Mark Schrader is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked with National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the board of directors for Island's End Golf & Country Club. 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 focuses on discretionary portfolio management using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels within its service offerings.

Robert Sechan II is a financial advisor at New Edge Wealth with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Sechan serves on the boards of Technosoft Corporation and Portfolios with Purpose, and he is a co-founder and committee member of Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation and investor behavior, using a combination of independent managers, model strategies, proprietary investment solutions, and technology tools—including AI-assisted analytics—integrated with adviser judgment and oversight.

Paul Ackerley is a financial advisor at O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with O'Shaughnessy since 2015. O'Shaughnessy Asset Management is a quantitative, institutional discretionary investment manager serving individual investors, financial advisers, and a variety of institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic, model-driven investment process based on empirical research and offers a customizable platform for advisers alongside sub-advisory services and mutual fund management.

Hillard Saveth is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group in Dix Hills, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with The Pinnacle Financial Group since 2013 and also maintains a long-standing affiliation with LPL Financial since 2003. 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 constructs written Investment Policy Statements for clients and applies fundamental analysis across a broad range of instruments, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reviews.

Ronald Rothchild is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Arete in 2022, he worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp from 2017 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several related investment and insurance businesses under the Fincadia name. 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 manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis, using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its service approach.

Mark Knox is a CFP® with over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1983 and retired from active practice between 2017 and 2019. Knox is currently affiliated with Capital Analysts in Hauppauge, NY. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by a proprietary mutual fund screening process and maintains institutional relationships that enhance its product offerings.

Mary Tupper is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC in Huntington, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Capital Group Private Client Services, Capital Bank & Trust Company, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on outcome-driven, multi-manager model portfolios that incorporate tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

John Hodgson is a financial advisor with O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Franklin Distributors, LLC, Putnam Investments, and several educational institutions. O'Shaughnessy Asset Management is a quantitative institutional discretionary investment manager serving individual investors, financial advisers, and institutional clients through systematic, model-driven equity portfolios and related strategies. The firm is notable for its scalable advisor platform and integration of third-party managed options and model-provider arrangements.

Philip Winters is a financial advisor with Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC and Alexander Capital LP since 2012 and has also worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, primarily through wrap-fee programs. The firm employs a combination of cyclical, technical, and fundamental analysis and uses both long- and short-term trading strategies, managing approximately $212.1 million in discretionary assets.

Sharlene Jamison is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked with GWN Securities Inc. and The Meridian Financial Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder of International Life Essentials, a coaching and consulting business serving professionals. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, supported by proprietary models, third-party sub-advisors, and digital platforms.

Jason Hendricks is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He has been with Crestwood Advisors since 2022 and previously worked at Bank of America from 2009 to 2022. Crestwood Advisors serves individuals, families, foundations, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients, offering comprehensive investment and wealth management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm combines global asset allocation with fundamental security analysis and operates a digital investment program called Pathfinder, which uses automated ETF portfolios alongside periodic advisor engagement.

Brett Goldstein is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 10 years before joining Vanderbilt in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in a profit trust. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Anneke Niemira is a financial advisor at NewEdge Wealth with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Chevy Chase Trust Company, Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth, and U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Bank. NewEdge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as foundations, endowments, and institutional or charitable clients. The firm offers comprehensive advisory services and employs a multi-faceted investment approach that incorporates asset allocation, investor behavior, and a combination of model strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary solutions.

Borana Verardi is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Valley National Bank. Verardi’s career includes roles at Lincoln Investment since 2017 alongside her current position at Capital Analysts. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions and offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice. The firm combines discretionary investment management by an in-house team with advisor-managed solutions and emphasizes fiduciary responsibilities for retirement and tax-advantaged accounts.

Aaron Zises is a financial advisor at New Edge Wealth with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at HighTower Advisors LLC and U.S. Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee, vice president, and chair of the nominating committee for the Jewish Communal Fund, where he is also a member of the investment committee. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as foundations, endowments, and other institutional or charitable clients. The firm offers comprehensive advisory services and employs a multi-strategy investment process that includes asset allocation, separately managed accounts, and alternative investment exposures.

Eric Weschke is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses, and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Kalos Capital and Financial Planning Associates, Inc. He is also president of Advanced Folio Capital Management. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plan participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages over $1.1 billion in client assets and employs an open-architecture investment platform utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis with a comprehensive range of investment tools.

Ronald Schuler is a financial advisor at O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Quasar Distributors, LLC since 2011 alongside his tenure at O'Shaughnessy Asset Management beginning in 2007. O'Shaughnessy Asset Management is a quantitative, institutional discretionary investment manager serving individual investors, financial advisers, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic, model-driven investment approach based on empirical research and offers a customizable platform for advisors alongside sub-advisory and mutual fund management services.

Joshua Gully is a financial advisor at NewEdge Wealth with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates for over 30 years before joining NewEdge in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he provides guidance to entrepreneurs through a program at Cornell University and is the managing partner of Cooba Partners LLC. NewEdge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as foundations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive advisory services with an investment process that emphasizes asset allocation and investor behavior across a range of strategies, including proprietary and third-party solutions.

Jillian Dragone is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors. Her prior roles include positions at Apexium Financial, AllianceBernstein, and Morgan Stanley. United Capital Financial Advisors provides nationwide financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers customizable investment solutions and supports other independent advisors through its technology platform, FinLife Partners.

Amos Akinyooye is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Cetera before joining Vanderbilt. Outside of advising, he is president of Aston Consulting Group, a financial services firm. Vanderbilt Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach and combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, supporting a range of investment time horizons and integrating retirement-plan and benefits services alongside advisory offerings.