Barbara Leclerc is a CFP® and CFA® with five years of industry experience. She has been with Bridgewater Advisors Inc. since 2003. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation across traditional and alternative asset classes, using a combination of actively managed and index-related strategies, and conducts due diligence on third-party managers as part of its investment process.

Edward Esposito is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Partners LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Merit Financial Partners since 2021. Outside of advising, he works part-time as a self-employed tax accountant providing tax preparation and accounting services. Merit Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with fee-only financial planning, investment consultation, portfolio management, and wealth-management services. The firm employs a fiduciary and consultative investment process that emphasizes asset allocation and low-cost index funds and ETFs, offering discretionary investment management with a minimum investment horizon of about three years.

William Phelan is a financial advisor at Flagstar Securities, Inc. in New York, NY, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Signature Securities Group Corp./Signature Bank for 14 years and Flagstar Advisors/Flagstar Bank for 3 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and sole owner of WGPhelan Fine Art Photography LLC, a retail business focused on photography. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and insurance companies. The firm manages approximately $784 million in discretionary assets and utilizes a multi-manager approach supported by Envestnet PMC for investment due diligence and recommendations.

Nadav Schwartz is a financial advisor with IDB Lido Wealth, LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Family Care, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, and UBS Financial Services. IDB Lido Wealth, LLC is a SEC-registered adviser jointly owned by Lido Advisors and Israel Discount Bank of New York, offering investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement and estate planning services to a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals and institutions. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach with multi-asset allocations and utilizes affiliated sub-advisers and related service entities as part of its strategy.

Frank Congemi is a financial advisor at BEAM Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Securities America Inc, and BEAM Wealth Advisors. Congemi is also a licensed insurance agent, selling whole life, term life, and long-term care insurance. BEAM Wealth Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and businesses, providing comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset allocation and diversification strategies informed by Modern and Post-Modern Portfolio Theory, with a multi-adviser platform managing over $1.3 billion in client assets.

Michael Stern is a financial advisor at Point Windward Advisors, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Beech Hill Advisors, Inc. since 2010. Beech Hill Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary and occasional non-discretionary investment management, annuity oversight, and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other entities. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis methods, including short sales and option writing, to manage approximately $358.6 million in client assets.

Brian Mcglynn is a financial advisor with Flagstar Securities, Inc. in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Flagstar and its related entities since 2023, and previously spent nearly a decade at Signature Securities Group Corp./Signature Bank. In addition to his advisory role, Mcglynn serves as a Vice President and Compliance Officer/AMLCO at Flagstar Advisors, Inc. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and insurance companies. The firm manages approximately $784 million in discretionary assets, employing a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers with an emphasis on documented investment policies and ongoing monitoring.

Jacques Freeman is a CFP® professional with eight years at Bridgewater Advisors Inc. and a total of five years in the financial industry. He previously worked at Monarch Business & Wealth Management for four years. Based in New York, NY, he is part of a 14-advisor team at Bridgewater Advisors. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation across traditional and alternative asset classes using a combination of actively managed and index-related strategies.

Brian Gamble is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at First Long Island Investors, LLC. He has been with the firm since 2006, where he holds the position of Senior Vice President of Private Wealth Management. First Long Island Investors, LLC advises individuals—including high-net-worth households—corporations, and charitable organizations, typically starting with relationships of at least $5 million in assets. The firm employs a long-term, individually tailored investment approach emphasizing diversified asset allocation through internally managed equity strategies, bespoke fixed-income management, and access to third-party managed accounts.

Ruben Ramirez Jr. is a financial advisor with Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Quint Capital, Eagles Coast Capital, Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, Halen Capital, and Advisors Asset Management. He is also CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Fortitude (DBA ProActive Planning Partners) and Co-Founder/CEO of P3 Asset Management. Fortitude Advisory Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, retirement trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and some businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning through a network of financial advisors and operates multiple affiliated entities, including P3 Asset Management.

Jason Ambrosini is a financial advisor at United Asset Strategies Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at United Asset Strategies since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Bookkeeper 360 and Stony Brook University. United Asset Strategies provides discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, participant-directed brokerage services, and estate and financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.22 billion in client assets and employs a team-based advisory model that emphasizes diversified, tailored portfolios with active fixed-income management and the use of options and margin transactions.

Qihang Yao is a financial advisor at Quent Capital, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JPMorgan Securities, and several other firms. Quent Capital provides discretionary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with advisory services to pooled vehicles including the Quent Long Short Global Small Cap Fund, LP. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and strategic asset-allocation methods and pursues a long/short, small-cap oriented strategy focused on companies linked to thematic innovation.

Nels Wangensteen is a financial advisor at Maytech Global Investments with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Integre Asset Management. Since 2017, Wangensteen has served as a trustee for The Panaphil Foundation, a charitable organization. Maytech Global Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors. The firm employs a research-intensive Global Growth strategy focused on technology-enabled, scalable businesses across global markets.

Shinichiro Fukui Tamura is a financial advisor at Stratton Capital Investment Advisory LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Bradesco Securities Inc and Banco do Brasil Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Tamura has passive investments in a co-working franchise business and owns rental properties, though he is not actively involved in their management. Stratton Capital provides discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, primarily serving a non-U.S. clientele. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach, constructing customized portfolios that often include low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities while acting as a fiduciary.

Mark Pittsey is a financial advisor at Flagstar Securities, Inc. in New York, NY, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Flagstar, he worked at HSBC Private Bank and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and currently serves as Head of Private Banking & Wealth Management at Flagstar Bank, N.A. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and insurance companies. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis, employing a range of investment strategies and third-party managers, and reported approximately $784 million in discretionary assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Eliran Abekassis is a financial advisor at Matauro, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Abekassis is also a licensed insurance agent specializing in life insurance and variable annuities. Matauro, LLC manages approximately $1.05 billion across about 876 client relationships and offers wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that includes fundamental, macroeconomic, technical, and ESG analysis, covering a broad range of traditional and alternative asset classes.

Samuel Shikiar is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Shikiar Asset Management Inc since 2018 and previously spent 11 years at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Shikiar Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as corporations, trusts, foundations, and tax-advantaged retirement accounts. The firm employs a research-intensive investment process focused on individual equities and fixed income, offering equity, fixed-income, balanced, and covered call-writing strategies.

Kenneth Lafreniere is a financial advisor with Empirical Research Partners LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Empirical Research Partners since 2012. Empirical Research Partners provides data-driven research and tailored investment advice exclusively to institutional investors such as money managers, hedge funds, insurance companies, and broker-dealers. The firm’s methodology combines macroeconomic and industry data with statistical analysis to inform professional investors’ decision-making rather than managing client assets or executing trades.

Longying Zhao is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Empirical Research Partners LLC since 2007, where he serves as part of a four-advisor team. Empirical Research Partners provides data-driven subscription research and customized investment advice exclusively to institutional clients such as investment managers, hedge funds, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary quantitative models with macroeconomic and factor analysis to support institutional decision-making without managing client assets or serving retail clients.

Linda Ray is a financial advisor at The Northstar Group, Inc. in New York, NY, with 45 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with The Northstar Group since 1986 and Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 1989. The Northstar Group, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm manages over $870 million in discretionary assets for approximately 244 clients through a team of five advisors, emphasizing individualized portfolio recommendations and detailed client risk assessments.