Richard Ainsberg is a financial advisor with Twenty-First Tailored Solutions, Inc. in Scarsdale, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Twenty-First Tailored Solutions since 2011 and previously at Twenty-First Securities Corporation and Crito Capital LLC. Twenty-First Tailored Solutions serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and advisors to high-net-worth clients by providing ongoing investment strategy and portfolio monitoring. The firm specializes in a short-against-the-box (SATB) strategy and offers non-discretionary advice, managing over $515 million in assets for a concentrated client base.

John Litke is a financial advisor with Platform Technology Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Spire Securities, Heritage Strategies LLC, and Mass Mutual, with additional experience in insurance and automotive sectors. He serves as Senior Vice President at Heritage Strategies LLC. Platform Technology Partners provides portfolio management and financial consultation services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other advisers. The firm’s investment approach involves client collaboration, diversified allocations across multiple asset types, and active management of pooled vehicles and private funds.

Michelle Ross is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Asset Management Group, Inc. in Stamford, CT. She has seven years of industry experience and has been with the firm since 2019. Asset Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and manager selection using a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Stephen Nicholas is a financial advisor with Platform Technology Partners, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and Boston Scott LLC. He is a board member of First Tee, an organization that organizes educational events for youth focused on college preparation. Platform Technology Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management and financial consultation with an investment approach that includes discretionary allocation across multiple investment vehicles and active management of pooled funds and private investments.

Stephan Weinberger is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Matrix Asset Advisors Inc since 2010 and previously worked at Armstrong Shaw Associates Inc for 15 years. Matrix Asset Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a hybrid investment approach combining systematic quantitative screens with fundamental research to construct concentrated, risk-controlled portfolios across multiple equity and fixed income strategies.

John Francisco is a financial advisor with Fortis Group Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial, LLC and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an e-commerce business selling clothing online. Fortis Group Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach that integrates fundamental and technical analysis, strategic asset allocation, and manager selection, with an emphasis on institutional due diligence and tax-aware decisions.

Nathaniel Simkins is a financial advisor with Platform Technology Partners and holds a Series 65 credential. He has four years of industry experience and has worked at Monarch Private Capital, Ursula Capital Partners LP, and Peachtree Investment Solutions. Outside of investment advisory, he serves as president of Horse Creek Trust, a community redevelopment entity focused on Graniteville, SC. Platform Technology Partners serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an investment process centered on client interviews and diversified allocations, and it is notable for its active involvement in pooled investment vehicles and private funds.

Erika Moromisato is an advisor at Brooklyn FI, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including Connective Wealth Partners, LLC and The Financial Gym. Her prior work includes a decade at Risk Placement Services, Inc. Brooklyn FI serves individual and high-net-worth clients with household-level investment management, financial planning, and retirement-account advisory services. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach while incorporating specialized external strategies and aggregates held-away assets into client portfolios.

Thierry Hasse is a financial advisor at Elevage Partners, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at NatAlliance Asset Management LLC, NatAlliance Securities LLC, and Auriga USA Asset Management, LLC. Elevage Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a patient, custom-tailored investment approach that includes economic and market analysis, fundamental security research, and mutual fund/ETF selection.

John Karafa is a financial advisor at Vision Investment Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been involved with multiple Vision entities since 2013. Outside of his financial career, he serves as Lacrosse Director at the Stratford Storm Lacrosse program, where he is responsible for coaching and scheduling. Vision Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, family offices, and institutional investors, offering a range of model portfolios and specialized option-based strategies. The firm emphasizes growth-oriented large-cap equity selection using fundamental and technical analysis and employs various option strategies tailored to client risk profiles.

Joseph Vanacore III is a financial advisor with Fortis Group Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 registration and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Fortis Group Advisors since 2020 and has prior experience with LPL Financial and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with IDS Autoshred, a family-owned business. Fortis Group Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, institutions, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, strategic asset allocation, and institutional manager due diligence, and offers access to various investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Philip Palumbo is a CFP® professional affiliated with Palumbo Wealth Management LLC, with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley before joining Palumbo Wealth Management in 2020. He is also involved in insurance sales outside of his advisory duties. Palumbo Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentals-driven investment approach supplemented by tactical tools, using a range of investment vehicles and maintaining oversight of derivative and options risks.

Patrick Van Roten is a financial advisor with Platform Technology Partners in Woodbury, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is also an investment adviser representative of Northeast Private Wealth Management, an SEC-registered RIA. Platform Technology Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.09 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial consultation, and family-office style administrative services, with a notable focus on private fund advisory and sponsorship, including management of pooled investment vehicles subject to PCAOB audits.

Marino Patrk is a financial advisor at Hudson Value Partners, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Oppenheimer for seven years before joining Hudson Value Partners in 2023. Hudson Value Partners provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and may recommend unaffiliated independent managers or private funds, while employing AI tools with human oversight in its investment process.

Christine Nardella is a financial advisor at Opal Wealth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at United Asset Strategies, Inc. for eleven years. Nardella is also licensed as an insurance agent. Opal Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses a planning-centric, customized investment process that incorporates proprietary model portfolios, quantitative and qualitative screening, and ongoing manager due diligence.

Jason Savey is a financial advisor with Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Private Client Services, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Oppenheimer & Co. Outside of advisory work, he is also involved in the sales of fixed and traditional insurance products. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing third-party research and a range of investment vehicles to tailor services to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Elizabeth Emr is a ChFC® and holds a Series 63 license, with 45 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial for 20 years and has been with Signature Wealth Management Partners, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2018. Outside of advisory work, she is a member of Emr Management, LLC, which handles accounting and business expense management for her practice. Signature Wealth Management Partners, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers both stand-alone financial planning and comprehensive wealth management services, managing portfolios through a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across five risk-based strategies.

Jean Paul Atallah is a financial advisor with RZH Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at GYL Financial Synergies, LLC for six years before joining RZH Advisors in 2022. RZH Advisors provides wealth management services, including financial planning and discretionary investment management, to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $2.4 billion across approximately 450 client relationships and employs diversified investment strategies utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, sub-advisers, and selected private and interval funds.

Gino Carollo is a financial advisor at Opal Wealth Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investment and Citibank Global Markets. Carollo is also licensed as a fixed insurance agent. Opal Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a planning-centric, customized investment approach using proprietary model portfolios, quantitative and qualitative screening, and accesses independent managers through UMA platforms.

Andrea Turley is a financial advisor with Tortoise Investment Management, LLC, holding four years of industry experience. She has been with Tortoise since 2013. Tortoise Investment Management provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and trusts, focusing on risk management, a conservative long-term approach, and tax efficiency. The firm also offers financial planning and advice on non-investment matters such as college and retirement planning, estate planning, and charitable giving.