Jacob Lambert is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Tortoise Investment Management, LLC. His work history includes roles at Tortoise Investment Management and the University of Connecticut School of Business. Tortoise Investment Management provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and trusts, focusing on risk management, tax efficiency, and a conservative long-term investment approach. The firm also offers comprehensive financial advice on matters such as college and retirement planning, mortgage financing, insurance, charitable giving, and estate planning.

Maggie Smith is a financial advisor with Next Level Private LLC in Harrison, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. for eight years before joining Next Level Private in 2021. Next Level Private LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and annuity consulting to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines long-term oriented portfolios with fundamental and technical analysis, ongoing client communication, and periodic formal reviews as part of its fiduciary services.

Vanessa Johnson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Fortis Group Advisors LLC and LPL Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at INVEST Financial Corporation and Marie Rampino. Fortis Group Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, institutions, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers comprehensive investment management, financial planning, and estate coordination, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, strategic asset allocation, and institutional manager due diligence.

Catherine Newman is a financial advisor with Income & Asset Advisory, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at American Portfolios/Jason Waxler and OSAIC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved administratively with Katonah Capital Group LLC, a private LLC unrelated to investment activity. Income & Asset Advisory, Inc. provides individualized portfolio management and financial consulting to individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with a buy-and-hold approach while managing risk through asset allocation and offers specialized pension consulting services.

Francis Conway is a financial advisor at Bespoke Investment Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Bespoke Investment Group, he worked for Connecticut Premier Hoops Development for eleven years. Bespoke Investment Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and a range of online subscription research products and newsletters. The firm employs a combination of charting, cyclical, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage accounts, typically on a discretionary basis with monthly monitoring.

Joseph Blaney is a financial advisor at Next Level Private LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of the Joe Namath Foundation, a charitable organization supporting children's charities and neurological research, and serves as CEO of Broadway Joe Media, a media and marketing company associated with Joe Namath. Next Level Private LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and annuity consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and combines fundamental and technical analysis alongside regular client reviews.

Austin Sweerus is a financial advisor with Fortis Group Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fortis Group Advisors and LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent seven years at INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Christopher Edwards Financial Associates LLP, an investment-related business. Fortis Group Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans, institutions, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation approach, utilizing risk-profiling technology and third-party manager evaluations to tailor portfolios and financial plans.

James Fahey is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wellington Shields since 2016 and previously held positions at Oppenheimer and Merrill. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party manager selection and various investment strategies, offering multiple execution and servicing options through its dual registration as an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Matthew Naidorf is a financial advisor at Income & Asset Advisory, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in Ludlows Cocktail Company, LLC. Income & Asset Advisory, Inc. provides individualized portfolio management and financial consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a buy-and-hold investment approach combined with fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, and offers specialized pension consulting services including IPS development and participant education.

Daniel O’Shea is a financial advisor with Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC in Tarrytown, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Private Client Services, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Ardsley Engine Company volunteer fire department. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group advises individuals, trusts and estates, pension plans, and corporate clients, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach combines third-party research and internal portfolio models, offering tailored portfolios that include ETFs, structured products, alternative investments, and specialized tax-management strategies.

Steven Longa is a financial advisor at Emissary Wealth with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Emissary Wealth, he was involved with the National Football League and owns and consults for SLL Transport LLC, a transportation business, as well as SL-Village LLC, a property management company. He has served on the Rutgers Business Board of Advisors since 2026. Emissary Wealth provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, business entities, and pension plans. The firm employs a long-term, goal-based investment approach and serves as investment adviser to a private fund while offering a range of comprehensive planning services.

Alexandra Rooney is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Main Street Research LLC with four years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Revolve Wealth Partners, SCS Capital Management, Kilingenstein Fields Advisors, and Wolf Group Capital Advisors. Main Street Research LLC is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $2.38 billion for around 920 clients, offering wealth management and consulting services to individuals, families, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and it is notable for accepting performance-based fee arrangements alongside traditional fees.

David Price is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is a managing partner at Navis Wealth Advisors LLC in Rye Brook, NY, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to this, he held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Sanctuary Securities Inc., Bank of America, Merrill, Great Point Capital, and Quincy Wells Capital. Price also serves as a director for Navis Foundation, Inc., overseeing the foundation's activities. Navis Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services with a focus on fundamental analysis and long-term strategies using diversified investments, including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, bonds, alternatives, and options.

Brandon Velez is a financial advisor at 5C Capital Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining 5C Capital Management, he worked at Better Mortgage Corporation, Rockit Solutions, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan Securities LLC. 5C Capital Management provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a structured due-diligence process to build diversified portfolios using a blend of institutional mutual funds, separately managed accounts, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and alternative assets.

Stephen Kuchinski is a financial advisor with Fortis Group Advisors LLC in Westwood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with LPL Financial, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual. Kuchinski is also associated with The Fortis Agency, an insurance-related business. Fortis Group Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, retirement plans, institutions, trusts, and estates. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using institutional share classes and third-party managers, employing risk-profiling technology and integrating tax-aware considerations in its investment approach.

Virginia Gray is a financial advisor at Searle & Co. with 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Searle & Co. since 1990 and holds the Series 66 designation. Searle & Co. provides discretionary and limited non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $630 million across about 126 client relationships and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis within a seven-advisor team.

William Baxter IV is a financial advisor at Baxter Investment Management in Riverside, CT, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Baxter Investment Management provides personalized, discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high net worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach, managing approximately $1.165 billion in discretionary assets across five advisors.

Bart Di Chiaro is a financial advisor with Discipline Wealth Solutions, Inc. in Tarrytown, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CPR Investments Inc., Primerica Advisors, and Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. He is also active as an insurance agent, engaging in the sale of various insurance products. Discipline Wealth Solutions serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and other registered advisors by providing customized investment advisory services that include discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement plan consulting. The firm incorporates various investment approaches and offers both in-house management and oversight of third-party managers.

James Rank is a financial advisor at Aspire Advisors, LLC with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Aspire Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he dedicates a portion of his time to consulting on retirement plan service engagements and client relations for Hamilton Cavanaugh & Associates, Inc., a broker-dealer. Aspire Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm manages client assets predominantly through discretionary model portfolios and combines fundamental and technical analysis in its research.

Akshat Piprottar is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Night Owl Capital Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Zimmer Biomet and spent several years as a student before joining Night Owl Capital in 2022. Night Owl Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets for individuals and institutional clients. The firm focuses on concentrated, long-term public equity investments based on fundamental analysis and discounted free cash flow valuation, managing both separately managed accounts and private fund vehicles.