Evan Slater is a financial advisor with Point Windward Advisors, Inc. in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has served as Senior Vice President and Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at Beech Hill Advisors, Inc. since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he manages LRF Slater Co, Inc., an asset management company specializing in commercial real estate development. Point Windward Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a variety of trading strategies, including short-term trading and options, and emphasizes portfolio management by individual managers who conduct at least quarterly reviews.

Francis Horneff is a financial advisor at Herold Advisors, Inc. in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Herold Advisors, Inc. since 1996 and also has experience with Lantern Wealth Advisors, LLC and Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. Herold Advisors, Inc. provides portfolio management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and foundations through managed accounts on discretionary and non-discretionary bases, focusing on equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and money market instruments. The firm combines computer screening and fundamental analysis to tailor allocations primarily in domestic large- and mid-cap securities, with periodic reviews and quarterly client communications.

Noah Eleftheriades is a financial advisor at Traphagen Financial Group with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience with Volvo Car USA and Elon University. Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offers discretionary model portfolios, and integrates tax and accounting services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Eric Mancini is a financial advisor with Traphagen Financial Group, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC since 2009 and previously at BLS Advisors LLC. Mancini also contributes as a senior financial writer, authoring investment and financial articles for Benzinga.com on a part-time basis. Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in discretionary model portfolio management and offers integrated tax, accounting, and estate-planning services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Daniel Ramaroson is a financial advisor at Empirical Research Partners LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity from 2016 to 2021 before joining Empirical Research Partners in 2021. Empirical Research Partners serves institutional clients such as investment managers, hedge funds, broker-dealers, and insurance companies by providing data-driven subscription research and customized investment advice. The firm uses proprietary quantitative models combining top-down macroeconomic analysis with bottom-up factor modeling to support institutional decision-making and does not manage client assets or offer retail services.

Amy Sun is a financial advisor at Financial Decisions, LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 65 designation and with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at PARS International Corp., Bergen Sun Consulting Inc., The College of New Jersey, and Ramapo High School. Financial Decisions, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm uses a client-focused process to allocate and monitor assets across a diverse mix of investments, including municipal and corporate bonds, equity mutual funds, and private investment funds, operating from multiple offices despite a small advisory team.

Ernest Rispoli is a financial advisor at Discipline Wealth Solutions, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Primerica Advisors and Key Bank. In addition to his advisory role, Rispoli is active as a loan originator at Quintessential Mortgage Group, LLC. Discipline Wealth Solutions serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and other registered advisors by offering tailored investment advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches and provides oversight of both in-house and third-party managers.

Craig Marson is a financial advisor at 5C Capital Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with 5C Capital Management since 2017 and previously worked at Clark Dodge Asset Management, LLC from 2013 to 2017. He holds a Series 65 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he formed a New Jersey LLC for consulting work, which is not actively engaged in soliciting business and requires minimal time commitment. 5C Capital Management provides customized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm acts as a fiduciary, employing a disciplined investment process that includes quantitative measures, fundamental and technical analysis, and tax-aware portfolio construction.

Joseph Madio is a financial advisor with Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Private Client Services, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation driven strategies across ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments, with ongoing portfolio reviews tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brett Rosen is an advisor with Edge Wealth Management, LLC in New York, NY. He has held Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been active in the industry since 1991. His experience includes over 30 years with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and more than 17 years at Edge Wealth Management. Edge Wealth Management serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management and limited financial planning services. The firm customizes portfolios using a fundamental analysis approach across various asset classes and maintains a relatively small client base with approximately $827 million in assets under management.

Michael Trapp is a financial advisor at Avestar Capital, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services before joining Avestar Capital. Avestar Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.06 billion across a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, private investment funds, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary ETF-based models and third-party portfolios, and offers services such as financial planning and access to private funds and special purpose vehicles.

Paul Elliot is a CFA® charterholder with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with ELCO Management Company, LLC since 1995 and worked previously at Bruderman Brothers, LLC. Based in New York, he holds the Series 63 designation. ELCO Management Company, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies and manages private pooled vehicles and separately managed accounts.

Robert Ostrower is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Quent Capital, LLC with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at American Express, Sony Corporation of America, and Wheels Up. Quent Capital provides discretionary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a long/short, small-cap oriented strategy with a focus on thematic innovation such as AI and longevity. The firm also manages pooled investment vehicles and offers limited financial planning and tax/accounting services through an affiliated entity.

Stephen Gross is a CFP® professional at Mezzasalma Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He has operated his own advisory firm, IA Stephen M. Gross, Inc., since 1991 and joined Mezzasalma Advisors in 2025. Mezzasalma Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and typically pursues long-term purchase strategies tailored to client objectives.

Matthew Jampole is a financial advisor at Gagnon Securities, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Gagnon Securities and Herzog, Heine, Geduld, Inc. since 2000. Gagnon Securities manages discretionary equity-focused accounts for individual and institutional clients and provides brokerage services for retirement and non-retirement accounts. The firm employs a research-intensive, stock-by-stock approach aimed at aggressive capital appreciation and operates both advisory and broker-dealer platforms, including affiliated pooled vehicles and partner funds.

Timothy Valik is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Capital Markets IQ, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. He has four years of industry experience and also serves as a high school math teacher at Passaic County Vocational High School. Capital Markets IQ provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, small businesses, plan sponsors, and select international clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside proprietary strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and alternative investment support.

Reed Smith is a financial advisor with Emissary Wealth holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Emissary Wealth serves individual clients, trusts, estates, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management, using fundamental analysis to tailor portfolios to client goals and also acts as adviser and portfolio manager for private pooled investment vehicles, particularly focusing on real estate-related investments.

Dajun Xu is a financial advisor at Revere Wealth Management LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Revere, Xu was affiliated with Revere Securities LLC and has academic experience at New York University and the University of California at Irvine. Revere Wealth Management LLC is a seven-advisor team managing approximately $78 million across 101 client accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and consulting services, using a research-driven approach that integrates fundamental, technical, and macro analysis tailored to client objectives.

Leticia Cruz is a financial advisor with Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Leumi Investment Services Inc. and Bank Leumi USA. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. manages approximately $2.69 billion for individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wrap fee programs. The firm’s investment process is client-driven, with portfolios typically holding individual stocks and bonds alongside mutual funds and ETFs when suitable.

Russell Bailyn is a financial advisor at Premier Wealth Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a marketing and professional networking business. Premier Wealth Advisors, LLC serves individuals, corporations, and other entities with financial planning, investment consulting, and wealth management services. The firm employs a core/satellite investment approach, combining fundamental and technical analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor portfolios according to client risk tolerances.