Owen Williamson is a financial advisor at Williamson Legacy Group, LLC in Brooklyn, NY, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Axxcess Wealth Management, the City of Tampa, and NYC Parks. Williamson Legacy Group provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages over $183 million in discretionary assets for roughly 343 clients and employs a team-based approach with five advisors.

James Westmacott is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Westco Advisory Services, Inc. since 1983 and also works with Westco Investment Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an insurance agency, Westco Agency, Inc., though he does not actively manage that business. Westco Advisory Services provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $251.8 million for about 316 clients, utilizing a documented risk-tolerance and goals-based investment process with a core-and-satellite approach for larger accounts.

Julian Lecraw III is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC in New York, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has nine years of industry experience, all with Wellington Shields & Co. since 2017 except for a one-year period of unemployment. Wellington Shields Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.17 billion across several hundred accounts and employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, alongside long- and short-term strategies, including options and margin use where appropriate.

Ally Ayers is a financial advisor at Brooklyn FI, LLC with six years of industry experience. She is a 50% owner of In the Money Media, LLC, a podcasting company based in Brooklyn, NY, and also provides tax preparation services through Mason Tax, LLC. Brooklyn FI serves individual and high-net-worth clients with continuous, household-level investment management, financial planning, and retirement-account advisory services. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach while incorporating outside managers and specialized strategies, and it offers educational seminars and integrates held-away accounts into client portfolios.

Danielle Wauchope is a financial advisor at Paradiem, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Paradiem since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Ms. Wauchope volunteers with Grace Missionary Church, where she teaches Bible study, coaches basketball, and participates in mission trips and mentoring. She also serves as an alumni mentor for the DeVoe Division of Business at Indiana Wesleyan University, working with students on career and networking topics. Paradiem serves individuals, high-net-worth families, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and insurance services. The firm focuses on long-term investment strategies and coordinates tax, estate, and charitable planning through a family CFO approach that includes values-based giving and succession strategies.

Scott Fessler is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Woodstock Wealth Management, Inc. He previously worked at St Bernard Financial Services and Woodstock Financial Group. Outside of advising, he owns and operates several businesses including mortgage loan origination and solar energy solutions. Woodstock Wealth Management, Inc. provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and access to third-party asset managers for individuals, businesses, charities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $630 million in assets and offers tailored investment strategies alongside a distinctive performance-based fee program.

Jack Wooton is a financial advisor at Aptus Financial, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Aptus Financial since 2023 and prior experience at Trusty Oak and Incontext Creations. Aptus Financial provides flat-fee financial planning and advisory services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored defined-contribution plans. The firm emphasizes financial planning over discretionary portfolio management, focusing on passive, long-term indexing, asset allocation, and client education through regular interactions and targeted programming.

Emily Green is a financial advisor at Ellevest with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ellevest since 2017. Prior to that, she was employed by J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Ellevest provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily focused on helping women plan and invest. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification with tailored portfolios, offering both personal and private wealth management along with donor-advised fund advisory services.

Michael Russo is a financial advisor at Retirable with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including IBC Global Inc. and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience in foster care services and the hospitality industry. Retirable serves individuals who are retired or nearing retirement by providing retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm uses diversified, ETF-based model portfolios tailored to clients' retirement goals and manages approximately $300 million in discretionary assets.

Theologos Basis is a financial advisor with Spartan Capital Private Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Laidlaw Wealth Management, Vanderbilt Securities, Principal Securities Inc., and Signature Securities Group Corp. He is based in New York, NY. Spartan Capital Private Wealth Management offers personalized investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, and other business entities, focusing on portfolio management, third-party money manager selection and oversight, and ongoing investment consultation. The firm customizes guidance based on clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis and frequently utilizing third-party managers and model portfolios.

Ty Buckelew is a financial advisor at Watts Capital Partners LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones and Arrowpoint Asset Advisors, LLC before joining Watts Capital Partners in 2017. Buckelew holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Watts Capital Partners serves individuals, families, business owners, and enterprises, including Gen X/Gen Y professionals and clients managing divorce, by offering financial planning, wealth management, and investment management services. The firm employs a documented four-step planning process and implements investment strategies across core, tactical, and alternative categories, including proprietary quantitative models and the use of derivatives and options strategies.

Shane Mason is a CFP® professional with nine years at Brooklyn FI, LLC and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raich, Ende, Malter & Co and has been involved with Global Equity Management, Inc. and Rise and Fi, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of In the Money Media, LLC, a podcasting company based in Brooklyn, NY, and provides tax preparation services through his own firm, Shane Mason, Inc. Brooklyn FI serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-account advice. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach using index mutual funds and ETFs, and integrates tax services into its financial planning through an affiliated tax preparation business.

William Mcfadden is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC since 2009 and also associated with Shields and Company since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he consults on vineyard and organic foods management for a family-owned farm and serves as a director advising on marketing and financial matters for Flowers Foods, Inc. 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 employs a range of investment strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, mutual funds and ETFs, as well as long- and short-term approaches, while offering multiple execution and servicing options.

Robert Epes is a financial advisor at Retirable with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Masterworks Advisers, LLC, United American Securities, Inc., Bank of America, Merrill, and AXA Advisors, LLC. Retirable serves individuals who are retired or nearing retirement, along with related trusts and retirement accounts, providing retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management through online tools and advisor consultations. The firm manages approximately $300 million in discretionary assets using diversified, ETF-based model portfolios tailored to clients’ retirement plans and risk tolerance.

Sheldon Steuer is a financial advisor at Equinum, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Equinum provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a family office service. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis and integrates its partial ownership by Roth & Company LLP into its service model.

Erik Bringsjord is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Masterworks Advisers, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Arete Wealth Management LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a Platform Associate at Masterworks, LLC, an alternative investment platform, performing administrative functions related to the Masterworks Platform. Masterworks Advisers provides investment advice focused exclusively on securitized art investments issued by Masterworks affiliates. The firm offers both non-discretionary and limited discretionary advisory services, utilizing a rules-based investment process informed by proprietary art market research and external appraisals, with assets accessed and managed through the Masterworks online platform.

Michael Strang is a financial advisor with Masterworks Advisers, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Masterworks, LLC as a Platform Associate since 2023, performing administrative functions, and previously held positions at Arete Wealth Advisors and Wells Fargo. Masterworks Advisers provides investment advice focused exclusively on securitized art investments issued by Masterworks affiliates. The firm’s approach combines art market research, third-party appraisal review, and a model portfolio allocation developed with Mercer to recommend long-term investments accessed through the Masterworks platform.

Lauren Sterling is a financial advisor at NerdWallet Wealth Partners, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Future You Wealth and Golub Capital. NerdWallet Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as certain charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a primarily passive, asset-class-weighted investment approach supported by fundamental analysis and offers access to alternative investments and specialized sub-adviser strategies.

Marc Goldstein is a financial advisor at Atcap Partners, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including National Asset Management, Inc. and B. Riley Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he is a passive investor in a scalp micropigmentation business and serves as a board member for the New York State Troopers Signal 30 Benefit Fund charitable foundation. Atcap Partners provides investment management and financial planning to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, including market-timing strategies, and offers access to alternative investments and affiliated private fund offerings.

Thomas Grant is a managing director at Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC, with 57 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields Capital Management and its related entities since 1991. Wellington Shields Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with both long- and short-term strategies, offering a wrap-fee program and employing third-party managers as part of its risk management approach.