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., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, Santander, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in renovating and managing a residential property he owns. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and employs various investment strategies across multiple risk profiles.

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 in New York, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Alliance since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a statutory agent for multiple insurance companies, focusing on group life and group health insurance. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a multi-team firm with approximately 131 advisors managing around $2.95 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and brokerage and insurance product sales, utilizing an open-architecture investment approach that incorporates internally managed strategies alongside co- and sub-advisory relationships.

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 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, Gitterman Wealth Management, LLC, and Triad Advisors Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through the Simplicity Group. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often utilizing independent managers or turnkey asset management programs while maintaining oversight and conducting regular reviews.

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.

Carlton Coleman is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and UBS Financial Services Inc. Carlton is based in Jamaica, NY. 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 oversight and reporting via its clearing custodian.

Matthew Healey is a financial advisor at Flagstar Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Signature Securities Group Corp. and Cronin and Cronin PLLC. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and insurance companies. The firm manages approximately $784 million in discretionary assets and employs a multi-manager approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and third-party managers.

Matthew Mc Cormack is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He also works as an accounting intern at Monmouth Ocean Education Services. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and combines advisory services with technology and operational support for other advisers.

Marvin Rivas is a financial advisor with Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors, XPO Logistics, New Jersey Institute of Technology, CVS Pharmacy, and Elizabeth High School. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities by providing investment supervisory services and managed programs through a web-based platform. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory with ETF/ETN allocations, offers access to third-party and independent managers, and combines automated portfolio management with negotiated wrap-fee structures.

Jay Sheth is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Asset Management, Inc. and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Anveer Inc., a non-investment related business. 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 primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis, utilizing both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, and employs third-party sub-advisers while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.