Brian Early is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Level Four Advisory Services and has previously worked at Mid Atlantic Securities, Inc. for 25 years and Brown & Overton for over 30 years. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, focusing on life, disability, and fixed and variable insurance products. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $5.32 billion across 115 advisors and serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers fee-only financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing model portfolios and a combination of direct management and sub-advisory relationships.

Bernard Picchi is a financial advisor at Palisade Capital Management, LP with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and a Series 63 license. Since 2009, he has been with Palisade Capital Management and serves as a director and chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee on the board of Mercer International, a manufacturing company based in Vancouver, BC. Palisade Capital Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including corporations, public pension plans, financial institutions, family offices, trusts, and individual investors. The firm employs a research-intensive, bottom-up fundamental approach with conviction-weighted portfolios across various equity and convertible bond strategies and also serves as a sub-adviser to mutual funds and a fiduciary to collective investment trusts.

Steven Ircha is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Bronxville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Milton Skinner, LLC, a holding company for bill paying purposes. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports a range of client objectives and restrictions.

Warren Raum is a CFP® professional with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in management consulting, executive coaching, writing, game development, and nonprofit strategic planning and fundraising. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis with strategic asset allocation, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Ryan Gregory is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners and Connectus Wealth. His background includes roles outside finance in the hospitality and cruise industries. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, using a quantitatively based, systematic investment approach that incorporates proprietary models and a wide range of strategies including options-defined outcome overlays and alternative interval funds.

Lisa Kaess is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at StoneX Advisors Inc. and StoneX Securities Inc. since 2021, as well as at Atrium Advisors since 2001. Kaess is the founder of Feminomics, a business focused on women and money that provides web-based content and in-person presentations. She also serves on the board of the Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center, a nonprofit community organization. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm implements investment strategies using proprietary models, third-party managers, and multiple platforms while supporting customized investment restrictions and conducting regular due diligence.

Lisa Rossi is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Gladstone Wealth Partners since 2021 and previously worked at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she is associated with Kipps Consulting LLC, a business entity 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various investment solutions, with a notable integration of retirement-plan services and institutional manager relationships.

Stephanie O'Donnell is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, NorthCoast Asset Management, and Axiom Investors. O'Donnell holds a Series 65 credential. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process using proprietary models and offers a range of strategies including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income, options overlays, and alternative interval funds.

Nicholas Banks is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management within an open-architecture framework, combining quantitative and qualitative research, and benefits from its affiliation with Citizens Bank, providing clients access to bank-related financial products and services.

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.

Carlos Mejia is an investment advisor representative with SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked for 11 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining SeaCrest, he was affiliated with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, where he also serves as a registered representative. SeaCrest Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach integrating fundamental and technical analysis, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and proprietary artificial-intelligence decision-support tools.

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.

Michael Hans is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Citizens Private Wealth and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Clarfeld Financial Advisors, LLC. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture investment framework and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as tax, estate, and business consulting services.

Peyton Iott is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus DBA NorthCoast Asset Management, Hippo Technologies, the University of New Haven, and Seymour High School. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process using proprietary market-exposure and security-scoring models and offers a range of strategies including equity, fixed income, options-defined outcome overlays, and alternative interval funds.

Kathleen Fortoul is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 35 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has held previous positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Investment Management, and UBS Financial Services. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term asset allocation within an open-architecture investment framework, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside business consulting services for multigenerational and closely held business matters.

Wailam Lee is a financial advisor at Palisade Capital Management, LP with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Palisade Capital Management since 2006. Palisade Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse range of clients, including corporations, public pension plans, financial institutions, family offices, trusts, and individuals. The firm employs a research-intensive, bottom-up fundamental approach focusing on conviction-weighted portfolios across various strategies and serves as a sub-adviser to mutual funds and collective investment trust vehicles.

Patrick Jamin is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of experience in investment management. He is currently with Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC, having previously worked for Connectus Wealth and spent nine years at NorthCoast Asset Management. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process using proprietary models and offers a diverse range of strategies including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income, options-defined outcome overlays, and alternative interval funds.

Artem Davletshin is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Columbia University, Waldron Rand, and Merchant & Scholar. He is currently affiliated with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC in Greenwich, CT. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process utilizing proprietary models and offers a range of strategies, including equity and fixed income, options overlays, and alternative interval funds.

Rabin Kaydanian is a financial advisor at The Partners Wealth Management with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes over a decade at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and roles at OSAIC and Osaic Advisory Services. The Partners Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm combines customized portfolios and model-based management, utilizing both internal and third-party models and managers.

Carlton Anderson is a financial advisor at Savvy with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including The Dowling Group Wealth Management, Newman and Associates, Ameriprise Financial Services, Janney Montgomery Scott, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily index-based, long-term approach supplemented by active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, integrating third-party fintech tools and specialized sub-adviser strategies.