Brandon Bottari is a CFP® professional at Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Blue Ocean Wealth and has a background in education. Seabridge serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional, and tax-exempt clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm is notable for its global equity-focused strategies and its role as a discretionary sub-adviser for other investment advisers.

Natalie Colley is a CFP® professional with Francis Financial in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2015. She has four years of industry experience as part of a seven-advisor team at the firm. Francis Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $803 million for individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm specializes in investment supervisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and divorce financial planning, employing a range of strategies with quarterly portfolio reviews.

Abraham Luciano is a financial advisor at Masterworks Advisers, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Masterworks and NetElixir, as well as teaching experience at Rider University and Union City High School. Masterworks Advisers provides investment advice focused exclusively on securitized art investments issued by Masterworks affiliates. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth investors through a rules-based investment process that incorporates art market research, internal appraisals, and allocation models developed with Mercer.

John Kelly is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields and its affiliated firms since 1989. He holds the Series 63 designation. Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, employing various equity strategies, options, and margin trading, while maintaining formal suitability assessments and ongoing monitoring.

Oscar Santaella is a financial advisor at Bulltick Wealth Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Intercam Advisor, Inc., Intercam Securities, and Banorte Asset Management. Santaella dedicates a portion of his professional time to an affiliated investment-related business based in Miami, Florida. Bulltick Wealth Management provides investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, family offices, and corporations. The firm combines top-down macroeconomic analysis with fundamental and technical security analysis, offering proprietary model portfolios and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

David Linsen is a financial advisor at Abner, Herrman & Brock, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lord Abbett Distributor LLC for 20 years and Summit Financial, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he manages the finances for a real estate business that builds and sells spec homes. Abner, Herrman & Brock LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a top-down investment process combining fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis, with tailored portfolios focused on large-cap equities and laddered, investment-grade fixed income.

Justin Nestle is a financial advisor at Premier Path Wealth Partners, LLC in Madison, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience working at Kearny Bank and TD Bank, N.A., among other roles, and has been with Premier Path Wealth Partners since 2026. Premier Path Wealth Partners provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-analytic investment process across various instruments and supports employer plan sponsors, using third-party managers and tools to implement strategies in both custody and held-away accounts.

Chen Li is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at GoalVest Advisory LLC since 2024. Prior to joining GoalVest, Chen worked at Goldman Sachs for five years and has experience with The Ayco Company LP. Outside of finance, Chen has been involved with the United Nations and entrepreneurial ventures such as Anything But Beer. GoalVest Advisory LLC primarily serves high-net-worth and individual clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and modern portfolio theory to build customized long-term portfolios and sponsors private investment funds with performance-based compensation structures.

Tae Gene Cho is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is a member of the four-advisor team at Grandfield & Dodd, LLC, where he has worked since 2002. Grandfield & Dodd provides customized investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, retirement plans, and select not-for-profit institutions. The firm focuses on long-term, fundamental equity analysis and diversified portfolios, integrating tax and estate considerations without offering a separate financial planning service.

Brenda Sakon is a CFP® with three years of industry experience currently advising at Francis Financial in New York, NY. Her prior roles include positions at Chicory Wealth and Benedetti, Gucer & Associates. Outside of finance, she has experience working with Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and previously operated Numma Numma LLC. Francis Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $803 million, serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers personalized portfolio management, comprehensive financial and divorce planning, and emphasizes strategies including asset allocation and mutual fund/ETF analysis.

Carter Duddy is a financial advisor at Spartan Capital Private Wealth Management LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Spartan Capital Securities, LLC and CB Insights, as well as work related to job searches and time as a student at Lehigh University. Spartan Capital Private Wealth Management offers personalized investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, and other business entities. The firm provides portfolio management and oversight of third-party money managers, tailoring guidance to clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Patrick York is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Premier Path Wealth Partners, LLC, joining the firm in 2023 after 11 years at Bank of America and 12 years at Merrill. Premier Path Wealth Partners provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-analytic investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, and portfolio construction methods across various instruments and uses third-party platforms and managers to implement strategies in both custody and held-away accounts.

Jerold Francus is a financial advisor with Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, LLC in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Jeffrey Matthews Financial Group LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Francus works part-time as a ski and snowboard instructor at Keystone Resort with Vail Resorts. Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and trust accounts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a team of 16 advisors and offers portfolio management through in-house wrap fee programs, referrals to independent money managers, customized financial planning, and educational seminars, managing approximately $127 million in assets across about 347 client relationships.

Bryan Didonato is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Abner, Herrman & Brock, LLC since 2005. Abner, Herrman & Brock LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm also serves as a subadviser and model-portfolio provider for wrap-fee programs, managing approximately $2.74 billion in assets with a top-down investment approach focused on large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income.

Joseph Stabile is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial planner at Forefront. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and TD Bank. He is the founder of Coast Financial, a wealth management business affiliated with Forefront Advisor Network. Forefront Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered, team-based adviser serving individual clients, business owners, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing multi-advisor collaboration and third-party managers to tailor portfolios and provide specialized planning services.

Lu Zhou is a financial advisor at Vanquour LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to Vanquour, Zhou worked at Global Access CSG for seven years and B. B. Graham & Co., Inc. for four years. Zhou is the president and chief compliance officer of Vanquour LLC. Vanquour LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services primarily to high net worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm constructs customized, long-term portfolios using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and may include covered options or third-party managers, with an emphasis on aligning portfolios to client goals, risk tolerance, and tax or legacy considerations.

William Fraley is a financial advisor with Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, LLC in Mobile, Alabama. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and BB&T Investment Services. Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and trust accounts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account options, and provides portfolio management, independent money manager referrals, customized financial planning, and educational seminars.

Eric Schwartz is a financial advisor with Transcend Capital Advisors, LLC in Madison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and totaling 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at UBS Financial Services Inc and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advisory services, he is a member of EJD Realty Associates, LLC, a real estate partnership. Transcend Capital Advisors manages approximately $2.9 billion and serves individual clients, family offices, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and private foundations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management with a focus on long-term, diversified asset allocation across various investment types, including private placements and alternative investments.

Thomas Birrittella is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Wiss Private Client Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously held roles at EisnerAmper Wealth Advisors LLC and Hillcrest Wealth Advisors - NY, LLC. He is currently part of a team at Wiss Private Client Advisors, LLC, based in Florham Park, NJ. Wiss Private Client Advisors, LLC is a team of ten advisors managing approximately $1.2 billion for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, utilizing a diverse range of investment vehicles tailored to client risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizon.

Christina Sharkey is a financial advisor with Investment Partners Asset Management and holds a Series 65 designation. She has eight years of experience as a CPA and EA through her work at Calico CPA LLC, in addition to two years in the financial advisory industry. Her prior roles include positions at Mandel Feketi & Bloom CPAs, Robert Half, and Intuit. Investment Partners Asset Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $333 million in client assets, employing a value-oriented investment approach across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and specialized strategies including options and derivatives.