Optaciano Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Ithaka Strategic Partners with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Company since 2017, following prior roles at NYlife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an agent for individual and group life and health insurance. Ithaka Strategic Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction with low-cost index funds and ETFs, complemented by fundamental and technical analysis and the use of third-party managers.

Gianfranco Rastelli is a financial advisor at B1 Financial with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining B1 Financial, he has worked at Lorenzo Tax and held various roles at Sacred Heart University. Outside of financial advising, he has operated Riell's Homestyle since 2017. B1 Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as corporate and employee benefit plan clients, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and ERISA fiduciary services. The firm uses a diverse range of investment instruments and conducts regular portfolio reviews, managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Gerard Barrasso is a CFP® professional with 4 years of industry experience, currently serving at United Financial Planning Group LLC in Hauppauge, NY. He has been with the firm since 2008. United Financial Planning Group LLC provides financial planning, asset management, and pension consulting services to individuals and small-business owners. The firm employs a passive, diversified asset-allocation strategy focused on mutual funds and ETFs, with tailored advice based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jonathan Hurd is a financial advisor at InCred Wealth Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles at various firms including JM Financial Private Wealth Inc. and Exemplar Capital, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Hurd is the CEO of Asgard Regulatory Group, LLC, a regulatory compliance and risk management firm, and serves as a non-executive director on the board of Intelligent Bio Solutions, Inc. InCred Wealth Inc. provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including high net-worth individuals and institutional investors. The firm employs a long-term investment approach emphasizing fundamental analysis and diversification across multiple asset types, and is notable for its group structure with numerous international affiliates and sponsorship of alternative private funds.

Borui Zhang is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as an advisor at Youya Wealth. Prior to joining Youya Wealth, Zhang held roles at LPL Financial, Taurus Financial, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and National Life Group. Youya Wealth provides discretionary investment management and project-based financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates both passive and active investment vehicles, with additional access to specialized strategies and in-house legal services.

I'm a dedicated financial professional with over a decade of experience, committed to helping my clients achieve their financial goals. Originally from Quito, Ecuador, I'm a first-generation immigrant who came to the United States to pursue my education and career. After a year of studying abroad in Paris in 2012, I earned my Bachelor's degree in Finance from Western Connecticut State University, marking the beginning of my journey in financial services. Since then, I've had the privilege of working closely with clients, guiding them through various financial landscapes. I believe in continuous learning and have invested in expanding my expertise to better serve their diverse needs. In 2022, I earned my CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification, a testament to my commitment to upholding the highest standards in financial planning. Additionally, I hold multiple other designations from the American College of Financial Services, including Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®). When I'm not in the office, you can find me enjoying a round of golf, catching a tennis match, or cheering on my favorite soccer team. I also love exploring new destinations and trying out new restaurants. I live in Norwalk, CT, with my wife, Paula.

Alex Rohman is a financial advisor with TimeCapital Investor Advisory Services Inc and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 33 years of industry experience, including 24 years with Timecapital Securities Corporation. Rohman serves as president and money manager at TimeCapital Investor Advisory Services. TimeCapital Investor Advisory Services provides investment advice primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management solutions, including actively managed model portfolios and multi-manager programs that combine top-down asset allocation with bottom-up security selection.

I specialize in working with growing families, career changers, mid-to-late career professionals, therapists, private and group practitioners and the self-employed, enabling them to thrive financially so they can focus on other life goals. I've taken my years of experience working for myself and deep knowledge of the financial space to build a process to help clients align their finances or business with their goals, family and future at the forefront. With the ability to work with families, professionals, therapists and the self-employed across the country, I listen, guide and encourage clients to unlock the value of their business and their finances. This builds better life-balance, wealth, and success, while your own goals, patients or client experiences flourish. This is done through a series of analyses, that includes: • Cash Flow Management • Goal Development • Ongoing Tax Optimization • Tax Filing • Investment Strategy or Management • Wealth and Risk Management • Financial Independence or Retirement Planning • Succession Planning I'm a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Enrolled Agent with a Master’s in Business and Economic Reporting from New York University and a certificate of Financial Planning from Boston University. I work out of United Financial Planning Group, based in Hauppauge, NY while I live in Huntington, NY with my wife, two kids and one small dog. You will often find me discussing movies or basketball when not delving into someone’s financial picture or serving as a jungle gym for my children.

Kerry Rothemich is a financial advisor with TimeCapital Investor Advisory Services Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining TimeCapital, he operated his own CPA practice and has over two decades of experience in accounting and law. TimeCapital Investor Advisory Services Inc. provides investment advice primarily to individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as pension plans, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including actively managed model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and multi-manager programs, combining top-down asset allocation with bottom-up security selection.

Matthew Racanelli is a financial advisor at RoseMark Advisors, Inc. with 4 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with RoseMark Advisors since 2013 and is involved with the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he advises New York volunteer fire districts on their pension plans and provides related insurance products. RoseMark Advisors primarily serves members of AMAC and related entities, focusing on financial planning and cash-flow modeling for retirement, tax, estate coordination, college funding, and distribution planning. The firm emphasizes an interview-driven, document-based planning process and refers clients seeking investment management to Miracle Mile Advisors.

Evan Levy is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with NestEgg Advisors, Inc., where he has worked for seven years, and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, Levy operates a sole proprietorship providing insurance to clients upon request. NestEgg Advisors, Inc. offers discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, focusing on long-term portfolio construction with a client-specific approach and educational support.

Donald Donnelly Jr. is a financial advisor with First Financial Services in Hauppage, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance and National Planning Corp. Outside of financial advising, he serves as Vice President of International Asbestos Removal, Inc. and holds several trustee and officer roles related to the insulation industry. First Financial Services provides pension consulting and financial planning primarily to retirement, profit-sharing, and 401(k) plans, as well as individual clients and plan sponsors. The firm focuses on fiduciary advisory services including Investment Policy Statement preparation, investment vehicle selection and monitoring, and participant education, without offering discretionary investment management or custody.

Christine Parisi is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at R.W. Rogé & Company, Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and RLB Wealth Planning, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. R.W. Rogé & Company, Inc. is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset-allocation modeling based on Modern Portfolio Theory and a bottom-up, value-oriented equity selection process through its proprietary ResearchEdge due-diligence methodology.

Yoon Chang is an advisor at Grant Wealth Advisors LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has seven years of experience at Ohana Management and prior roles at Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Bloomberg LP. Chang joined Grant Wealth Advisors in 2025. Grant Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and implements strategies ranging from long- and short-term trading to margin and options transactions.

Ashley White is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Federmann Financial Advisors Inc., bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Federmann Financial Advisors in 2022, White worked five years at Coastline Wealth Management and spent six years at North Country Limousine. Federmann Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a mix of long-term, short-term, and trading strategies across bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers in-house tax preparation services through its CPA and enrolled agent.

Anton Gerdes is a financial advisor with Madison Global Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Madison Global Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Madison Global Partners LLC and Trident Partners LTD. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a non-securities consulting business called CADAT Corp. Madison Global Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals and pension plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, diversification, and modern portfolio theory, employing multiple analytical approaches across various asset classes.

Brian Rockowitz is a financial advisor at Madison Global Advisors LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Aegis Capital Corp. and Madison Global Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of BDR Group, Inc., a business established for income tax purposes, and is involved in insurance sales through Prestige Insurance. Madison Global Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals and pension plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, diversification, and modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services.

Kevin Moloney is a financial advisor at Independent Investors Inc with 5 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Investors Inc since 2004, totaling 22 years with the firm. Independent Investors Inc provides portfolio management services primarily on a discretionary basis to individuals, trusts, charitable foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios tailored to client preferences and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by fundamental analysis and additional research.

Joy Martinsen is an investment adviser representative at Nobles & Richards Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including Fourstar Wealth Advisors LLC and Centaurus Financial, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Comprehensive Health Solutions LLC, which provides Medicare sales and service. Nobles & Richards Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily non-discretionary portfolio management approach based on fundamental and market analysis and serves approximately 128 clients with around $34 million in assets under management.

Matthew Stendardi is a financial advisor at CFM Advisors Inc with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and Paychex Securities Corporation. CFM Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients, focusing on non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes individualized investment policy statements, manager selection, and quarterly performance reviews, with a significant advisory role in 401(k) plans.