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.

Noel Kezsbom is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 57 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields since 2018 and previously worked for 15 years at Janney Montgomery Scott. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, and a variety of investment strategies, supported by an integrated broker-dealer operation.

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 with Stratton Capital Investment Advisory LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Banco do Brasil Securities LLC and Bradesco Securities Inc. Outside of advising, he holds passive investments in a co-working franchise business and residential rental properties. Stratton Capital provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates, including a significant non-U.S. client base. The firm constructs customized portfolios using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, emphasizing fundamental analysis and long-term strategy tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

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.

Logan Trenz is a financial advisor at Revolve Wealth Partners, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. from 2009 to 2017 before joining Revolve Wealth Partners in 2017. Revolve Wealth Partners provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business clients. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios with growth and value integration, global diversification, tax sensitivity, and discretionary management coordinated with clients’ other professional advisors.

Eliran Abekassis is a financial advisor at Matauro, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life insurance and variable annuities. Matauro, LLC manages over $1 billion for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management through a multifaceted investment approach that includes traditional and alternative asset classes. The firm utilizes both in-house and third-party managers and leverages technology to monitor and implement client strategies across a range of account types.

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.

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.

Maria Keith is a financial advisor with Public Advisors LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Public Holdings, Inc., JW Cole Financial, Inc., Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an arbitrator for FINRA and holds an administrative position with DLK Systems Engineering. Public Advisors LLC serves primarily individual investors through an internet-only platform, offering discretionary portfolio management via software-driven processes that include Treasury ladders, direct indexing, and AI-generated custom indices. The firm manages over 4,500 clients and delivers automated trading, rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting services exclusively through its website and mobile app.

Samuel Shikiar is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Shikiar Asset Management Inc since 2018 and previously spent 11 years at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Shikiar Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as corporations, trusts, foundations, and tax-advantaged retirement accounts. The firm employs a research-intensive investment process focused on individual equities and fixed income, offering equity, fixed-income, balanced, and covered call-writing strategies.

Samuel Eilbaum is a financial advisor at Chemistry Wealth Management LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Chemistry Wealth Management in 2025, he worked for seven years at Park Avenue Securities LLC dba Strategies for Wealth. Chemistry Wealth Management is a team-based SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $1.03 billion for over 500 clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses, utilizing customized portfolios primarily composed of ETFs, mutual funds, individual stocks, and bonds with a generally long-term investment approach.

Kenneth Lafreniere is a financial advisor at Empirical Research Partners LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Empirical since 2012. Empirical Research Partners provides data-driven research and tailored investment advice exclusively to institutional investors, including money managers, hedge funds, insurance companies, and broker-dealers. The firm uses quantitative models that integrate macroeconomic and industry data with statistical analysis to support professional investors’ independent decision-making.

Thomas Watts IV is a CFA charterholder with 29 years of experience in the financial industry. He is a principal at Watts Capital Partners LLC and previously worked at Watts Capital, LLC and Karbone Capital Markets, LLC for nine years. He also serves as Chief Investment Officer of WealthEdge Investment Advisors, LLC and manages private broadband investments through Radius Management, LLC. Watts Capital Partners LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, wealth management, and investment services to individuals, families, business owners, and enterprises, including specialized tax planning for non-U.S. investors. The firm employs a combination of core, tactical, and alternative investment strategies, utilizing proprietary quantitative models and derivatives, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.