John Lauer is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 11 years of industry experience. He is the principal of JWL & Associates, Inc. and also operates Hot Springs Financial Services, a financial planning business. JWL & Associates provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and personalized financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation, core-and-satellite approach using passive index and exchange-traded funds combined with active funds and selected individual securities, and it typically serves a small client roster with frequent, personalized account reviews.

Douglas Ruth is the president and owner of Lenox Capital Management, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser based in New Lenox, Illinois. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 40 years of industry experience. Ruth has led Lenox Capital Management since 1997 and has been involved with Lenox Financial Services, Inc. since 1994. He also serves as a board member of TB Clinic and operates an insurance agency offering life, health, and dental products. Lenox Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, as well as businesses and institutions. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, supporting active and passive investment strategies, with ongoing account reviews conducted by Ruth as the sole adviser.

Michael Akinosho is the principal advisor at MOA Advisory & Financial Services Co. He holds a Series 65 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Engooden Health Inc. and Global View Capital Management, Ltd. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as Manager of Technical Accounting for the American Medical Association, overseeing financial reporting and budgeting for over 240 physicians and medical students. MOA Advisory & Financial Services Co is a state-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, pooled investment vehicles, and small businesses. The firm integrates a long-term core asset-allocation approach with technically based, rule-driven strategies, and maintains an in-house tax and accounting practice offering tax preparation and planning services alongside its advisory work.

Daniel Stern is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience and the principal of Daniel M. Stern, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Santa Monica, CA. Since founding his firm in 2003, he has focused on providing hourly, fee-only financial planning and investment advice. In addition to his advisory work, Stern is involved in writing, illustrating, and publishing. Daniel M. Stern, LLC offers project-based financial planning and as-needed investment advice to individuals and trusts, emphasizing a fundamental, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach. The firm typically recommends passive, low-cost index funds and ETFs with a focus on asset allocation and annual rebalancing, operating on an hourly fee basis without discretionary portfolio management.

Charan Manektala is the principal advisor at Manektala Investment Advisory Services Inc. based in Powhatan, VA, with nine years of industry experience. His background includes roles with Prudential Financial Planning Services and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of financial advising, he serves as president of two companies providing technology consulting and educational services in math and science. Manektala Investment Advisory Services is an independent registered investment adviser that serves high-net-worth individuals, business entities, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers tailored asset management and financial planning, incorporating various analytical methods and strategies, and provides ERISA 3(21) pension consulting and monitoring for plan sponsors.

William Wong is the sole advisor at Investment Dynamics Consulting Group, LLC and holds the PFS™ designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has operated his independent advisory firm since 2000 and maintains multiple non-investment business roles, including president of a CPA tax and accounting firm, a real estate development company, and a family entertainment center. Investment Dynamics Consulting Group, LLC provides investment supervisory services primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers non-discretionary portfolio management focused on diversified mutual fund and ETF allocations, conducting formal reviews at least annually and emphasizing client-imposed investment restrictions.

Jeffrey Riblet is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Asset Protection Group, LLC since 2010. His prior experience includes roles at Invest Financial Corporation, Ameriprise, and United Community Insurance Services. He also provides financial counseling to military personnel on benefits, cash flow, and debt reduction through a separate personal financial counselor role. Asset Protection Group, LLC is a small independent advisory firm managing approximately $8.2 million for around 37 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to both high-net-worth and non-HNW individuals, as well as pension plans, trusts, and other entities, primarily using fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to manage risk.

David Hillner is the founder and owner of Kindred Peak Wealth Management. He is guided by his ideals and grounded by his pragmatism. He hopes to be as helpful as possible to the people in his life. Sometimes that is helping a person obtain financial clarity and freedom – sometimes it’s just getting tacos on a Tuesday. David obtained an MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He holds the CFP® designation and is a CFA® charterholder. Away from the office, he enjoys playing board games and tennis, skiing, hiking, smoking briskets, and birdwatching. His greatest joy is being with his wife and their three adventurous children.

Peter Mu is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Wealth Cairn, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He is also licensed to sell insurance products as part of his professional activities. Wealth Cairn provides advisory services to institutional and individual clients, specializing in portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and often implements strategies through third-party managers with ongoing due diligence.

Laura Simon is a financial advisor with Capital Trust and Associates LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has led Capital Trust and Associates since 2013. Simon is also a licensed independent insurance agent in Connecticut, authorized to sell long-term care insurance. Capital Trust and Associates is an independent firm providing investment management, wealth management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and corporate clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to construct diversified portfolios, often utilizing SEI’s asset allocation models and third-party managers.

Patrick Todd is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder affiliated with Durata Wealth Management. He has two years of experience in the advisory industry, previously working for Harding Loevner from 2012 to 2026 before joining Durata LLC in 2026. Durata Wealth Management is an independent Wyoming-based firm offering discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a goals-based, evidence-informed investment approach emphasizing global diversification, cost efficiency, and tax-aware implementation, incorporating factor tilts, ESG considerations, and options hedging when appropriate.

Samir Bhatt is the sole advisor at SHB Advisors, an independent firm based in Washington, DC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. Bhatt has led SHB Advisors since its founding in 2013. SHB Advisors provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, families, and trusts, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances. The firm employs global macro and relative-value strategies across multiple asset classes, often using derivatives and leverage, and operates under Commodity Futures Trading Commission registration.

Fermo Bianchi III is the sole advisor at Fabco Investment Advisors, LLC, an independent firm based in Newton Upper Falls, MA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 16 years of industry experience, having led Fabco Investment Advisors since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as chief tax preparer for the firm, providing individual and fiduciary income tax return preparation. Fabco Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and in-house tax preparation services. The firm employs a generally long-term investment approach combining fundamental, charting, and historical analysis tailored to client-specific needs.

John Sturtevant is a financial advisor at GuideSource Capital Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with GuideSource since 2017 and previously worked at Greenberg Financial Group. He serves as a director and board member of CorporateCARE Solution, Inc., a company providing backup child and adult care benefits for employers. GuideSource Capital Management is an independent advisory firm offering discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies across a broad range of asset classes while utilizing Schwab Institutional resources for trading and custody.

Thomas Mcneill is a financial advisor with Asset Management Services Group, Inc. in Toms River, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Asset Management Services Group, Inc. since 1996 and has been self-employed since 1978. Asset Management Services Group, Inc. advises individual and business clients and manages risk-focused mutual fund and variable annuity portfolios used in various retirement and tax-advantaged accounts. The firm employs a combination of Modern Portfolio Theory and active market timing through a Price Trend Management process, providing continual oversight and buy-sell decisions aimed at downside protection.

Jordan Spencer is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at VOX Financial Planning. He has previously worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company and is employed by Magellan Federal as a Financial Counselor providing financial education to National Guard members. During tax season, he also assists in preparing tax returns. VOX Financial Planning offers fee-only financial planning and investment management services to individuals and families, focusing on passive investment strategies such as ETFs and no-load mutual funds. The firm charges fixed annual and review fees rather than a percentage of assets and delegates investment management to a third-party Sub-Advisor while maintaining client oversight.

Aaron Nielsen is a financial advisor at Shared Prosperity Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America, Fisher Investments, and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Shared Prosperity Group is an independent advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial advice. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach, incorporating direct indexing and exchange-traded funds, and maintains a commitment to philanthropy by contributing 10% of gross revenue to donor-advised funds for U.S. nonprofits.

Melissa Davis is a financial advisor at Straight Line Investment Group, LLC in Idaho Falls, ID, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Straight Line Investment Group since 2013. Straight Line Investment Group is an independent, single-adviser registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs proprietary investment models incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, primarily using a long-term trading approach while maintaining discretion for short-term trades and short sales.

Douglas Varn II is the sole advisor at Varn Financial Planning in El Cerrito, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked in technology roles at Google, Fitbit, Pandora Music, and DocuSign. His advisory experience began in 2025 with Varn Financial Planning. Varn Financial Planning offers advice-only, project-based financial life planning and portfolio strategy services to individuals and high-net-worth households. The firm focuses on data-driven financial modeling and scenario analysis to provide one-time comprehensive plans and prioritized recommendations without ongoing account management.

Erik Black is a financial advisor at Calrivan Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Cross River Bank and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, he co-owns VanessKnitS, LLC, a knitting design business. Calrivan Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes tailored investment programs based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, operating with a small client base and no account minimum.