David Gordon is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Gordon Wealth Inc., engaging in the sale of life, disability, and health insurance, as well as conducting financial education seminars through the American Financial Education Alliance. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment approach informed by public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

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.

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.

Alex Rusinowitz is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered Financial Analyst with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and RCA Capital Group. Rusinowitz is also associated with Monogram Wealth Partners, an entity involved in investment-related activities. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans through various managed accounts and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

John Hodgson is a financial advisor at O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Franklin Distributors, LLC, Putnam Investments, and has a background in education with positions at Boston College, Wake Forest University, and St. Sebastian's School. O'Shaughnessy Asset Management is a quantitative, institutional discretionary investment manager serving individual investors, financial advisers, and a range of institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic, model-driven investment approach and offers a customizable advisor platform, managing equity portfolios and sub-advisory strategies across various client segments.

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 previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Valley National Bank. Her current role includes tenure at both Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment since 2020. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

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 at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Kalos Capital for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Advanced Folio Capital Management. Coppell Advisory Solutions, operating as Fusion Investment Advisors, provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages over $1.1 billion in client assets and employs a broad investment toolkit across tailored, discretionary strategies using both fundamental and technical analysis.

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.