Eliza Forastieri Pitsikalis is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Jersey City, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services.

Peter Jones is a financial advisor at Savvy with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Nippon Life Global Investors Americas and spent four years at Trillium Trading. Jones is based in New York, NY. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment plans that typically use a primarily index-based, long-term approach combined with active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, integrating third-party fintech tools and specialized sub-adviser strategies.

Scotty George is a financial advisor at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC and its affiliated entity, Alexander Capital L.P., since 2014. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, primarily via wrap-fee programs. The firm employs a combination of cyclical, technical, and fundamental analysis with both long- and short-term trading strategies.

David Chin is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at International Assets Investment Management, LLC since 2010. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial and Ameriprise. 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, long-term portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and third-party money managers as appropriate.

Stephan Wessels is a financial advisor at Vontobel Swiss Financial Advisers with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas and Citigroup. Vontobel Swiss Financial Advisers provides wealth management and wrap-fee investment advisory programs to private individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, trusts, and business entities, serving both U.S. and non-U.S. clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary mandates managed by an in-house Investment Committee and is notable for its Swiss principal office, FINMA licensing, and affiliation with the Vontobel Group.

Jonathan Valdez is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, Santander Securities, and Wells Fargo. Outside of advising, he is involved in renovating and managing a real estate property. Nations Financial Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with model portfolios spanning various risk profiles. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and allows advisors to recommend third-party managers, providing clients with both fee-based and commission-based advisory options.

Seth Tobias is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC. His career includes multiple roles within Santander affiliates since 2018 and prior experience at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities Inc. outside of his advisory work, he owns a personally-held rental property. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and manages accounts through a platform that utilizes third-party investment managers and centralized implementation, supporting both retail and institutional investors through an extensive branch and advisor network.

Peter Valles is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Aurora Private Wealth, APW Capital, Inc., and Janney Montgomery Scott. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Valles is also licensed to sell insurance and conducts insurance activities through Summit Risk Management, LLC and other firms. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately $26.35 billion in assets under management and 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers both discretionary and consultative investment management programs, financial planning, retirement plan advisory services, and access to alternative investments and variable annuities.

Eli Acevedo is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Santander Securities, Santander Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through a managed-account platform with discretionary account management and ongoing suitability reviews.

Joshua Bergman is a CFA® charterholder with one year of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Savvy and previously held positions at Allen & Company and Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized, primarily index-based investment plans alongside active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, incorporating third-party sub-advisers, fintech tools, and in-house tax and estate-planning support.

Anthony Gallardo is a financial advisor at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Invesco Distributors, Inc. and Oppenheimerfunds Distributor, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a golf coach at Morristown-Beard School. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.2 billion in client assets, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, annuity services, digital-asset management, and both wrap and non-wrap advisory programs.

Anders Velischek is a CFP® professional at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He has been with Simon Quick Advisors since 2016. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, and foundations with wealth management, investment consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of proprietary quantitative analysis and in-person due diligence to allocate client assets across various investment vehicles and offers distinctive services including fund sponsorship, tax preparation, and sub-advisory arrangements.

Thomas Mazzara Jr. is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a statutory agent for multiple insurance companies in group life and health insurance sales. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a dually registered SEC investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, and pooled/institutional vehicles. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with a notable emphasis on international investing and distinctive active broker-dealer operations.

Anirudh Vedere is a financial advisor at Savvy with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at White Oaks Investment Management, Hondius Capital Management, and Stanley Black and Decker. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily index-based, long-term approach complemented by active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, integrating third-party sub-advisers and fintech tools to tailor customized investment plans.

Steven Melchiorri is a ChFC® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. He previously worked at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life, as well as The ON Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Melchiorri conducts free financial literacy workshops on social security and Medicare through the American Financial Education Alliance. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis while integrating its advisory services with affiliated broker-dealer and custody platforms.

Joseph Oberschewen is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with NBC Securities, Inc. since 2015. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Charles Duryee is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Wilmington Trust and Simon Quick prior to joining Leo Wealth. Duryee’s background also includes four years at Bucknell University. Leo Wealth, LLC serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, utilizing a combination of ETF-based core and thematic models alongside single-stock systematic strategies to construct diversified, risk-tiered allocations.

Kenneth Quarnaccio is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, Gitterman Wealth Management, LLC, and Triad Advisors Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through Simplicity Group. 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 emphasizes individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight of sub-advisors and wrap-fee programs.

Peter Knapp is an advisor at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RMR Wealth Builders, he held roles at the New York Athletic Club, New York Jets, River Operating Company, State Farm, and Temple University. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.9 billion and serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and specialist advisory options including annuity management and digital asset programs.

Jerrold Klein is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Advisor Services, Comprehensive Capital Management, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. B. Riley Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering a variety of investment programs and managing approximately $4.21 billion in client assets through a team of about 173 advisors.