary investment management, retirement-plan and pension consulting, and estate and financial planning to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $2 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach combining strategic asset allocation with active fixed-income management and a multi-faceted equity strategy.

Joseph Filosa is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor and partner at Opal Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in consulting and sales for Brooklyn Tile & Design, LLC, a retail business specializing in tile, marble, and kitchen cabinets, and holds partnerships in related design and construction ventures. Opal Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a planning-centric, customized investment process utilizing proprietary model portfolios, quantitative and qualitative screening, and access to independent managers through UMA platforms, while supporting clients with ongoing monitoring and educational events.

Adam Diton is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with The Wealth Alliance, LLC, bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and New York Life. Adam is also registered with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, where he serves as a registered representative. The Wealth Alliance, LLC offers investment management and financial planning services to individuals, family trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.1 billion across more than 1,100 client accounts, employing a long-term, diversified investment approach with tactical adjustments and tax-aware strategies.

Karen Filler is a financial advisor at Legacy Edge Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. She previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF for 18 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Downingwood Condominiums and is a trustee at large for the Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson. Legacy Edge Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as trusts, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a sponsored wrap-fee program. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, modern portfolio theory, quantitative, and technical analysis, managing accounts on a discretionary basis tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Douglas Flynn is a CFP® and ChFC® with 36 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Flynn Zito Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2010, and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 1997. Flynn has appeared as an on-air guest on networks including CNBC, Fox Business, CNN, Newsmax, and NewsNation to discuss financial topics. Flynn Zito Capital Management, LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $672 million for over 1,000 clients, primarily individuals, high-net-worth households, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides customized wealth management and investment services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers a hybrid relationship with LPL Financial that integrates brokerage and advisory solutions.

Stefan Gollisz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Flynn Zito Capital Management, LLC. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, LLC. Flynn Zito Capital Management, LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $672 million for over 1,000 clients, primarily individuals and high-net-worth households. The firm provides customized wealth management and investment services, combining discretionary portfolio management with access to LPL-sponsored advisory programs and third-party sub-advisers.

Jay Nathan is a financial advisor at Prospect Financial Services LLC with over 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked with LPL Financial, The Pinnacle Financial Group, and H.D. Vest. Outside of his advisory work, Nathan serves as Vice President on the board of the Long Island Charities Foundation and holds leadership roles in multiple family-owned CPA firms. Prospect Financial Services LLC provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive wealth management, and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment process that combines fundamental and technical analysis to create diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Ryan Haiss is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Flynn Zito Capital Management, LLC and LPL Financial, having worked with these firms since 2012 and 2013, respectively. Haiss contributes insights on financial topics to websites such as MarketWatch and Yahoo Finance without compensation. Flynn Zito Capital Management serves individuals, high net worth clients, and employer plan sponsors with services including wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and operates as a team of seven advisors managing approximately $774 million in assets.

Anthony Bileddo is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Measured Risk Portfolios with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at B&B Direct, Farmingdale State College, and SHRK CPAs. Measured Risk Portfolios provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and financial consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, foundations, trusts, corporations, and other registered investment advisers. The firm’s investment approach combines option-based strategies and fixed income to manage risk and seeks to offer features such as performance-based fees and sub-advisory to an affiliated ETF.

John Griffin is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wilmington Capital Securities, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of an LLC that holds a New York City taxi medallion. Wilmington Capital Securities, LLC provides fee-based portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pensions, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation approach using a variety of securities and analytical methods, managing approximately $258 million in client assets.

Sean Rooney is a financial advisor at Prospect Financial Services LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Pinnacle Financial Group, LPL Financial, and Oppenheimer. Rooney also owns Liberty Asset Management, a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. Prospect Financial Services LLC provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive wealth management, and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a primarily long-term investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Anthony Lagiglia is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.J. Burns & Company since 1996. His prior work includes a brief tenure at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC in 2019 and over two decades at North Ridge Securities Corp. He is also involved in insurance sales, focusing on life, disability, and long-term care products as an owner of 2.232 JJB, LLC. J.J. Burns & Company provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach centers on fundamental analysis and developing client-specific policies with ongoing portfolio supervision tailored to individual objectives and tax considerations.

Jeanine Kosakowski is a financial advisor with United Asset Strategies Inc. in Garden City, NY, where she has worked for 10 years. She holds relevant credentials and has five years of industry experience as an advisor. United Asset Strategies Inc. provides discretionary investment management, retirement-plan and pension consulting, and estate and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $2 billion in client assets and employs a diversified investment approach that combines strategic asset allocation, active fixed-income management, and tailored portfolios.

Wesley Llado is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years at First Long Island Investors, LLC and five years of industry experience. He is based in Jericho, NY, and works as part of a seven-advisor team. First Long Island Investors, LLC advises individuals, corporations, pension plans, pooled investment vehicles, and charitable organizations, generally taking on new relationships with at least $5 million in assets. The firm employs a long-term, individually tailored investment approach, utilizing internally managed equity strategies, bespoke fixed-income management, and access to third-party managed accounts.

James Fahey is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wellington Shields since 2016 and previously held positions at Oppenheimer and Merrill. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party manager selection and various investment strategies, offering multiple execution and servicing options through its dual registration as an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Tyler George is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. He collaborates with clients to develop financial plans by first understanding their personal and financial priorities, goals, and values, ensuring the plans align with their objectives. Tyler has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2025, Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023, High Net Worth Associate in 2022, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Client Relationship Associate at The Vanguard Group in 2021. Outside of his professional work, Tyler engages in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, golf, outdoor adventures, and sailing.

Theresa Bilello is a financial advisor with Legacy Edge Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She previously worked at GWM Advisors, LLC and spent 14 years at TIAA-CREF. Legacy Edge Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as trusts, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a sponsored wrap-fee program. The firm customizes investment strategies based on written Investment Policy Statements and employs a diverse approach that includes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Karim Harrell is a financial advisor at Aimcdonnaugh & Co. Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Harrell is involved in several business ventures, including real estate development and management, a frozen yogurt retail operation, a trucking company, and a federal government contracting firm. Aimcdonnaugh & Co. Inc. serves individuals, businesses, and employer retirement plans, providing financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term allocation across stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.