Paul Carmichael is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with The Pinnacle Financial Group since 2015 and also has a longstanding role with United Benefit Pension Inc. Carmichael operates out of Melville, NY. The Pinnacle Financial Group offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a range of investment strategies, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Daryll Ganz is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and Vanderbilt Securities. Ganz is also a partner at Fixed Income Management Group and is a licensed independent insurance agent. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Kenneth Bonal is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a holding company for business expenses. Arete Wealth Advisors provides a wide range of investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis and employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, while also offering access to third-party money managers and acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

David Bock is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Woodbury, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2012. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach, combining fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and is noted for its integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms, supporting pension consulting and plan administration alongside advisory services.

Timothy Archard is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with The Pinnacle Financial Group and has previously worked at NFP Retirement, Inc., American Funds, and Capital Group Companies. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and trading strategies, managing portfolios with a range of investment vehicles on a discretionary basis.

Stephen Distante is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has held roles at multiple financial entities, including ARK Global and Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a documentary film producer, book author, and is involved in entrepreneurial initiatives such as creating a platform that connects investors and entrepreneurs. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach involves strategic asset allocation and a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, supporting a range of client objectives and integrating plan administration with advisory services.

Scott Gerham is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Massapequa, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities & Associates, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a broker involved in insurance sales and marketing through Waterview Business Partners. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate, charitable, trustee, and plan sponsor clients. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars, managing assets through various account platforms and utilizing a diverse range of investment instruments.

Michael Zappier is a financial advisor at NFSG Corporation with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Newbridge Securities since 2008. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager selection, and financial planning, tailoring portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of securities.

Hector Crespo Jr. is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Crespo is active as a life insurance agent with John Hancock and MetLife and is involved with ACC Agency, Inc., a general insurance agency. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients, providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports a range of client objectives across multiple program offerings.

Alexandra Labagh is a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Bank. Alexandra has been with Bailard since 2023. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing multi-asset diversification through a combination of quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and sustainable investing options, serving high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and various pooled investment vehicles.

Michael Santucci is a financial advisor with Flagstar Securities, Inc. in Great Neck, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Signature Securities Group Corp., HSBC Securities, and Flagstar Advisors. He also serves as Group Director Investments - Senior Vice President at New York Community Bancorp. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $784 million in discretionary assets, offering wealth management, a Managed Account Program, and retirement plan consulting through a multi-faceted, discretionary approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and third-party managers.

Paul Carrano is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and Ameriprise Financial Services from 2010 to 2018. Outside of advising, he is involved with Certainty Tax Advisors, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and corporations. The firm uses fundamental analysis and combines long-term and short-term trading strategies, managing portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Edward Wells is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Since 2015, he has been associated with NBC Securities, Inc. Lanark Financial provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets and offers advisory services through multiple advisor teams and various program-based accounts.

Albert Velez is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, Velez serves as CFO-Treasurer of PNV Industries LLC, a commercial general contractor, where he manages financial risk and reporting. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary model solutions, and third-party money managers, supported by integrated technology platforms.

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.

Irene Lam is a financial advisor at Core Planning with a Series 65 designation and over a decade of industry experience, including 12 years at Intesa Sanpaolo IMI Securities and shorter tenures at BBVA and other firms. She joined Core Planning in 2026. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning and wealth management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses a tailored investment approach with model portfolios and rule-based rebalancing tools to manage client accounts.

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.

Ryshard Grzanka is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions in Brooklyn, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Burlington Alliance Capital Management, LLC and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors, managing around $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and utilizes a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms to provide tailored advisory services.