John Owens is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Brooklyn FI, LLC and also works at Mason Tax, LLC, providing tax preparation services. His prior experience includes roles at Vintage Financial Services, LLC and WMGH/WLSH Radio. Brooklyn FI serves individual and high-net-worth clients with household-level investment management, financial planning, and retirement-account advisory services. The firm favors passive investment management while incorporating specialized external strategies and aggregates held-away assets for comprehensive portfolio oversight.

Anisha Mittal is a financial advisor with Masterworks Advisers, LLC in New York, NY, holding the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. She has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Charles Rutenberg and other financial firms. She also works as a Platform Associate for Masterworks, LLC, performing administrative functions related to alternative investments. Masterworks Advisers specializes in investment advice for individual and high-net-worth clients focused on securitized art investments issued by Masterworks affiliates. The firm utilizes a rules-based investment process informed by art market research and appraisal, offering non-discretionary and limited discretionary advisory services primarily accessed through the Masterworks platform.

Joseph Barbera is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with three years of industry experience. Before joining Wellington Shields in 2023, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has held roles outside of finance, including positions in the restaurant and media industries. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, and a variety of investment strategies, offering multiple execution and servicing options through its dual registration as an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Michael Riccardi is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience and has been with United Asset Strategies Inc. for 16 years. He holds a Series 63 license and operates out of Garden City, NY. Outside of his advisory role, Riccardi is involved in insurance sales through United Financial Group, Ltd. United Asset Strategies Inc. manages approximately $2.22 billion in client assets, offering discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and estate and financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a team-based advisory model and emphasizes diversified, tailored portfolios utilizing various investment strategies including options and active fixed-income management.

Vidur Bhalla is a CFA® charterholder with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Herold Advisors, Inc. since 1999 and also works with Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. since 2020. Bhalla serves as a director of the charity Mission for Vision (USA). Herold Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a process combining computerized screening and fundamental analysis to construct portfolios focused primarily on domestic large- and mid-cap equities, with periodic use of foreign equities, bonds, and covered-call strategies.

Kevin Earls is a ChFC® with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Willis Towers Watson Securities, LLC. His career history includes roles at Cetera and Willis Towers Watson entities dating back to 2009. Outside of his investment-related work, he serves as Vice President of SNT Associates, a firm focused on occupational therapy. Willis Towers Watson Securities, LLC provides retirement-focused investment advisory services through its Via Retirement platform, which offers personalized financial planning and asset allocation tools combined with discretionary model portfolios. The firm’s approach utilizes diversified model portfolios and Monte Carlo simulations to guide investment decisions for individuals and high-net-worth clients.

Karina Baldizon is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at NerdWallet Wealth Partners, LLC. Prior to joining NerdWallet Wealth Partners, she worked at Lazard Asset Management Securities LLC and Lazard Asset Management LLC for three years, and held roles at Truvvo Partners and Rockefeller Financial. NerdWallet Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients as well as certain charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning, focusing on passive, asset-class-weighted portfolios supplemented by third-party sub-advisers for specialized strategies.

Adam Levy is a financial advisor with MPWM Advisory Solutions LLC based in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance-related activities through Momentum Insurance Advisors and Momentum Wealth Advisors. MPWM Advisory Solutions LLC offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using a combination of firm-managed models, independent managers, and LPL Financial platforms.

Addison Drummond is a financial advisor at Westco Advisory Services, Inc. in Lynbrook, NY, with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked primarily with Westco in various capacities since 2019. Outside of advisory work, Addison is a partner in a rental property business. Westco Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $254 million in client assets, employing customized asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, and a core-and-satellite investment approach.

Ira Rousso is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Henley & Company Wealth Management LLC since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in New York City. Henley & Company Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches and offers tailored portfolios with ongoing monitoring, managing approximately $90.8 million in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2023.

Scott Mills is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. in New York, NY. Prior to this role, he worked for 12 years at Voya Investment Management. He is also involved with Charity Footprints, where he has been active since 2017. Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and their retirement trusts, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and some businesses. The firm manages accounts through a network of financial advisors and operates multiple affiliated entities across more than five offices.

Reed Choate is a financial advisor with Neville, Rodie & Shaw Inc., where he has worked for 15 years. He holds 13 years of industry experience. Neville, Rodie & Shaw provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and separately managed accounts for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, endowments, qualified retirement plans, and other institutions. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fundamental equity analysis, long-term holding periods, and balanced portfolios tailored to client objectives, reviewed regularly by an investment committee.

Farrel Liger is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Atcap Partners, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at National Asset Management and National Securities Corporation. Outside of advising, he teaches continuing education courses to CPAs and is involved with nonprofit organizations focused on humanitarian education and community support. Atcap Partners provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm uses proprietary strategies, sub-advisors, and a blend of analytical methods including fundamental and technical analysis, incorporating market-timing techniques and alternative investments alongside traditional portfolios.

Keenan Brathwaite is a financial advisor at Atcap Partners, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Ceros Financial Services, Inc., National Securities Corp, Aegis Capital Corp, and Spartan Capital Securities, LLC. Atcap Partners provides investment management and financial planning services to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, incorporates timing trades to anticipated market cycles, and offers access to third-party managers and alternative investments through affiliated entities.

Richard Sendell is a financial advisor at Circle Advisers Inc. in New York, NY, holding a Series 63 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Circle Advisers since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Sendell is also licensed as an insurance agent. Circle Advisers Inc. serves primarily high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, offering non-discretionary investment advisory services along with financial planning and consulting. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and employs a range of strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options for hedging or income.

Michael Abate is a financial advisor at United Asset Strategies Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Pensionmark Financial Group, APW Capital, EisnerAmper Wealth Management, TD Ameritrade, and Capital One Sharebuilder. United Asset Strategies provides discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, participant-directed brokerage services, and estate and financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.22 billion in client assets using a team-based advisory model and employs diversified, tailored portfolios with active management techniques including options and fixed-income strategies.

Henry Pacht is a financial advisor with Lantern Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has a long tenure at Herold Advisors, Inc. dating back to 1986 and is also associated with Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. outside of Lantern Wealth Advisors. Lantern Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, pension plans, and corporations, managing approximately $265 million in assets. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies, incorporating both in-house and third-party model portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

Akhil Kumar is a financial advisor with ARCH Global Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and Voya Financial Advisors. Kumar is involved in multiple business activities related to investment advisory and insurance. ARCH Global Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using ETFs, individual equities, and mutual funds, while also offering ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services and utilizing options, margin, and derivative strategies as needed.

Maurice Frank is a financial advisor at ELCO Management Company, LLC with three years of industry experience and holds the Series 65 designation. He has been associated with Maurice Frank and Company since 1997. ELCO Management Company, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans through discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and private pooled vehicles. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with long/short, trading, and cyclical strategies, and utilizes options, short selling, and leverage as part of its investment approach.

Matthew Haertzen is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Francis Financial and has held prior roles at Cornerstone Portfolio Research, WT Wealth Management, and Four Peaks Wealth Management. He is also a finance lecturer at the University of Arizona, teaching college students since 2017. Francis Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $803 million for high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers personalized investment policy development, portfolio management, and specialized divorce financial planning, employing a mix of long- and short-term strategies with regular portfolio reviews.