Derek Lavery is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. He also serves as an administrator or trustee for family and non-family estates and trusts. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 179 advisors managing around $8 billion for more than 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party model strategies, with an emphasis on risk-managed, tax-aware investment approaches.

Thomas Castrovinci is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Woodbury Financial Services, Park Avenue Securities, Strategies For Wealth, and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Knights of Columbus chapter in Mahopac, NY, and is a notary public. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, institutions, and various entities. The firm supports a network of 169 advisors across 154 offices, delivering tailored portfolio services primarily on a non-discretionary basis and utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Shane Edmond is a CFA® charterholder and a registered investment advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, bringing seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital since 2018 and 2019 respectively, and also provides business development for STRAD Software, a professional practice software company. Bolton Global Asset Management offers asset management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm delivers customized portfolio management through a network of independent advisers, employing a primarily long-term investment approach that incorporates mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Michael Spero is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors before joining RFG Advisory. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 179 advisors managing about $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to both third-party and proprietary investment strategies, employing a mix of actively managed and passive models with an emphasis on risk-managed approaches.

Kavian Burke is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Hudson Valley Credit Union. Burke holds the Series 63 designation. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets across 274 advisors. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Jason Fedak is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Core Planning in New Milford, CT, where he has worked since 2021. He has five years of experience in the financial industry and concurrently serves as a Physician Assistant at New Milford Hospital, a role he has held since 2018. Prior to joining Core Planning, he worked in emergency and urgent care settings for over a decade. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a mix of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

John Obrien is a financial advisor with Westminster Financial Advisory Corp in Brookfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 15 years before joining Westminster Financial Securities, Inc. in 2018. Obrien is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering various insurance products including health, disability, and life insurance. Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes a diversified, multi-asset class investment approach with a buy-and-hold strategy supplemented by tactical adjustments based on market conditions.

Robert Beckett is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Summit Financial since 2018, with prior experience at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and multiple affiliated Summit entities dating back to 2010. He is a 10% owner of Stabilization Plans for Business, Inc., which manages succession plans for insurance clients of retired or deceased agents. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving approximately 17,800 clients with about $26.35 billion in assets under management. The firm offers investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, operating a combination of discretionary and consultative platforms tailored to client preferences.

Daniel Jonker is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Fieldpoint Private Securities. He refers clients to Fieldpoint Private Bank for lending services as an ancillary activity. Summit Financial is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches across various programs and supports customization through third-party managers and held-away account management.

Jose Da Cruz is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Da Cruz serves as an adjunct professor at Western Connecticut State University and is a member of the Mission Ministry Committee at the First Congregational Church of Ridgefield. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent advisers. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and third-party managers tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Anthony Wojda is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wojda holds a partial ownership stake in Oak Group Wealth Management LLC, where he also serves as a trustee. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth management firm overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, employing a blend of internal and third-party portfolio management strategies alongside tailored asset allocation.

Sarah Babcock is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Carlos Perez and Equitable Advisors. Before entering the financial industry, she was involved in the salon business. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, alternative investments, and annuity management, utilizing both actively managed and passive strategies with a focus on risk management.

Irene Monck is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at National Securities Corporation and Gilman Ciocia, Inc. Monck serves as president of the Arlington Rotary Club in Poughkeepsie, NY. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7 billion in client assets through 274 advisors. The firm offers a broad range of services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans using multiple program structures and both proprietary and third-party asset allocation models.

Gary Ben Ezra is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners. Prior to joining Arax in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in Dexter & Benjamin LLC, a thoroughbred stable in Poughkeepsie, NY. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth management firm overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services that combine internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset-allocation strategies.

Kevin Barletta is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC and International Assets Advisory, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles since 2021, he worked at Royal Alliance Associates and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory services, he is a passive investor in the Dig Inn restaurant chain. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporations through a national network of independent representatives. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio management using a range of investment vehicles and offers additional services including financial planning and third-party manager referrals.

Kyle Odell is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for nine years before joining B. Riley in 2024. Odell also holds a senior vice president role at B. Riley Wealth Insurance, focusing on fixed insurance sales. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing over $7 billion in client assets through approximately 274 advisors. The firm provides a wide range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, utilizing multiple program structures and both proprietary and third-party asset allocation models.

Hayden Peek is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for two years and has an educational background including New York University. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets with over 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans using a combination of internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, offering various advisory and management services.

Timothy Edmond is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience and has worked with Dow Family Office Advisory, LLC since 2026. In addition to his advisory role, he conducts fixed insurance sales in life, health, and long-term care. Bolton Global Asset Management provides asset management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of internal management, unaffiliated managers, and third-party programs, focusing on a primarily long-term investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Denise Morgantini is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset-allocation strategies, with unique use of performance-based fees and carried-interest structures for qualified investors and private funds.

Alexander Frederick is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining B. Riley Wealth Advisors in 2022, he worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and business manager at Prime Wealth Management, LLC, where he provides income tax planning and preparation services. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions.