Michael Spero is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors before joining RFG Advisory. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 179 advisors managing about $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to both third-party and proprietary investment strategies, employing a mix of actively managed and passive models with an emphasis on risk-managed approaches.

Kavian Burke is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Hudson Valley Credit Union. Burke holds the Series 63 designation. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets across 274 advisors. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Anthony Barrese is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and runs Anthony Barrese Asset Management, which he has operated since 2008. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies via model asset allocations and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Seth Stammler is a CFP® and CFA® with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Forum Financial Management, LP since 2018 and previously held roles at Bluestone Financial Management, LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Stammler is based in Rhinebeck, NY. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, qualified plan services, and educational workshops to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for independent RIAs, implementing model portfolios primarily using DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework.

Alex Barrese is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in New Paltz, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining AmeriFlex, he worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. and LPL Financial. He is also involved with Anthony Barrese Asset Management, an independent business he has operated since 2018. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing various asset allocation models and manager relationships.

Anthony Wojda is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wojda holds a partial ownership stake in Oak Group Wealth Management LLC, where he also serves as a trustee. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth management firm overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, employing a blend of internal and third-party portfolio management strategies alongside tailored asset allocation.

Sarah Babcock is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Carlos Perez and Equitable Advisors. Before entering the financial industry, she was involved in the salon business. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, alternative investments, and annuity management, utilizing both actively managed and passive strategies with a focus on risk management.

Irene Monck is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at National Securities Corporation and Gilman Ciocia, Inc. Monck serves as president of the Arlington Rotary Club in Poughkeepsie, NY. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7 billion in client assets through 274 advisors. The firm offers a broad range of services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans using multiple program structures and both proprietary and third-party asset allocation models.

Gary Ben Ezra is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners. Prior to joining Arax in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in Dexter & Benjamin LLC, a thoroughbred stable in Poughkeepsie, NY. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth management firm overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services that combine internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset-allocation strategies.

Michael Amoroso is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at several firms, including YourStake PBC and JSA Sustainable Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in compensated surveys related to financial advisor technology platforms. 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 model portfolios, and planning services, with an investment process that combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis tailored to client objectives.

Kyle Odell is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for nine years before joining B. Riley in 2024. Odell also holds a senior vice president role at B. Riley Wealth Insurance, focusing on fixed insurance sales. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing over $7 billion in client assets through approximately 274 advisors. The firm provides a wide range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, utilizing multiple program structures and both proprietary and third-party asset allocation models.

Hayden Peek is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for two years and has an educational background including New York University. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets with over 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans using a combination of internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, offering various advisory and management services.

Denise Morgantini is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset-allocation strategies, with unique use of performance-based fees and carried-interest structures for qualified investors and private funds.

Alexander Frederick is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining B. Riley Wealth Advisors in 2022, he worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and business manager at Prime Wealth Management, LLC, where he provides income tax planning and preparation services. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions.

Nicholas Galente is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors for over 15 years. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of Ciao Puglia LLC and serves as an administrator or trustee for a family trust. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 179 advisors managing about $8 billion for over 17,000 clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts using a mix of actively managed and passive strategies, direct indexing, and tax-aware approaches.

Bryan Nicolaysen is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Redwood Private Wealth LLC and Brookstone Capital Management. He also operates a sole proprietorship focused on fixed insurance sales. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and supports its clients through ongoing monitoring and due diligence across various investment options.

Joseph Porcelli is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Arax, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of finance, he coaches youth lacrosse through his sole proprietorship, Predator Lacrosse. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth management firm overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives while maintaining compliance oversight.

Frederico Rodriguez Jr is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2012, including Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets through more than 200 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services that combine internal management with third-party strategies.

Braedon Bayer is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Fidelity Investments and Cetera. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved in Syracuse Men's Basketball for two years. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services with a combination of internal and third-party investment strategies.

Daniel Short is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities from 2009 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the nonprofit Grace Smith House and acts as a power of attorney for his mother. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm combines internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting.