Amy Macisaac is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill for 20 years, as well as at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Transcend Capital Advisors. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a consultative approach to develop tailored investment programs that incorporate traditional and alternative strategies, supported by both third-party managers and in-house resources.

Michael Ciccone is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Cary Street Partners and has previously worked at Tradition Asset Management LLC and Tradition Capital Management LLC. Cary Street Partners offers discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm combines third-party and in-house resources to manage portfolios across various strategies, including traditional equities and fixed income, opportunistic and hedged approaches, and proprietary products such as the actively managed ETF TACK.

James Keegan is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Astound Broadband and St. John's University. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and third-party managers in its service offerings.

Nirav Thakker is a financial advisor at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at UBS Securities LLC, BNPPSC, and RBC Capital Markets. RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.9 billion with 52 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, sub-advisory services, and educational seminars.

Daniel Petrie Jr. is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Seraphim Capital Management and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is a college professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Fortis Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, other advisers, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring using both model and bespoke strategies across various investment approaches, managing approximately $1.21 billion in assets.

Ian Welham is a financial advisor at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including City Center Advisors, LLC and Haydenrock Solutions LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and consultant at Elite Corporate Holdings LLC and owns LW Connections LLC, which connects business owners and individuals to experts in tax, legal, and business growth. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses tailor-made asset allocation models and combines fundamental and technical analysis to implement strategies consistent with client objectives.

John Pisapia is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Chelsea Advisory Services since 2010 and has been associated with affiliated firms including Chelsea Financial Services and U S Securities International Corp. Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate clients. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach with discretionary portfolio management and integrates brokerage and custody services through a single affiliated platform.

Connor Donovan is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he attended Lehigh University. Simon Quick Advisors provides wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services to individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private investment funds, and it offers integrated tax and back-office services.

Christopher Cvitan is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Beacon Trust in Morristown, NJ, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at TFS Securities, Inc., MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Coal Diamond LLC. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and trustee services to individuals, trusts, pension, and charitable entities. The firm manages approximately $4.26 billion in discretionary assets and delivers investment advice through a blend of in-house strategies, factor-based and ETF model portfolios, and monitored independent managers, with an emphasis on tax awareness and customized fixed-income portfolios.

Jon Franco is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. in Staten Island, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Chelsea Financial Services since 2013. Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services primarily to individuals, trusts, and some corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis while allowing client-imposed investment restrictions and conducting regular compliance and portfolio reviews.

Diane Ruiz is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Santander Bank, LPL Financial LLC, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and HSBC Bank USA N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in New Windsor, NY. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management and offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products. The firm provides investment management primarily via the FMAX wrap-fee platform with strategies implemented by third-party discretionary managers.

Jared Savino is a financial advisor at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and also owns a CPA firm, Jared M Savino CPA PLLC, where he provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial forecasting services for small businesses. His background includes roles at Cetera and multiple Avantax entities. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. offers portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes style allocation models overseen by an investment advisory committee and provides tax-intelligent strategies, centralized trading, and account reviews, serving approximately 7,500 clients through a network of CPA firms and registered advisors.

Matthew Allain is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with several affiliated firms, including Olden Lane Securities, Massey Quick Wealth Solutions, and multiple entities within The Leo Group. He serves on the board of directors for Capflow Funding Group Managers, LLC, a role unrelated to investment management. Leo Wealth serves individuals, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, model portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm combines ETF-based core and thematic models with systematic single-stock strategies, utilizing a range of internal and third-party tools to manage diversified, risk-tiered portfolios.

Kenan Kashlan is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Summit Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. from 2009 to 2018. Kashlan also offers insurance products through affiliated companies. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team, SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm provides a blend of discretionary and consultative investment management services, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing various portfolio management programs and third-party platforms.

Nicole Simpson is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. Her prior experience includes 16 years at Next Financial Group Inc. Beyond her advisory role, she is a pastor, motivational speaker, and author who addresses topics such as 9/11 survival, sexual trauma, prison reform, entrepreneurship, and team building. She is also actively involved in community service as the board chair and president of Generation X Community Association, which provides scholarships, financial literacy education, and support to marginalized communities. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with fundamental and technical analysis, offering portfolio management and financial planning services integrated with retirement-plan and benefits firms.

Kevin Ryan is a financial advisor at Beacon Trust in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined Beacon Trust in 2025 and has prior experience at JP Management LLC and Kerry Group. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, tax preparation, and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and certain business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.3 billion in assets using an open-architecture platform with a risk-first investment framework and offers integrated trust and banking referral capabilities.

Patrick Trombetta is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience with prior roles at 1st Global Advisors and Avantax-affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the head varsity soccer coach at Trinity Hall School. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charities, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through a network of CPA firms and advisors, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets for about 7,500 clients as of December 31, 2025.

Christopher Moore is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2004. He previously worked at Massey Quick Wealth Solutions for one year. Simon Quick Advisors provides wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services to individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private investment funds, alongside proprietary tools and sub-advisory relationships.

Brian Cody is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at several firms, including Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, Private Advisor Group, and Carson Wealth Management Group. In addition to his advisory work, Cody volunteers as a VITA Advanced Tax Preparer with United Way. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment delivery options supported by an in-house research team and accommodates both advisory and brokerage needs through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nancy Brzozowski is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., APW Capital, and Stratos Wealth Partners. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, often utilizing third-party independent managers and model portfolios.