Richard Rose is a financial advisor with NPA Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with NPA Asset Management and its affiliated broker-dealer, Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc., since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent through various agencies. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers managed-account programs to individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation, often delegating trading to approved sub-advisors while maintaining supervisory oversight.

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 credential and has worked at StoneX Advisors Inc. and StoneX Securities Inc. since 2021, alongside a 25-year tenure at Atrium Advisors. Outside of advisory work, she is the founder of Feminomics, a business focused on issues related to women and money, delivering web-based content and presentations. Kaess 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 providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm uses a variety of platforms and strategies, including advisor-managed portfolios and third-party money managers, and operates as part of the larger StoneX Group, offering integrated clearing, custody, and lending capabilities.

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.

Robert Hardwick is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC since 2019 and previously held roles at Aljen Asset Management LLC and RLP Wealth Advisors, LLC. Hardwick is also a licensed insurance agent. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and oversees sub-advisors and wrap-fee programs, with a focus on individualized portfolio construction and ongoing formal reviews.

Randall Diamond is a financial advisor at Tsa Management Inc with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including MKM Partners LLC and Pacific Epoch. Outside of finance, he works as a youth soccer coach and trainer with Super Soccer Stars. TSA Portfolio Management provides investment supervisory services to individuals, retirement, and institutional clients, focusing on strategic asset allocation and diversified portfolios managed through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm manages a mix of securities and emphasizes tax considerations, with a team of five advisors overseeing approximately $1.285 billion in assets.