Jitender Gidwani is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Gitterman Wealth Management and Triad Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a board member for Gulf Atlantic Bank. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans, utilizing advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and an internal portfolio team. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and acts as a fiduciary in retirement plan consulting.

David Severe is a financial advisor with Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in the financial industry and a prior career of over two decades at AT&T. Main Street Financial Solutions serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs an academic-based, multi-asset class investment approach, combining passive and active strategies while offering ERISA fiduciary consulting and managing held-away accounts through third-party platforms.

Reuben De Almeida is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America N.A., Merrill, Pruco Securities, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is currently based in Scotch Plains, NJ. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across about 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products, primarily onboarding retail investors through its FMAX wrap-fee platform and third-party discretionary managers.

Natasha Howe is an investment advisor representative with Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. She has worked primarily with Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc., including her current role, and has experience in various industries including personal training and nutrition. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities by providing investment supervisory services and managed programs through a web-based platform and access to third-party and independent managers. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory with ETF/ETN allocations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management within a wrap-fee structure.

Joseph Palermo is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Crestline Investors and Alta Park Capital, as well as positions in education at Penn State University and Poly Prep Country Day School. He is also involved in insurance sales through the Palermo Insurance Agency. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate clients. The firm typically manages diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis with a fundamental, long-term approach and integrates its advisory services with an affiliated broker-dealer and custody platform.

Stephen Roth is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Gladstone Wealth Partners since 2015 and also holds a role with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2014. Roth’s other business activities include serving as a benefit consultant in the insurance sector. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment approaches at the representative level alongside platform-level due diligence performed by its Investment Committee.

Jeffrey Crystal is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Morgan Stanley, and BrookeReed Consulting. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios and discretionary management alongside technology and operational support for advisers.

James Mota is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including B. Riley Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, Prudential Insurance, and Allstate Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Mota is the founder and CEO of The Building Blocks Foundation, a nonprofit providing clothing and essentials to homeless students in NYC public schools, and he serves on the Alumni Council for The American College of Financial Services. 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 employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model-based investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management along with access to third-party money managers.

Richard Gustafson is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including C2P Capital Advisory Group and ONETEAM Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Assistant Director of Divorce Professionals of Ft. Lauderdale, a networking organization for professionals assisting individuals with divorce-related services. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offers model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, and provides advisory services combined with technology and operational support for other advisers.

Alec Stevenson is an investment advisor at Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Siebert AdvisorNXT and Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. since 2020. Alec divides his time between these affiliated firms under the common ownership of Siebert Financial Corporation. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities through a web-based platform and managed programs that incorporate Modern Portfolio Theory, third-party managers, and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies.

Dean Bantis is a financial advisor with Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Spartan Capital Securities LLC since 2017 and previously at Dawson James Securities. Bantis splits his time between Siebert AdvisorNXT and Muriel Siebert & Co., LLC, both under the Siebert Financial Corporation umbrella. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities through investment supervisory services and managed programs. The firm combines a web-based AdvisorNXT platform using Modern Portfolio Theory with access to third-party and independent managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management within a wrap-fee structure.

Reagan Meyer is a financial advisor with Jordan Park Group LLC in New York City, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Jordan Park Group, he worked at Goldman Sachs for three years and has experience with Strong Wings Adventure Camp and Morgan Stanley. Jordan Park Group serves primarily high-net-worth individuals, families, related entities, and philanthropic organizations, generally managing multi-million dollar portfolios. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisor oversight, and family office services, utilizing customized investment guidelines, alternative strategies, and integrating ESG considerations when requested.

Zohaib Tariq is a financial advisor at Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has held roles at firms including American Global Wealth Management, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Spartan Capital Securities. Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. serves individuals and various entities with discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party and affiliated asset managers. The firm’s investment approach incorporates personalized financial assessments and uses historical data and optimization software to guide asset allocation, with portfolio management conducted by in-house advisors, sub-managers, or recommended external managers.

Matthew Kasper is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. and Cohn Financial Group, where he serves as a director and insurance producer, providing insurance consulting for corporations and high net worth clients. Kasper's prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Inc. and PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, utilizing both in-house portfolio managers and third-party sub-advisors.

Daniel Song is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Westfield, NJ. His prior experience includes roles at Westfield Financial Planning and Newbridge Securities. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment strategy using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, with oversight from a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Angelo Coppolino is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and 1st GLOBAL ADVISORS, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a CPA at Moore Stephens, P.C. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by integrated tax, bookkeeping, and estate-planning services.

Hans Christian Winkler is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Compound Planning, Inc. He has held advisory roles at Atomi Financial Group, Winkler Wealth, and Claraphi Advisory Network. Outside of financial advising, he is president of JAC Towers, Inc., a cooperative in Jackson Heights, NY. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes customized, risk-based investment strategies using a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory, supported by various third-party models and technology partnerships.

Matthew Nugent is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. for 10 years and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Outside of his advisory role, Nugent is involved in fixed life insurance and fixed annuity sales through the Palermo Insurance Agency. Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes a fundamental, long-term investment approach with discretionary portfolio management, focusing on diversified holdings across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Mario Didomenico is a financial advisor with Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at StockCross Financial Services and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. Since June 2024, he has also engaged in non-investment-related consulting through DiDomenico Associates, LLC. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities with investment supervisory services and managed programs. The firm utilizes a web-based AdvisorNXT platform alongside third-party and independent managers, employing Modern Portfolio Theory within a wrap-fee structure and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Juan Giraldo is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Santander Securities and Santander Bank, as well as positions at Provident Bank and Cetera Investment Services. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across around 10,800 client relationships. The firm provides investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products, primarily onboarding retail investors with minimums such as $25,000 for its Fund Strategist programs.