John Palmer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2026, following a 17-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. Palmer serves as a FINRA arbitrator, a role he has held since 1994. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a large, multi-team advisory firm with 268 advisors managing approximately $12.4 billion across 140 offices. The firm provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans, utilizing a variety of delivery platforms and a combination of firm and third-party investment models.

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 serving as an advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Securities Service Network, and Williams Capital Corporation. Outside of financial advising, he is an attorney handling 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 individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as integrated retirement plan consulting and administration.

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 at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Arete Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at Fincadia for four years and National Securities Corporation for five years. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

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.

Daniel Spagnolo is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years and Kestra Advisory and Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fundraising for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and also works as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, health, and long-term care insurance. Kingswood Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, corporations, pension and ERISA plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture approach to tailor investment strategies based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside various financial planning services.

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, including 16 years at his current firm. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a life insurance agent affiliated with American National Insurance Company and acts as a producer/agent for ACC Agency, Inc. Aegis Capital Corp. offers investment advisory and financial services to both individual and corporate clients, providing asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, delivering services through multiple platforms and maintaining a notable focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Raymond Donnelly is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts based in Garden City, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His work history includes tenures at Lincoln Investment since 2010 and Massmutual Life Insurance Company since 2009. Donnelly is also the owner of Advisors Resource Group, Ltd., which focuses on life and health insurance sales, and he serves on the Board of Directors for the South Shore Child Guidance Center. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and utilizes an in-house Investment Management & Research team to guide investment decisions.

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 at Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including ARK Global, Vanderbilt Advisory Services, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He is also involved with True Gritt LTD, operating under the marketing name Vanderbilt Financial Group. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers managed accounts, proprietary ETF model portfolios, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, utilizing strategic asset allocation and both fundamental and technical analysis through a network of affiliated financial entities and service providers.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Lincoln Investment since 2010. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a legal practice and holds officer and member positions in other non-investment related businesses. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an in-house investment management team that utilizes proprietary screening processes and provides various portfolio customization options.

Jonathan Millman is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kingsview Partners LLC since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2019. He is also a partner at M&M Wealth Management, an advisory business LLC. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.7 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and asset management services through investment adviser representatives and an in-house portfolio group, combining advisor-led planning with model-based and separately managed strategies.