Maggie Smith is a financial advisor at Next Level Private LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. for eight years before joining her current firm. Next Level Private advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides customized portfolios through ongoing personal contact and applies both fundamental and technical analysis, maintaining a fiduciary duty and regularly reviewing client accounts.

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., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with American Portfolios/Jason Waxler and Osaic Wealth, Inc. in addition to her current firm. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and executor for a revocable trust and is involved in administrative and bookkeeping roles with a private LLC. Income & Asset Advisory provides investment advice to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management and consulting services, employing a mix of analytical approaches with a generally buy-and-hold strategy adjusted by active asset-class positioning.

Jenny Harrington is a financial advisor at Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Gilman Hill since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Ms. Harrington contributes regularly to CNBC’s midday investment market commentary show, appearing 2-3 times per month; her appearances are unpaid, with charitable donations made in her name. Gilman Hill Asset Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered adviser managing separate accounts and model portfolios for individuals, trusts, endowments, and pension plans. The firm employs a combination of top-down macroeconomic analysis and bottom-up company research, focusing on long-term holdings while allowing short-term trading when appropriate.

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 one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Joe Namath Foundation, a charitable organization supporting children's charities and neurological research, and is CEO of Broadway Joe Media, a media and marketing company associated with Joe Namath. Next Level Private advises a range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, and businesses, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a customized investment approach using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds, supported by fundamental and technical analysis and regular account 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 at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wellington Shields since 2016, following a four-year tenure at Oppenheimer. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships, employing a variety of investment methods and offering both advisory and brokerage account options.

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.

John Gianni is a financial advisor with Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valley Wealth Managers, he was affiliated with Valley Financial Management, Inc. and Valley National Bank. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.69 billion for individual—including high-net-worth—and institutional clients. The firm follows a client-driven investment process that balances equities, fixed income, and cash through individual securities and funds, supported by an investment committee and third-party services for portfolio oversight.

Daniel O'Shea is a financial advisor with Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Ardsley Engine Company, a volunteer fire department. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses third-party research and implements asset-allocation strategies across various investment vehicles, with ongoing portfolio reviews tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Steven Longa is a financial advisor at Emissary Wealth with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Emissary Wealth in 2022, he played professional football in the National Football League from 2016 to 2020. Outside of advising, he owns and manages businesses in transportation and property management. Emissary Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management services. The firm is noted for its role as adviser and manager of private pooled investment vehicles, alongside offering tailored portfolio management based on fundamental analysis and client-specific objectives.

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.