John Hess Jr. is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with The Pinnacle Financial Group since 2013 and is also associated with LPL Financial and North Star Wealth Investors. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis and written Investment Policy Statements to manage portfolios across various asset classes, offering discretionary management with regular monitoring and access to third-party managers.

Michael Aniello is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group in Melville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with The Pinnacle Financial Group since 2016 and also has an affiliation with LPL Financial dating back to 2015. Outside of advisory services, he is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in health, dental, and vision insurance. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a written Investment Policy Statement for each client and uses fundamental analysis across various instruments, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and annual reviews.

Shaun Sterling is a financial advisor at The Pinnacle Financial Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Lippencott Financial Group, Eagle Strategies, NYLife Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Sterling also provides investment advisory services through North Fork Wealth Management LLC, an independent investment advisor firm he founded in 2024. The Pinnacle Financial Group offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a written Investment Policy Statement for each client and applies fundamental analysis across a broad range of instruments, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular reviews.

John Scala is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners since 2017 and previously at Merrill from 2009 to 2017. Gladstone Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through independent investment adviser representatives who customize strategies and monitor accounts regularly, offering access to third-party managers, model portfolios, and retirement-account technology.

Gregg Schriro is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with The Pinnacle Financial Group and LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Schriro Asset Management LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach across various instruments and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and annual reviews.

Bonnie Laurino is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Pinnacle Financial Group. She previously worked at J P Morgan Securities LLC for 10 years and joined LPL Financial in 2024. Laurino is also a licensed notary in New York and is involved with Senior Services of North America. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach with written Investment Policy Statements and uses fundamental analysis across multiple asset classes, managing over $1.18 billion in discretionary assets.

Joseph Esposito is a financial advisor at The Pinnacle Financial Group with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC. Before entering the financial industry, he spent 15 years at Assumption College. The Pinnacle Financial Group offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and trading strategies to manage portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Henry Nunez is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Aegis in 2025, he worked at Apple Bank and Infinex Investments, Inc. for seven years each, among other roles. Nunez is also involved with ACC Agency, Inc., a general insurance agency. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual and corporate clients with a range of financial services including asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, and insurance. The firm combines SEC-registered investment advisory and broker-dealer operations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Andrew Grossman is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Maxim Financial Advisors since 2017 and has been affiliated with 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 range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement accounts. The firm employs various investment vehicles and analytical methods to tailor advice and manage portfolios, serving both individual and institutional clients.

Christopher Cannata is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Penn Square Real Estate Group, KBS Capital Markets Group LLC, Owl Rock Securities, and Carey Financial, LLC. He has been with Howard Capital Management since 2019. Howard Capital Management serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other investment advisers. The firm employs proprietary tactical indicators and model portfolios, often using its own mutual funds and ETFs, to manage client assets across various services such as discretionary portfolio management and sub-advisory arrangements.

Howard Kibrick is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with TSA Management Inc. He has worked at HRC Investment Services since 2007 and Grant Wilfley Casting since 2026. Howard serves as President of the NENY Financial Planning Association Chapter and holds leadership roles at the Sidney Albert JCC of Albany, including assistant treasurer and treasurer on the finance committee. TSA Portfolio Management Inc. provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, tax-aware security selection, and quarterly rebalancing, managing approximately $1.479 billion for around 2,566 clients across 31 advisors.

James Trudden is a financial advisor at The Pinnacle Financial Group with 38 years of industry experience. He has held positions at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis across a broad range of investment instruments and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and annual reviews.

Joseph Tedeschi is a financial advisor at TSA Management Inc with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with HRC Investment Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of Primo Property Development, where he spends a few hours weekly involved in property development activities. 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 portfolios.

Kerim Tulun is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2018. He is also the founder of KT Wealth Management and serves as a board member of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and is notable for its integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms, supporting pension consulting alongside advisory services.

Matthew Rendell is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp. He previously worked at Deloitte & Touche for eight years and is also associated with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC. Rendell serves as a board member of the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts alongside proprietary model portfolios.

Robert Abramowitz is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, and Oppenheimer. Outside of his advisory role, Abramowitz is the owner of CARA Corp for tax purposes. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it incorporates third-party sub-advisers and due diligence in its investment approach.

Blake Spencer is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group in Rockville Centre, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with The Pinnacle Financial Group and LPL Financial since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Alphastrat Wealth Inc., a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and both long- and short-term trading strategies, managing accounts generally on a discretionary basis with regular portfolio monitoring.

Xiaoyong Wang is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp. His prior experience includes roles at Vanderbilt Financial Group, Spire Investment Partners, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, he is the Executive Director of CHESSanity Inc., an organization that promotes chess through tournaments, and he provides college admissions consulting through Pick-A-Path Edvice LLC. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp offers investment management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis, employing both proprietary model portfolios and third-party sub-advisors.

George Drakos is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 57 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2016. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to client objectives.

Eric Goodman is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. He previously worked at Equity Services, Inc. for 11 years and has been affiliated with National Life for 13 years. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and works as a broker focusing on fixed life insurance and annuity products. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, and financial planning services, with an investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis tailored to client objectives.