Leon Cherniavsky is a financial advisor at Fairport Advisors, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Fairport Advisors since 2012, also having worked at Fairport Capital, Inc. Prior to his current role, he was associated with Fairport Capital from 2008 to 2021. Fairport Advisors provides investment management, consulting, and business consulting services to individuals, family trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients using model-based portfolios that integrate tactical and strategic asset allocation with technical, quantitative, and AI-driven analysis.

Aron Pinson is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Equinum, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, and previously held roles at Sterne Agee and LPS Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Pinson owns several businesses including PFS Trading Inc. and Freeda Health LLC, which operate in coin collecting and nutraceuticals, respectively. Equinum provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis and maintains proprietary ETF models for its robo-advisor platform, integrating accounting firm ownership and family office services into its client offerings.

Chelsea Ransom Cooper is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Zenith Wealth Partners, where she has worked since 2020, following roles at Baker Avenue Asset Management, Brunch & Budget, and Ernst & Young. Outside of her advisory work, she is the founder of Women with Equity, an organization focused on empowering women to build wealth through equity. Zenith Wealth Partners provides wealth planning and investment management to individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both active and passive management approaches, conducts educational workshops, and offers services including financial planning, portfolio management, retirement consulting, and business advisory support.

Eileen Connolly is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC since 2009 and Shields & Company since 2001. Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies, including equity, options, and margin trading, while maintaining ongoing client monitoring and due diligence on third-party managers.

Scott Brazina is a financial advisor at NerdWallet Wealth Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Capital Group and Tough Mudder. Outside of finance, he was involved with Bearded Brothers Landscaping as a self-employed individual. NerdWallet Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations, through discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a primarily passive, asset-class-weighted investment approach supplemented by fundamental analysis and offers specialized strategies via third-party sub-advisers.

Thomas Shepherd is a financial advisor at Investment Partners Asset Management with 19 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Investment Partners Asset Management since 2008 and previously worked at T.R. Winston & Company, LLC. Shepherd holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Investment Partners Asset Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $333 million in client assets, employing a value-oriented investment approach across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and more complex instruments including options and derivatives.

Anthony Lupo is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Tilson Financial Group Inc in New Providence, NJ. He has been with Tilson Financial Group since 2010, contributing to a team of eight advisors. Tilson Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, multi-asset class portfolios primarily constructed with mutual funds and ETFs, with asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing as core elements.

Adrian Morffi is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC. He has been with Seabridge since 2011. Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, consultative investment advice, and standalone financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as profit-sharing plans, foundations, endowments, private investment funds, and foreign investment vehicles. The firm manages global, equity-focused portfolios across various strategies and also serves other advisers as a discretionary sub-adviser.

Franco Allena is an advisor at VIM Wealth Management, LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He joined VIM Wealth Management in 2026 and has prior experience at Random Creations Only Corp., Machinio Corp., Kelmer Group, and Martinez & Novebaci. VIM Wealth Management is a team-based investment adviser managing approximately $31 million for individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, charities, and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses a proprietary strategic asset allocation process and combines macroeconomic, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to monitor and rebalance portfolios over time.

Daniel O’halloran is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The GenWealth Group, Inc. He previously worked at Emissary Wealth, Martlet Creative, Rodale Inc., and Robot Fondue. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in accident, health, and life insurance. The GenWealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and an automated ETF-based investment program through a Schwab platform. The firm emphasizes tailored advice, incorporates ESG criteria in its investment decisions, and offers tax-aware features alongside regular account reviews.

Michael Gawlik is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Francis Financial since 2026 and was self-employed from 2017 to 2026. Prior to that, he worked for Gofen and Glossberg, L.L.C. for 20 years. Francis Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $803 million for individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers investment supervisory services, personalized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized divorce financial planning, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Nicholas King is a financial advisor with Fort Point Capital Partners LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC and Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he serves as Executive Director of After Arts, an LLC that connects professionals and musicians through mentorship and events, and is a board member of the nonprofit Project Music Heals Us, which provides musical performances to hospital patients. Fort Point Capital Partners offers financial planning and discretionary portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and family offices. The firm emphasizes global diversification, active risk management, cost control, and tax-aware strategies, and sponsors a multi-series fund-of-funds private investment program across various alternative asset classes.

Adam Aksamit is a financial advisor at Connective Wealth Partners, LLC in Jersey City, NJ, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience and joined Connective Wealth Partners in 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he held positions in various sectors including hospitality and retail. Connective Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates with discretionary wealth management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term investment strategies while utilizing a range of investment vehicles and offering customized portfolio management.

Anthony Daprato is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields since 2015 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships, employing a variety of investment methods and maintaining client-specific objectives with ongoing monitoring and annual reviews.

Lori Choi is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years at Veris Wealth Partners, LLC and four years of industry experience. She is a co-founder of WISE Community, LLC, a professional network focused on advancing women’s leadership in sustainable investing. Veris Wealth Partners advises endowments, foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and families, providing investment management, OCIO services, financial planning, and philanthropic advisory support. The firm specializes in sustainable and impact-oriented strategies, integrating ESG analysis and an Inclusion and Belonging framework across public and private asset classes.

Eli Graham is a financial advisor at Ascend Interplay, LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry career in 2023. He was previously affiliated with High Trail Capital before joining Ascend Interplay. Ascend Interplay provides investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, focusing on asset allocation and use of third-party model portfolios rather than individual security selection. The firm manages client assets across a broad investment universe and includes several affiliated entities offering diverse financial services.

Timothy Molloy is a financial advisor at Argos Wealth Advisors LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Bessemer Trust for 25 years. Argos Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a risk-based, strategic asset allocation approach with ongoing portfolio monitoring and selective use of third-party money managers.

Thomas Dowling is a CFP® and CFA® with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners since 2021 and has held prior roles at Aegis Capital Corp and FSC Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Mark Up Equity Ventures, Inc., an accounting services business. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets services. The firm emphasizes international investing through its EPC Advisors Group and combines top-down macro themes with bottom-up security selection in its strategies.

Jun Bo Shim is a CFP® professional at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Modera, he worked at Ausdal Financial Partners, Fidelity Investments, and Willis Towers Watson, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of JBTLA, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business serving small businesses. Modera Wealth Management 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 and supplementing core strategies with independent managers and selective investment options.

Kari Timonen is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, PGLI Insurance, and New York Life. Timonen serves as Board President of her co-op building, Park Slope Owners Corp. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers customized investment strategies using both active and passive approaches, including ESG options, with $1.615 billion in discretionary assets under management as of December 31, 2025.