Kevin Strauss is a CFA® charterholder with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisors Capital Management, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 17 years at Abner, Herrman and Brock. Advisors Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research, offering customized private accounts and model strategies across various asset classes.

George Rioseco is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Summit Financial and its related firms since 2008 and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth lacrosse for the 2Way Lacrosse Club and participates as a vocalist and guitarist in a neighborhood band. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a combination of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Lorenzo Aufiero is a financial advisor at NPA Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with NPA Asset Management since 2005 and Nationwide Planning since 2002. Outside of his advisory roles, he works as a child support investigator for the Nassau County Department of Social Services. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, combining advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation and oversight of third-party sub-advisors.

Altin Tirana is a financial advisor at Gladstone Wealth Partners with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank prior to joining Gladstone in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing partner of Altin Tirana LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment services including discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting, with investment approaches tailored at the representative level and supported by platform-level due diligence.

Jane Ircha is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Bronxville, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2012 and also works with Milton Skinner LLC since 2010. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and related financial services to individual and corporate clients, offering asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, serving clients through multiple programs with a focus on non-discretionary advisory relationships.

David Cleary is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of experience in the investment industry. He is currently with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC and also serves as president and CCO of Timber Pointe Capital Management. His prior experience includes roles at Lazard Asset Management, Crow Point Partners, and IPI Wealth Management. Outside of investment management, he is president of Beechmont Holding Corp, a holding company for other business ventures. Fortis Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm provides customized portfolio management and financial planning, using a mix of passive, active, tactical, and ESG-aware strategies along with third-party sub-advisors and specialist approaches.

Jonathan Lucente is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at HSBC Bank and Signature Securities Group, among others. Lucente holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and a range of institutional clients. The firm uses a long-term, open-architecture investment approach with discretionary portfolio management overseen by a Chief Investment Officer and offers additional services including tax and estate structuring and business consulting for multigenerational families and closely held businesses.

Pedro Ramirez Jr. is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Belpointe since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance producer with Belpointe Insurance, LLC. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Daniel Gwizdak is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Creative Financial Planning, Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm employs a client-focused approach, developing portfolios based on individual objectives and risk tolerance, and utilizes independent managers or turnkey asset management programs when appropriate.

Peter Knapp is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Lincoln Investment, Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and owner of Westchester Financial Partners LLC, an insurance sales and service business. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors and in-house investment management.

Michael Herron is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Citizens Private Wealth, he worked at several firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and First Republic Securities Company. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and a variety of institutional clients. The firm offers customized investment management within an open-architecture framework, combining quantitative and qualitative research, and provides additional advisory services including tax, estate, and business consulting tailored to multigenerational and closely held business matters.

Benjamin Lathrop is a financial advisor with Bailard, Inc. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Newoak Capital Markets, Franklin Templeton Investments, Citigroup Global Markets, and Bear Stearns Asset Management. Bailard provides wealth management and asset management services to a variety of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through multi-asset and single-asset strategies. The firm employs an active, multi-asset approach that combines quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and it serves clients including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and pooled investment vehicles.

Eric Carrara is a financial advisor with NPA Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at NPA Asset Management since 2004, Nationwide Planning Associates since 2003, and Evergreen Financial Services since 1990. In addition to his advisory roles, he operates an independent insurance agency selling life and health insurance to the same client base. NPA Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers managed-account programs combining advisor-led planning and model portfolio implementation, managing approximately $1.01 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Athanasios Kolefas is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Epirus Investment Management and TIAA/Nuveen Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, Kolefas serves on the advisory board of a pharmaceutical company, participates in financial oversight for a local church, and advises the owner of a diner on financial results. Modera Wealth Management provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to individuals, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating diversified asset mixes and selective use of independent managers and private placements to align portfolios with client objectives.

Brett Weaver is a financial advisor with NPA Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Nationwide Planning Associates since 2015 and previously at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. and Voya Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities. NPA Asset Management, LLC serves individuals, corporations, pension, and charitable accounts through a network of 51 advisors and manages approximately $1.065 billion in assets. The firm offers multiple managed-account programs, third-party asset manager referrals, and access to a range of investment products, delivering advisory services through the Advisor’s Edge platform.

Anthony Fella is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities Group, Transamerica, JPMorgan Chase, and other firms. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture framework and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside tax, estate, and business consulting services.

Patrick Haggerty is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Aegis since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and related financial services to both individual and corporate clients, offering asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking services. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, with a focus on non-discretionary client relationships and a combination of advisory and broker-dealer revenue sources.

Eric Sellinger is a financial advisor at Calydon Capital, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Principal Street Partners, LLC and Vertigo Strategies, LLC. Calydon Capital provides portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and private fund management to high-net-worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, and other advisers, managing approximately $3.6 billion in assets. The firm uses a proprietary screening and factor model for equities combined with credit underwriting for municipal strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services.

Denton Jones is a financial advisor at Greenwich Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Counterbalance Growth Strategies LLC and Goldman Sachs, as well as four years at Bridgewater Associates. Greenwich Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a multidisciplinary investment approach utilizing fundamental, technical, and macro analysis across various instruments and manages accounts with discretionary authority aligned to client objectives.

Daniel Sullivan is a financial advisor at Greenwich Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Greenwich Wealth Management since 2007 and briefly worked at Private Client Services, LLC from 2015 to 2016. Greenwich Wealth Management provides investment supervisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) advisory support, constructing customized portfolios across a wide range of instruments and often integrating external managers and custodial platforms.