Lauren Flemen is a CFP® at United Capital Financial Advisors with eight years of prior experience at Apexium Financial LP and five years at Atlantic Trust. She has been with United Capital since 2025. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using asset-allocation models developed by an Investment Policy Committee and offers portfolio customization for ESG and faith-based preferences.

Louis Rusinowitz is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and RCA Capital Group, LLC. Rusinowitz is president and owner of LMR Planning Services, Inc., a personal tax planning firm. Arkadios Wealth Advisors delivers investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a variety of programs including advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, and access to third-party money managers. The firm supports advisors with an internal portfolio team and offers comprehensive financial planning and reporting solutions.

David Silberg is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Newbridge Securities Corporation and Allied Millennial Partners. Outside of his advisory role, Silberg serves on the Board of Trustees for the Port Jewish Center, where he is involved with the budget committee. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by offering investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and offers trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

Daniel Mcnicholas is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2017, and previously at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he has also been employed in non-investment related positions, including hospitality and other part-time work. Gladstone Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a network of independent advisers who employ discretionary portfolio management and may use third-party managers and model portfolios.

Frank Guiffre is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Tsa Management Inc in Glen Head, NY. He has been associated with Hrc Investment Services since 2005 and is involved with the Saratoga Triathlon Club. TSA Portfolio Management provides investment supervisory services to individuals, retirement, and institutional accounts through discretionary and non-discretionary management. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversified portfolios, and a combination of fundamental, qualitative, and technical analysis, managing approximately $1.285 billion in assets across 2,800 client relationships.

Vern Hayden is a CFP® with over 51 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Moneco Advisors and has held prior roles at Independent Advisor Alliance, Sovereign Financial Group, Money Concepts Capital Corp, Hayden Wealth Management, and Geneos Wealth Management. He is also the owner of The Center for Retirement and Investment Planning, LLC. Moneco Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team firm with 43 advisors managing approximately $1.9 billion in assets. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering fee-based portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party advisory programs, utilizing a range of investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Paul Carmichael is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group in Melville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with The Pinnacle Financial Group and LPL Financial since 2015 and has worked with United Benefit Pension Inc. since 2003. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a written Investment Policy Statement for each client and uses fundamental analysis across various instruments, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and annual reviews.

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 at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an independent insurance agent and contractor for several registered investment advisory firms. 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 employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary, rule-based model allocations, uses third-party sub-advisers, and offers comprehensive portfolio management with regular account monitoring.

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 previously worked at NFP Retirement, Inc., American Funds, and Capital Group Companies. The Pinnacle Financial Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, applying fundamental analysis and a range of investment strategies to meet client objectives.

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.

Vincent Famulari is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with The Pinnacle Financial Group, where he has worked since 2018, and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2002. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis across various investment instruments and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reviews.

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.

Gary Lofgren is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience. He is associated with TSA Management Inc and has been with HRC Financial Planners and HRC Services, Inc. since 1986. Lofgren serves as president and 50% owner of ELH Associates, Inc., an investment-related business, and acts as co-trustee for multiple charitable and living trusts with investment responsibilities. TSA Portfolio Management provides investment supervisory services to individuals, retirement, and institutional accounts. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversified portfolios, and a disciplined investment approach, managing approximately $1.285 billion in assets across five advisors.

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.

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 at NBC Securities, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with NBC Securities since 2015. Lanark Financial, Inc. offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, ERISA-qualified accounts, trusts and estates, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing advice through multiple fee-based programs and managed-account platforms using discretionary manager selection and various analytical approaches.

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.