Michael Demkiw is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Third Tier Wealth Management LLC. He is also involved with Third Tier Advisors as an insurance agent, spending part of his time in fixed insurance sales. Lifeworks Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses, providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and portfolio management services. The firm employs both planning-based and risk-based investment approaches, using a range of model strategies supported by quantitative and fundamental analysis, while integrating tax and accounting capabilities through affiliated entities.

James Fasolino is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Fasolino serves as a board member for Marien Heim of Brooklyn, a healthcare services organization. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a combination of in-house discretionary management and non-discretionary advisor- and third-party-managed portfolios.

Gustave Scacco is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked for ten years at Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. Scacco holds the Series 63 designation. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and a self-directed brokerage solution for qualified retirement plans, employing both top-down and bottom-up investment analysis across equity, fixed income, and tactical approaches.

Lynn Williams is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently with Vanderbilt Advisory Services. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, Williams held roles at Securities America Advisors and Williams Capital Corporation, among others. Outside of financial advising, Williams is an attorney practicing estate planning and probate matters, owns a tax preparation and planning business, and teaches Zumba and group fitness classes. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, and financial planning services, combining strategic asset allocation with multiple analytical approaches tailored to client objectives.

Edward Donnellan Jr. is a financial advisor at Latitude Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Latitude Advisors since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Donnellan is a CPA and officer at Tax Shoppe, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. He is also involved in managing social networking websites that provide platforms for amateur musicians to showcase their talents. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm uses a combination of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis.

Salvatore Fradella is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Maxim Financial Advisors since 2017 and is also affiliated with Maxim Group LLC, where he has worked since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Boulder Road & Associates in Manhasset, NY. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a variety of clients, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm employs diverse investment vehicles and analytical methods, managing assets through multiple program types and serving both retail and specialized institutional clients.

Dale Rippo is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arete Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at Fincadia and National Securities Corporation. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis, employing both advisor-driven and proprietary, rule-based model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its operations.

Jack Chite is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2005. He has been self-employed since 1972 and operates J. Chite & Associates, Inc., a firm he founded in 1991. Outside of investment advisory, he is president of Vanderbilt Insurance, focusing on fixed-rate insurance products, and provides tax consulting services in collaboration with a CPA. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary models, and access to third-party sub-advisors and digital platforms, with an investment approach that combines strategic asset allocation and multiple analytical techniques tailored to client objectives.

James Werner is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been with HRC Investment Services, Inc. since 2009. He is currently an advisor at Tsa Management Inc, a firm with a team of five advisors based in Glen Head, NY. Outside of his advisory work, Werner serves as Treasurer and Chairperson of the finance committee for the Youth and Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay and holds a governance role with Sagamore Junior Sailing, a nonprofit social club. TSA Portfolio Management provides investment supervisory services to individuals, retirement, and institutional accounts, emphasizing strategic asset allocation, quarterly rebalancing, and a combination of fundamental, qualitative, and technical analysis. The firm manages a broad mix of securities while limiting aggressive tactics and serves approximately 2,800 client relationships with $1.285 billion in assets under management.

Nicholas Weiss is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Monogram Wealth Partners, Kuttin Wealth Management, and Aflac. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various managed accounts and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

Edgardo Martinez is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 11 years before joining Gladstone and LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Martinez is a business owner of Strictly Prestige Global Transport LLC, a non-investment-related company. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various investment programs, with an investment approach that combines individual securities, mutual funds, alternative investments, and tax-managed strategies, supported by due diligence from its Investment Committee.

Richard Pascale is a financial advisor at LifeMark Securities Corp. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has served as an independent insurance agent and co-owner of Classic Benefit Planners, Ltd. since 2005. At Classic Benefit Planners, he manages sales and accounting duties related to life, health, and accident insurance. LifeMark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers customized, suitability-driven advice and manages accounts using various portfolio programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Stephen Pedicini is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Federated Securities Corp. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm that serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by providing comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, including alternative strategies and trustee services. The firm combines discretionary account management with qualitative macro and fundamental analysis, and also acts as a private fund and institutional sub-adviser.

Timothy Pelan is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work background includes roles at Fincadia, Primerica, and American Beech, among others. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis and employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, while also using third-party sub-advisers and conducting regular account monitoring.

Bradley Cohen is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Cohen is a professor at SUNY Alfred State College. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Allen Hodys is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Moneco Advisors. He has previously worked with Independent Advisor Alliance and LPL Financial, among other firms. Hodys is also a licensed attorney based in Mamaroneck, NY. Moneco Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team firm with 43 advisors managing approximately $1.9 billion in assets. The firm primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering fee-based portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and access to various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Rick Sande is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed as a life insurance agent and works as a producer/agent for an insurance general agency. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and related financial services to individual and corporate clients, offering asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking services. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, delivering advisory services through multiple platforms with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Raymond Donnelly is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Garden City, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment and Massmutual Life Insurance Company, where he has been active for over a decade. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves on the Board of Directors for the South Shore Child Guidance Center, a mental health care organization. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors and in-house investment management.

Michael Ward is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Woodbury, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the John Brower Jr. Foundation, where he is involved in fundraising efforts to combat opioid abuse on Long Island. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Kehong Zhu is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and previously worked at Connectus Wealth and NorthCoast Asset Management. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process using proprietary market-exposure and security-scoring models, offering a broad range of strategies including equity, fixed income, options overlays, and alternative interval funds.