Nicholas Di Palo is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2026 and previously held roles at Cerity Partners LLC and Michael J. Porro & Co. Prior to his advisory career, he spent ten years in full-time education. Modera Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors by offering wealth and portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm combines diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory with integrated accounting and tax services, supporting clients through a broad range of investment and ancillary offerings.

Matthew Stroup Sr. is a CFP® with 46 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with NPA Asset Management, LLC and has been with Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO and majority owner of 401 K Retirement Partners, LLC, a firm providing 401(k) consulting services. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, combining advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation and utilizing third-party sub-advisors for day-to-day trading.

Michael De Pol is a financial advisor at Blue Point Strategic Wealth Management, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Blue Point since 2012. De Pol is also an independent insurance agent affiliated with various agencies. Blue Point Strategic Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs model portfolios across multiple strategies and integrates both fundamental and technical analysis in managing client assets.

Russell Fiske is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at B. Riley Wealth Management, National Asset Management, National Securities Corporation, and Maxim Group LLC. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, combining portfolio management and financial planning with brokerage, capital markets, and investment banking services. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach with a focus on international investing and manages discretionary and non-discretionary strategies through a mix of in-house and third-party managers.

Adam Gorlyn is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked at Franklin Advisers Inc. and Franklin Templeton Financial Services Corp. among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of TGG Holdings LLC, a sole proprietorship involved in real estate interests. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture framework and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, along with tax, estate structuring, and business consulting services.

Kevin Strauss is a CFA® charterholder with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisors Capital Management, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 17 years at Abner, Herrman and Brock. Advisors Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research, offering customized private accounts and model strategies across various asset classes.

George Rioseco is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Summit Financial and its related firms since 2008 and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth lacrosse for the 2Way Lacrosse Club and participates as a vocalist and guitarist in a neighborhood band. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a combination of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Lorenzo Aufiero is a financial advisor at NPA Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with NPA Asset Management since 2005 and Nationwide Planning since 2002. Outside of his advisory roles, he works as a child support investigator for the Nassau County Department of Social Services. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, combining advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation and oversight of third-party sub-advisors.

Jed Limmer is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc., holding Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and over 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wedbush Morgan Securities, D.A. Davidson & Co., and Onward Advisors. He is involved in consulting for pre-IPO defense technology investments and serves as a principal for a Bicoastal Wealth Management practice under Wedbush Securities. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, foundation, and institutional investors, offering brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and operates a range of managed account and commission-based programs alongside clearing, custodial, and prime services.

Jane Ircha is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Bronxville, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Aegis Capital Corp. since 2012 and also at Milton Skinner LLC since 2010. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by 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 provides trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

David Cleary is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC and also serves as president and chief compliance officer of Timber Pointe Capital Management. His prior experience includes roles at Lazard Asset Management Securities LLC, Crow Point Partners, and IPI Wealth Management, Inc. He is also president of Beechmont Holding Corp, a holding company for proceeds from other business ventures. Fortis Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio construction across various strategies, with discretionary management and online reporting.

Jonathan Lucente is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at HSBC Bank and Signature Securities Group, among others. Lucente holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and a range of institutional clients. The firm uses a long-term, open-architecture investment approach with discretionary portfolio management overseen by a Chief Investment Officer and offers additional services including tax and estate structuring and business consulting for multigenerational families and closely held businesses.

Daniel Gwizdak is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Creative Financial Planning, Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm employs a client-focused approach, developing portfolios based on individual objectives and risk tolerance, and utilizes independent managers or turnkey asset management programs when appropriate.

Douglas Solinsky is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Benchmark Investments, Inc. and NewBridge Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he hosts the Wall and Main Podcast, engaging in discussions on investment topics. Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and institutional investors, offering tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary advisory services through an open-architecture approach.

Benjamin Lathrop is a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Bailard in 2019, he worked at Franklin Templeton Investments and Newoak Capital Markets. Bailard provides wealth management and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management across multi-asset and single-asset strategies. The firm employs an active, multi-asset diversification approach that combines quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and serves clients including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and sovereign wealth funds.

Ian Murray is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise from 2019 to 2022 and currently provides investment advisory services through Mariner Platform Solutions and SideBar Advisors. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement consulting, and access to a broad range of investment tools, supported by affiliated trust and institutional pension consulting services.

Eric Carrara is a financial advisor with NPA Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at NPA Asset Management since 2004, Nationwide Planning Associates since 2003, and Evergreen Financial Services since 1990. In addition to his advisory roles, he operates an independent insurance agency selling life and health insurance to the same client base. NPA Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers managed-account programs combining advisor-led planning and model portfolio implementation, managing approximately $1.01 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Athanasios Kolefas is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Epirus Investment Management and TIAA/Nuveen Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, Kolefas serves on the advisory board of a pharmaceutical company, participates in financial oversight for a local church, and advises the owner of a diner on financial results. Modera Wealth Management provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to individuals, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating diversified asset mixes and selective use of independent managers and private placements to align portfolios with client objectives.

Brett Weaver is a financial advisor with NPA Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Nationwide Planning Associates since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, combining advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation and utilizing third-party sub-advisors for day-to-day trading oversight.

Anthony Fella is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities Group, Transamerica, JPMorgan Chase, and other firms. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture framework and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside tax, estate, and business consulting services.