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.

Michelle Perres is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2014. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by offering investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm operates both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and provides trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

David Lynn is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 57 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2023. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis, utilizing both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers and due diligence in its investment approach.

Christine Valente is a financial advisor with Latitude Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at GWN Securities, Inc. since 2018 and previously at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. Valente is also a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, variable, credit, and travel insurance. Latitude Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional and corporate clients, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm employs a combination of in-house and external model strategies to manage portfolios on a discretionary basis with continuous monitoring and rebalancing in line with client objectives.

Larry Mazzoni is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC in Woodbury, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Maxim Financial Advisors since 2017 and at National Securities Corporation since 2013. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional entities. The firm uses various investment vehicles and analytical methods, manages accounts directly or through external managers, and serves some less common institutional client types such as other investment advisers and sovereign wealth funds.

Robert Skoff is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co for seven years before joining The Pinnacle Financial Group and LPL Financial in 2017. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm constructs written Investment Policy Statements for clients and applies fundamental analysis across various instruments, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reviews.

Michael Fisher is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing research and modeling to deliver tailored, written recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Monroe Diefendorf is a ChFC® with 51 years of industry experience, currently serving at Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC. His career includes long-term roles at Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company and his own firms, including Diefendorf Planning Services, Ltd. He is an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law and serves on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. 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 investment process combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis, offering proprietary model portfolios and access to third-party sub-advisors.

Joseph Esposito is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with The Pinnacle Financial Group since 2013 and has also worked at LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management through Securities Reality LLC. The Pinnacle Financial Group offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach across various investment instruments and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and annual reviews.

Mark Lebovic is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 50 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in selling life and health insurance and manages the registration of multiple domain names. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs and offers services such as discretionary asset management, third-party manager recommendations, financial planning, and account aggregation.

Michael Black is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arete Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management since 2022, following six years at National Securities Corp. 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 using a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, along with third-party sub-advisers and a due-diligence process for recommended managers and private investments.

Brandon Murphy is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has worked at Arete Wealth Management since 2022 and previously at National Securities Corporation. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Glunta's Meat Farms since 2017. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, supported by third-party sub-advisers and a thorough due-diligence process.

Diana Fletcher is a Certified Financial Planner® at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2013 and also works with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed agent involved in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a strategic investment process that integrates fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Jason Weisfeld is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience at multiple firms, including Chase Instrument Company and CPEX Real Estate, prior to joining Arkadios Capital and Arkadios Wealth Advisors in 2025. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team, SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans and a variety of portfolio management options, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

Dave Rao is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Nations Financial Group since 2021 and previously held positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Financial Services. Rao is also involved in running his investment advisory operations under the entities Rao Wealth Partners and Rao Capital. Nations Financial Group provides advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a variety of in-house model portfolios and access to third-party managers, employing multiple investment strategies across a broad risk spectrum.

Richard Dimaggio is a financial advisor with TSA Management Inc in Glen Head, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been associated with HRC Services, Inc. since 1995. TSA Portfolio Management Inc. provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, foundations, and institutions, managing approximately $1.479 billion for about 2,566 clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, tax-aware security selection, and quarterly rebalancing, combining in-house management with third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Denis Moynihan is a financial advisor with Tsa Management Inc, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at HRC Services, Inc. since 1993 and HRC Financial Planners since 1985. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in two non-investment-related real estate holding companies. TSA Portfolio Management provides investment supervisory services to individuals, retirement, and institutional accounts through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, quarterly rebalancing, and a blend of fundamental, qualitative, and technical analysis, managing a broad mix of securities with a focus on dividend-paying equities and diversified model allocations.

Gregory Kennedy is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Summit Brokerage/Cetera, and Atlantic Financial Group. Kennedy is also involved in providing investment advisory services through Atlantic Financial Group, a business he has been associated with since 2008. The Pinnacle Financial Group offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a written Investment Policy Statement tailored to each client and uses fundamental analysis across various investment instruments, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular reviews.

Christopher Stone is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Winslow, Evans & Crocker, Inc. Stone serves on the co-op board for Appleby Arms Owners Corp in New York. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through around 274 advisors. The firm provides a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, retirement solutions, and access to third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Robert Alimena is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Procyon since 2022. He previously worked at Beaumont Financial Partners from 2015 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he coordinates tax work with accounting firms through Procyon Tax, a related business he is involved with. Procyon serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, institutional investors, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized, fundamentally driven portfolios utilizing both internal management and third-party relationships, and operates multiple affiliated businesses alongside its investment management and consulting services.