Ashish Sharma is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years at DGS Capital Management and 3 years of industry experience. He is based in Jersey City, NJ, and works as part of a four-advisor team at the firm. DGS Capital Management serves registered investment advisors, wealth managers, and high-net-worth individuals through sub-advisory and separately managed accounts. The firm employs a systematic, quantitative approach with an emphasis on direct indexing strategies that incorporate tax management, factor tilts, and ESG customizations.

Jacques Freeman is a CFP® professional with eight years at Bridgewater Advisors Inc. and a total of five years in the financial industry. He previously worked at Monarch Business & Wealth Management for four years. Based in New York, NY, he is part of a 14-advisor team at Bridgewater Advisors. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation across traditional and alternative asset classes using a combination of actively managed and index-related strategies.

Tyler Turtoro is a financial advisor with Herold Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Mass Mutual Insurance Company. Herold Advisors serves individual and institutional clients such as high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses computerized screening and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios, emphasizing domestic large- and mid-cap equities with occasional foreign equities and bonds, and provides regular supervisory reviews and written quarterly evaluations.

David Shields is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 59 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields Capital Management and its related entities since 2009 and has prior experience dating back to 1982 with Shields & Company. Shields serves as an interested trustee for the Capital Management Investment Trust, a registered open-end investment management company, a position he has held since 1994. Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and offers a range of strategies including equity, options, and margin trading, with documented client suitability and ongoing monitoring processes.

Ruben Ramirez Jr. is a financial advisor with Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Quint Capital, Eagles Coast Capital, Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, Halen Capital, and Advisors Asset Management. He is also CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Fortitude (DBA ProActive Planning Partners) and Co-Founder/CEO of P3 Asset Management. Fortitude Advisory Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, retirement trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and some businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning through a network of financial advisors and operates multiple affiliated entities, including P3 Asset Management.

Brandon Apisa is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with four years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at The GenWealth Group, Inc. since 2025 and previously held roles at OmniGrowth Wealth Professionals, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Equitable Advisors, among others. The GenWealth Group, Inc. advises individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, using an ETF-based investment approach that incorporates ESG criteria and tactical positions as appropriate. The firm manages approximately $661 million for about 300 clients and operates as a licensed insurance agency, offering additional services including educational seminars and charitable initiatives.

Noel Kezsbom is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 56 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wellington Shields since 2018 and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC since 2003. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships and employs a range of investment methods including fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party manager selection.

Qihang Yao is a financial advisor at Quent Capital, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JPMorgan Securities, and several other firms. Quent Capital provides discretionary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with advisory services to pooled vehicles including the Quent Long Short Global Small Cap Fund, LP. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and strategic asset-allocation methods and pursues a long/short, small-cap oriented strategy focused on companies linked to thematic innovation.

Daniel Delaney is a financial advisor at Masterworks Advisers, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Arete Wealth Management, Masterworks Investor Services, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He also serves as a platform associate for Masterworks, LLC, performing administrative functions related to an alternative investment platform. Masterworks Advisers provides investment advice focused exclusively on securitized art investments issued by Masterworks affiliates. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth investors through rules-based selection of single artwork investments, bundles, and model portfolios, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis via the Masterworks platform.

Nels Wangensteen is a financial advisor at Maytech Global Investments with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Integre Asset Management. Since 2017, Wangensteen has served as a trustee for The Panaphil Foundation, a charitable organization. Maytech Global Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors. The firm employs a research-intensive Global Growth strategy focused on technology-enabled, scalable businesses across global markets.

Shinichiro Fukui Tamura is a financial advisor at Stratton Capital Investment Advisory LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Bradesco Securities Inc and Banco do Brasil Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Tamura has passive investments in a co-working franchise business and owns rental properties, though he is not actively involved in their management. Stratton Capital provides discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, primarily serving a non-U.S. clientele. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach, constructing customized portfolios that often include low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities while acting as a fiduciary.

Mark Pittsey is a financial advisor at Flagstar Securities, Inc. in New York, NY, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Flagstar, he worked at HSBC Private Bank and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and currently serves as Head of Private Banking & Wealth Management at Flagstar Bank, N.A. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and insurance companies. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis, employing a range of investment strategies and third-party managers, and reported approximately $784 million in discretionary assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Daniel Lima is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Ameraudi Asset Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2023, and previously held positions at Deutsche Bank Securities and Moody's Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Narita Group LLC, which provides career development coaching and travel guide services. Ameraudi Asset Management serves high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and trusts with portfolio management and asset-allocation services, focusing primarily on exchange-traded funds. The firm employs a macroeconomic investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, operating as a subsidiary of Interaudi Bank.

Andrew Ceisler is a financial advisor at Blue Square Asset Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Blue Square in 2018, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services and UBS Financial Services. Blue Square Asset Management advises individuals, family offices, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other advisers, offering financial planning, investment management, sub-advisory services, and non-discretionary sourcing and due diligence for private funds. The firm uses a proprietary Dynamic Cash Allocation® process to manage exposures across various asset classes and provides specialized strategies including digital-asset separately managed accounts.

Brian Glenn is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Premier Path Wealth Partners, LLC and previously worked at Olcott Square Investment Partners, LLC and W.R. Huff Asset Management. He serves on the board of directors for IEH Corporation, a company that designs and manufactures HYPERBOLOID connectors for aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical applications. Premier Path Wealth Partners advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and utilizes third-party managers and advanced platforms to support its clients.

Eliran Abekassis is a financial advisor at Matauro, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Abekassis is also a licensed insurance agent specializing in life insurance and variable annuities. Matauro, LLC manages approximately $1.05 billion across about 876 client relationships and offers wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that includes fundamental, macroeconomic, technical, and ESG analysis, covering a broad range of traditional and alternative asset classes.

Howard Chin is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC since 2012. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Summit, NJ. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Crossroads Community Church, where he manages financial donations and budgeting. Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, consultative investment advice, and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional clients. The firm focuses on global, equity-centered portfolios and also acts as a sub-adviser to other advisers while supporting a diverse range of investment vehicles.

Keegan Sullivan is a financial advisor at Chemistry Wealth Management LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous experience at Advice and Planning Services LLC, TIAA-CREF, and L3 HomeLending LLC. Chemistry Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered fiduciary that provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term investment approach, managing over $1.26 billion in client assets across a seven-advisor team.

George Cleffi is a financial advisor at Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 11 years before joining his current firm in 2019. Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and trust accounts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a team of about 16 advisors and manages approximately $127 million in assets, offering portfolio management through an in-house wrap fee program, referrals to independent money managers, customized financial planning, and educational seminars.

Christopher Tomolonis is a financial advisor at Woodstock Wealth Management, Inc. in Jersey City, NJ, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Woodstock Wealth Management since 2018, following four years at Woodstock Financial Group, Inc. Tomolonis also operates a separate advisory business focused on insurance agency services. Woodstock Wealth Management provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and access to third-party asset managers for individuals, businesses, charities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $629.9 million on a discretionary basis and features a performance-based fee program alongside other managed account offerings.