Hector Crespo Jr. is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Crespo is active as a life insurance agent with John Hancock and MetLife and is involved with ACC Agency, Inc., a general insurance agency. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients, providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports a range of client objectives across multiple program offerings.

Paul Carrano is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and Ameriprise Financial Services from 2010 to 2018. Outside of advising, he is involved with Certainty Tax Advisors, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and corporations. The firm uses fundamental analysis and combines long-term and short-term trading strategies, managing portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Edward Wells is a financial advisor at NBC Securities, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with NBC Securities since 2015. Lanark Financial, Inc. offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, ERISA-qualified accounts, trusts and estates, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing advice through multiple fee-based programs and managed-account platforms using discretionary manager selection and various analytical approaches.

Albert Velez is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at StoneX Advisors and StoneX Securities since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CFO-Treasurer for PNV Industries LLC, a commercial general contracting firm, and as a Medicare/MLTC Benefits Advisor for MetroPlus Health Plan. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, implementing strategies through advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers.

Israel Harman is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2016. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and integrates advisory services with retirement-plan and benefits firms to offer a comprehensive range of solutions.

Ronald Birnbaum is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC and its affiliated firm, Maxim Group LLC, since 2005. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement accounts, and other business entities. The firm employs a variety of investment vehicles and analytical methods, managing assets through direct management or allocation to external managers, and also serves institutional clients such as other investment advisers, banking institutions, insurance companies, and government entities.

Ryan Schechner is an advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Batting 1000 and B. Riley Wealth Management. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various programs including internally managed models and third-party managed solutions, managing approximately $4.21 billion in client assets through about 173 advisors.

Nicholas Stark is a financial advisor at TSA Management Inc with 15 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Halliday Financial, LLC since 2017 and Mass Mutual Investors Services from 2016 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fundraising for Wonderland Nursery School and has experience in insurance sales and landscaping. TSA Portfolio Management Inc. provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, foundations, and other institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.479 billion across about 2,566 clients, utilizing model allocations, tax-aware security selection, and a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Irene Lam is a financial advisor at Core Planning with a Series 65 designation and over a decade of industry experience, including 12 years at Intesa Sanpaolo IMI Securities and shorter tenures at BBVA and other firms. She joined Core Planning in 2026. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning and wealth management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses a tailored investment approach with model portfolios and rule-based rebalancing tools to manage client accounts.

Kenneth Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Maxim Financial Advisors LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Maxim Financial Advisors since 2006, also working at affiliated Maxim Group LLC since 2002. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm’s advisors tailor investment strategies that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, using both proprietary and third-party research.

Dianne Larson is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, and Oppenheimer. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis, employing both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates with affiliated financial businesses and product channels.

Stanley Goldring is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. and National Asset Management. Goldring serves as a trustee managing investment and administrative decisions for two personal trusts. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it employs third-party sub-advisers and due diligence processes for recommended managers and private investments.

George Kuruvilla is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Kuruvilla’s prior experience includes roles at Center Street Advisors, Inc. and Lifemark Securities Corp. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through about 90 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and retirement education, employing a model-driven investment approach with active management and quantitative optimization.

Milorad Sobot is a financial advisor at TSA Management Inc with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Halliday Financial, LLC since 2018. Prior to his advisory career, he spent four years at Siena College. TSA Portfolio Management provides investment supervisory services to individuals, retirement, and institutional accounts through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation, quarterly rebalancing, and a mix of fundamental, qualitative, and technical analysis, managing a diverse range of securities including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Barry Goldstein is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has been with Aegis Capital since 2010. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and financial services to both individual and corporate clients, offering asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, serving clients through various sponsored programs and third-party platforms, with advisory relationships that may be discretionary or non-discretionary.

Zachary Eisner is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill Lynch, Bank of America. Eisner is also president and part-owner of Ship Has Risen Inc., a real estate investment company. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $7 billion in client assets through 274 advisors, offering a range of services including financial planning, retirement solutions, and advisory programs for individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides multiple program structures and uses both proprietary and third-party asset allocation models.

Glenn Fiocca is a financial advisor at NFSG Corporation with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Newbridge Securities since 2007. Fiocca serves as president and owner of G. Fiocca Securities, LLC, and is a board member of Unsung Siblings' Foundations, a nonprofit supporting families with autistic children and veterans. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing asset management and financial planning to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios using a variety of investment strategies and frequently employs third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Frank Finch is a financial advisor with TSA Management Inc. based in Glen Head, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at HRC Investment Services since 2012 and Life Stages Financial Group since 2011. Outside of advising, he serves as a part-time instructor in financial literacy and adult and K-12 education, and acts as a trustee of an investment portfolio for a nonprofit organization. TSA Portfolio Management provides investment supervisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement and institutional accounts. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, quarterly rebalancing, and a combination of fundamental, qualitative, and technical analysis, managing a diverse mix of securities through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

James Mctiernan is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for BNY Investment Center Inc. and The Bank of New York, where he accumulated over 50 years of combined experience. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and multi-manager investment solutions, utilizing tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private market strategies.

Karsten Appel is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Aegis in 2025, he worked briefly at Equitable Advisors, LLC and has a background including positions at Stony Brook University and Colorado State University. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and related financial services to individual and corporate clients, offering a range of solutions including asset management, financial planning, brokerage, and occasional investment banking. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, serving clients through multiple platforms and sponsoring programs with a focus on non-discretionary advisory relationships.