Eileen Connolly is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC since 2009 and Shields & Company since 2001. Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies, including equity, options, and margin trading, while maintaining ongoing client monitoring and due diligence on third-party managers.

Scott Brazina is a financial advisor at NerdWallet Wealth Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Capital Group and Tough Mudder. Outside of finance, he was involved with Bearded Brothers Landscaping as a self-employed individual. NerdWallet Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations, through discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a primarily passive, asset-class-weighted investment approach supplemented by fundamental analysis and offers specialized strategies via third-party sub-advisers.

Thomas Shepherd is a financial advisor with Investment Partners Asset Management, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Partners Asset Management since 2008 and previously was with T.R. Winston & Company for 13 years. Investment Partners Asset Management is a SEC-registered firm offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and retirement plan consulting to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $333 million in client assets and utilizes a range of strategies, including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and more complex instruments such as options and derivatives, with a generally value-oriented approach.

Anthony Lupo is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Tilson Financial Group Inc in New Providence, NJ. He has been with Tilson Financial Group since 2010, contributing to a team of eight advisors. Tilson Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, multi-asset class portfolios primarily constructed with mutual funds and ETFs, with asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing as core elements.

Adrian Morffi is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC. He has been with Seabridge since 2011. Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, consultative investment advice, and standalone financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as profit-sharing plans, foundations, endowments, private investment funds, and foreign investment vehicles. The firm manages global, equity-focused portfolios across various strategies and also serves other advisers as a discretionary sub-adviser.

Fahmin Fardous is a CFP® professional at Zenith Wealth Partners with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at securities and banking firms, including over a decade at PNC Bank. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing an investment property. Zenith Wealth Partners serves individuals, small businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations with financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes low-cost, diversified index exposures combined with selective active management and ongoing portfolio monitoring through a documented Investment Policy Statement.

Franco Allena is an advisor with VIM Wealth Management, LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with VIM Wealth Management since 2026 and has prior experience at firms including Random Creations Only Corp., Machinio Corp., Kelmer Group, and Martinez & Novebaci. VIM Wealth Management is a team-based investment adviser managing approximately $31 million for individuals, families, trusts, businesses, charities, and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses a proprietary strategic asset allocation process and combines macroeconomic, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analyses to build and monitor custom portfolios.

Miranda Pietrangelo is a financial advisor at Payne Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for five years. Payne Capital Management provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as to pension plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes goal-oriented planning, risk management, and personalized service.

Daniel O’halloran is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The GenWealth Group, Inc. He previously worked at Emissary Wealth, Martlet Creative, Rodale Inc., and Robot Fondue. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in accident, health, and life insurance. The GenWealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and an automated ETF-based investment program through a Schwab platform. The firm emphasizes tailored advice, incorporates ESG criteria in its investment decisions, and offers tax-aware features alongside regular account reviews.

John Farrell is a CFA® charterholder at Cary Street Partners Asset Management with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions within Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC and Independence Constructors, as well as time spent as a student at Bates College. Cary Street Partners Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary investment consulting primarily through other registered investment advisers and platform sponsors, serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs both quantitative and qualitative investment approaches and manages various strategies including model portfolios, separate accounts, and a proprietary tactical sector ETF.

Michael Gawlik is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Francis Financial since 2026 and was previously self-employed, as well as employed at Gofen and Glossberg, L.L.C. for 20 years. Francis Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $803 million for individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers individualized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized divorce financial planning, and provides investment supervisory services through both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Daniel Connolly is a financial advisor at Covenant Asset Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Covenant Asset Management since 2013 and has prior experience with Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Pagano, Connolly & Co. He also owns a tax preparation and accounting services business. Covenant Asset Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $692.6 million for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a growth-at-a-reasonable-price and thematic equity approach, with a focus on tax efficiency, low turnover, and the use of option strategies for risk management and income generation.

Matthew Battipaglia is a financial advisor at Washington Crossing Advisors LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Stifel from 2011 to 2017. Outside of finance, he is a general partner in Mac's Tavern, a bar and restaurant in Philadelphia. Washington Crossing Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, and third-party platforms, offering strategies that include value-driven and rising-dividend equities, laddered corporate bond portfolios, and ETF-based tactical asset allocation. The firm serves over 3,000 client accounts and manages more than $2 billion in assets.

Nicholas King is a financial advisor at Fort Point Capital Partners LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Uhlmann Price Securities, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., and The Riverside Company. Outside of finance, he serves as Executive Director of After Arts, a membership community connecting professionals and musicians for mentorship and events, and is a board member of the nonprofit Project Music Heals Us. Fort Point Capital Partners provides investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and family offices. The firm emphasizes risk-focused, globally diversified strategies and manages private pooled funds across multiple asset classes, incorporating tax-aware techniques and hedging strategies in its investment approach.

Daniel Divizio is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Signet Financial Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Signet Financial Management since 2015 and more recently at Summit Financial, LLC. Signet Financial Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm employs a disciplined, evidence-based investment approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis, utilizing diversified portfolios with options for tactical rebalancing and third-party manager integrations.

Matthew Giberti is a financial advisor at Wiss Private Client Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC Wealth Management and Clearstead Advisors. His background includes nearly a decade in full-time education. Wiss Private Client Advisors is a ten-advisor team managing approximately $1.2 billion, serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offers discretionary portfolio management, and integrates private placements and digital-asset investments into its tailored wealth management strategies.

Marcella Finkel is a financial advisor at Blackhill Capital, Inc. in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. She has been with Blackhill Capital since 2018 and previously worked at CO9 Design. Blackhill Capital serves high net worth individuals, family groups, trusts, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management tailored to clients’ assets, income, obligations, and risk tolerance. The firm employs a conservative, value-oriented equity strategy focused on large-cap, globally oriented companies with an emphasis on after-tax long-term appreciation and low turnover.

Adam Aksamit is an advisor with Connective Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with the firm since 2026 and has prior experience in various roles outside the financial industry, including positions in retail and hospitality. Connective Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory providing discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a fundamental analysis approach with a long-term investment orientation, offering portfolios constructed from ETFs, equities, bonds, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Anthony Daprato is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wellington Shields since 2015, following five years at RBC Capital Markets. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party manager selection and employs a range of investment strategies, monitoring accounts through regular reviews and custodial reporting.

Lori Choi is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years at Veris Wealth Partners, LLC and four years of industry experience. She is a co-founder of WISE Community, LLC, a professional network focused on advancing women’s leadership in sustainable investing. Veris Wealth Partners advises endowments, foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and families, providing investment management, OCIO services, financial planning, and philanthropic advisory support. The firm specializes in sustainable and impact-oriented strategies, integrating ESG analysis and an Inclusion and Belonging framework across public and private asset classes.