David Baum is a financial advisor at Lifemark Securities Corp. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. His other business activity includes the occasional sale of fixed insurance products. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans. The firm offers programs such as Unified Managed Accounts, Separately Managed Accounts, and Fund Strategist Portfolios, with advice tailored through risk assessments and managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

John Petrides is a financial advisor at Tocqueville Asset Management LP with six years of industry experience. He has been with Tocqueville since 2019 and previously worked at Point View Wealth Management from 2015 to 2019. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Tocqueville Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, registered investment companies, insurance companies, and public pension plans. The firm employs multiple investment teams with a bottom-up, value-oriented, and contrarian approach across various asset classes and manages both separate accounts and pooled vehicles.

Mathew Shaggura is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Leucadia Asset Management. Outside of finance, he is involved in banquet and catering services as a part-time employee at Surf Club on the Sound. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, and businesses through a customized, collaborative planning process. The firm offers a wide range of planning topics and uses third-party software and simulations to support its recommendations.

Leanne Polizzano is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. She has been with Hallmark Capital Management Inc. since 2016. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. manages approximately $2.69 billion for individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wrap fee programs. The firm follows a client-driven investment process that balances equities, fixed income, and cash, utilizing individual securities and funds as appropriate, supported by a strategic investment committee and third-party services.

Christopher Martin is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, having joined in 2023. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase and Rochdale Investment Management. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a customized, collaborative planning process and uses third-party financial planning software to support scenario analysis and goal-based recommendations.

Lester Kuan is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a customized, collaborative planning process that includes balance sheet and cash flow reviews, tax and estate planning, executive compensation analysis, and philanthropic planning.

William Salotto is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Brown Brothers Harriman. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers customized, collaborative planning that includes a variety of topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning, utilizing third-party software and scenario analysis to support its process.

Dennis Mikhno is a financial advisor with Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors and holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has 21 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Citadel Securities Americas LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, and Barclays Capital Inc. Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, and financial intermediaries. The firm employs a disciplined approach using proprietary ETF model portfolios, combining strategic, tactical, and opportunistic asset allocation informed by macroeconomic research.

David Perez is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Aegis Capital Corp. during two periods totaling 12 years, as well as at Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC for three years. 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 emphasizes a client-directed approach to portfolio management.

Noah Maman is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at B. Riley Wealth Management and National Securities Corporation. He is also involved in consulting with tax clients interested in wealth management and financial planning. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various investment programs and manages approximately $4.21 billion in client assets through about 173 advisors.

Jacqueline Prue is a financial advisor with SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. She has worked at SeaCrest since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee managing the financial affairs for a family member without compensation. SeaCrest Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes artificial-intelligence tools alongside human oversight.

Alicia Denton is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Robertson Stephens. Her prior experience includes roles at Evergreen Gavekal and Hall Capital Partners. Robertson Stephens provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, family and multi-family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment and pension consulting, model portfolios, and a range of planning services including tax and estate planning.

Robert Shapiro is a financial advisor at Cannell & Spears LLC based in New York, NY, with four years of industry experience. He has been with Peter B. Cannell & Co., Inc. since 2014. Cannell & Spears provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and rollover advice to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach focused on proprietary fundamental research and concentrated security selection.

Everett Price is a financial advisor at Calydon Capital, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Principal Street Partners, LLC and R. Seelaus & Co Inc. Calydon Capital specializes in portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and private fund management for high-net-worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, and other advisers. The firm combines proprietary equity screening models with credit underwriting for municipal strategies and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Joseph Gileno is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at National Asset Management, National Securities Corp, and Sovereign Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several business ventures related to real estate and tax preparation services. 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 it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its service offering.

Matthew Gaer is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oppenheimer and Ameriprise. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with ACC Agency, Inc., a general insurance agency. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual and corporate clients with a range of services including asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, and insurance. The firm combines SEC investment adviser and FINRA broker-dealer registrations to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions, often utilizing multiple sponsored programs and third-party platforms.

Andrew Scheffer is a financial advisor at Core Planning with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, and Yoma Bank. Outside of financial advising, Scheffer is the founder of the 2 Minute M.O.N.K Method, a leadership coaching business serving senior executives. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management 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 combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Amish Dalal is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, NorthCoast Asset Management, Columbia University, and Western Asset. He is currently with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC in Greenwich, CT. 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 and offers a range of strategies, including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income, options-defined outcome approaches, and alternative interval funds.

Arthur Langhaus is a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Boston Private Wealth LLC and KLS Professional Advisors Group, LLC. He also serves as a consultant to a select group of ultra-high net worth multi-generational families. Simon Quick Advisors provides wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning, and administrative services to individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm combines private fund sponsorship, sub-advisory relationships, and integrated tax and back-office offerings in its investment approach.

Christopher Morphy is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Tocqueville Asset Management LP with 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Tocqueville in 2025, he worked for 18 years at Poplar Forest Capital LLC. Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, registered investment companies, private pooled vehicles, insurance companies, and public pension plans. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented, and contrarian investment approach across multiple asset classes and is noted for its involvement with investment companies, private pooled vehicles, and its affiliated broker-dealer.