Jacqueline Mallinson is a financial advisor with Verity Asset Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at The Leaders Group DBA Simplicity Investments and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, she operates Jackie’s Craft Room, a crafting business. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a model-driven investment process focusing on tactical asset allocation across diverse asset classes and offers both internally managed and third-party manager models.

Israel Harman is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2016. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and integrates advisory services with retirement-plan and benefits firms to offer a comprehensive range of solutions.

Ronald Birnbaum is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC and its affiliated firm, Maxim Group LLC, since 2005. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement accounts, and other business entities. The firm employs a variety of investment vehicles and analytical methods, managing assets through direct management or allocation to external managers, and also serves institutional clients such as other investment advisers, banking institutions, insurance companies, and government entities.

Ryan Schechner is an advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Batting 1000 and B. Riley Wealth Management. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various programs including internally managed models and third-party managed solutions, managing approximately $4.21 billion in client assets through about 173 advisors.

Kenneth Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Maxim Financial Advisors LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Maxim Financial Advisors since 2006, also working at affiliated Maxim Group LLC since 2002. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm’s advisors tailor investment strategies that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, using both proprietary and third-party research.

Dianne Larson is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, and Oppenheimer. 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 manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis, employing both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates with affiliated financial businesses and product channels.

Stanley Goldring is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. and National Asset Management. Goldring serves as a trustee managing investment and administrative decisions for two personal trusts. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it employs third-party sub-advisers and due diligence processes for recommended managers and private investments.

Domingos Noya is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Lincoln Investment, Great American Advisors, Inc., Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Employee Benefit Planners. Outside of his advisory work, he is engaged as an independent contractor selling fixed annuities and life insurance solutions. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house investment management team and proprietary fund screening, with flexible client engagement models and a network of advisors involved in various outside business activities.

Brian Gordon is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 45 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Lincoln Investment since 2017, Legend Advisory Corporation from 2011 to 2019, and Legend Equities Corporation from 1981 to 2017. Capital Analysts serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and employs an in-house investment management and research team that uses a proprietary mutual-fund screening process.

Barry Goldstein is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has been with Aegis Capital since 2010. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and financial services to both individual and corporate clients, offering 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, serving clients through various sponsored programs and third-party platforms, with advisory relationships that may be discretionary or non-discretionary.

Zachary Eisner is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill Lynch, Bank of America. Eisner is also president and part-owner of Ship Has Risen Inc., a real estate investment company. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $7 billion in client assets through 274 advisors, offering a range of services including financial planning, retirement solutions, and advisory programs for individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides multiple program structures and uses both proprietary and third-party asset allocation models.

Thomas Randello is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with Kovack Advisors since 2007 and Kovack Securities since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he is an enrolled agent providing accounting and tax preparation services. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure through mutual funds, ETFs, and other vehicles, while also recommending third-party managers and offering financial planning and account aggregation services.

Glenn Fiocca is a financial advisor at NFSG Corporation with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Newbridge Securities since 2007. Fiocca serves as president and owner of G. Fiocca Securities, LLC, and is a board member of Unsung Siblings' Foundations, a nonprofit supporting families with autistic children and veterans. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing asset management and financial planning to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios using a variety of investment strategies and frequently employs third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Karsten Appel is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Aegis in 2025, he worked briefly at Equitable Advisors, LLC and has a background including positions at Stony Brook University and Colorado State University. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and related financial services to individual and corporate clients, offering a range of solutions including asset management, financial planning, brokerage, and occasional investment banking. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, serving clients through multiple platforms and sponsoring programs with a focus on non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Paul Lorentzen is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Cardea Capital Advisors, Liberty Partners Financial Services, and National Asset Management, as well as leadership at Lorentzen & Trifari CPA's, where he served as president. He is also president of Elite Wealth Management, a non-investment-related business. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through 274 advisors, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and both proprietary and third-party asset allocation models.

Barry Shapiro is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Strategic Blueprint in 2025, he has been involved with BShapiro Financial and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2011. He is the owner of BShapiro Financial Inc. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, family office services, and a subscription advisory program, using customized, goal-based strategies and ongoing client education.

Steven Howe is a financial advisor at Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Vanderbilt Securities, LLC and Sterling Monroe Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with True Gritt LTD, operating under the name Vanderbilt Financial Group, which is not investment-related. Consolidated Portfolio Review provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis, offering proprietary model portfolios as well as access to independent third-party sub-advisors.

Gerald Fershtman is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Maxim Financial Advisors since 2017 and associated with Maxim Group LLC since 2002. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm’s advisors tailor investment strategies combining mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, options, and active reallocation across various platforms and third-party managers.

Nicholas Borkowski is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Holbrook, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 9 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment Planning, Voya Financial Advisors, and TD Bank. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an in-house investment team that employs proprietary screening and model portfolios, along with options for custom portfolios and third-party manager selection.

James Mallinson is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has held roles at The Leaders Group Inc (DBA Simplicity Investments), Eastern Wholesale Fence, and Bethpage Federal Credit Union among others. Outside of financial services, he is involved with Redhead Marketing Group Inc., where he has been active since 2019. Verity Asset Management is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a largely model-based investment process featuring tactical asset allocation across various asset classes and implements both internally managed specialty strategies and third-party models.