Luis Fernandes is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC. He previously worked for nine years at BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through RK Tax Preparation LLC during tax season. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and other services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs customized strategic asset allocation frameworks and typically manages portfolios on a discretionary basis, utilizing both third-party managers and affiliated model strategies.

Joseph Russell is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 26 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Avantax and 1st Global Capital Corp., and he is also a director and investment adviser representative at Century Advisory Group, LLC. Additionally, Russell is a Certified Public Accountant and partner at O’Connor Davies LLP. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm offers investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice, supported by ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning through third-party providers.

Francis Capella is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wedbush Securities since 2007. Capella also serves as Vice President of Skyarch Capital Advisors, LLC, an investment-related business. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and provides clearing and prime services.

Myra Rosenblatt is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Capital Analysts and previously worked at Lincoln Investment for nine years and Legend Equities Corporation for 23 years. Myra manages her investment business under the DBA SOSAE ROSE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC. Capital Analysts serves individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s investment decisions are guided by an in-house team and proprietary screening processes, offering various portfolio management options and fiduciary services.

James Halprin is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2012. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets.

Michael Strafford is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at NPA Asset Management, LLC since 2004. He is also a CPA and has been involved in tax return preparation and life insurance services through Zenith Marketing since 1991. Strafford holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and maintains dual registration with NPA Asset Management and Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform, serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation, often utilizing approved sub-advisors for trading while retaining supervisory oversight.

Steven Dym is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisory Services Network since 2017 and previously operated Steve I. Dym and Co. from 2011 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a professor of finance at Rutgers University and is a published author. Additionally, he is the rabbi of Congregation Boruch Taam, where he teaches and lectures. Advisory Services Network is an enterprise firm with approximately 208 independent advisors serving individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting using a variety of investment strategies and implementation options tailored to client objectives.

John Lafferty is a financial advisor with Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc., holding CFP® and CFA® designations and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2004. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth is a fee-only, federally registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, endowments, and corporate executives. The firm focuses on personalized financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services, emphasizing long-term, diversified asset allocation and a tailored investment program based on each client’s written goal assessment.

Gianni Difroscia is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently associated with Citizens Private Wealth. He has worked at Citizens Bank and its affiliated entities since 2012. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and endowments. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture framework, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside tax, estate, and business consulting services.

Kenneth Hartos is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments and Thrivent Financial, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small eBay business specializing in retro video games and collectibles. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management and delivered through multiple channels.

Nicholas Caradonna is a financial advisor with Advisors Capital Management, LLC and holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. He has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. and LPL Enterprise LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance and real estate rental activities. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs, offering discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts and model strategies. The firm integrates top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across equity, fixed-income, and tactical approaches, managing over $8.1 billion of discretionary assets.

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.

William Houck is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual debt securities, and selected equities, supplemented by independent managers and specialized strategies.

Molly Rimes is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Her prior work includes roles at Insmmed Insurance Agency and positions in education at Florida State University and Fort Myers High School. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with options for independent managers, private placements, and ESG integration upon client request.

Brian Doughney is a CFP® and CFA® with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Nations Financial Group, Inc. and previously worked for Fidelity Investments and its affiliates for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Fortress Wealth Planning, where he provides investment and advisory services. Nations Financial Group, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and various model portfolios employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and tactical investment strategies.

Craig Kaufman is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, and UBS Financial Services. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture investment framework and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

Matthew Smith is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Citizens Private Wealth since 2020 and is also affiliated with Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture framework, combining discretionary portfolio management overseen by a Chief Investment Officer with quantitative and qualitative research.

Gregory Plechner is a financial advisor at Greenspring Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at Greenspring Advisors since 2018, following seven years at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Greenspring Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering private money management, comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis in its investment approach and provides a notable suite of retirement services through its (k)larity Plan™ and (k)larity @ Work™ platforms.

Mingqi Li is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Li serves as an independent board director for Synertone Communications Corporation, a communications equipment company in Hong Kong, and Neo-Neon Holdings Limited, a decorative and commercial LED lighting manufacturer. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm that serves individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various portfolios and third-party managers, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

William Brancaccio is a CFP®-credentialed advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Moneco Advisors and has held roles at LPL Financial, Independent Advisor Alliance, and Independent Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in a property and casualty insurance agency and owns a real estate business. Moneco Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a broad range of portfolio management and retirement plan consulting services tailored to client goals through multiple custodial platforms.