Thomas Snayd is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Purkiss Capital Advisors, LLC since 2017. He previously worked at Commonfund Asset Management Co., Inc. for 12 years. Snayd serves as the Investment Committee Chair for the Newtown Pension Committee. Purkiss Capital Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as institutional and household entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis to construct tailored portfolios emphasizing absolute returns within client risk tolerances and monitors accounts regularly, employing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and limited options strategies.

Matthew Hicks III is a financial advisor at Cortland Associates Inc with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cortland Associates in 2021, he worked at AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust from 2018 to 2021 and was self-employed from 2011 to 2018. Cortland Associates is a fee-based investment adviser managing discretionary equity and balanced portfolios for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and endowments. The firm employs a value-oriented, all-cap equity strategy complemented by investment-grade fixed income and manages over $1 billion in assets with a small team.

Amy Pender is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Natural Investments since 2017. She previously worked at SRI Investing LLC from 2015 to 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she provides strategic planning consulting for nonprofit organizations. Natural Investments is a values-focused advisory firm managing roughly $2.05 billion for individual clients, institutions, and charitable entities through a team of 24 advisors. The firm emphasizes asset-class diversification and socially responsible investments, offering both discretionary management and project-based financial planning.

Frank Brill is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella & Co., Inc. for eight years before joining Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fiduciary for family trusts and estates. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure through mutual funds, ETFs, and other vehicles, while offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with third-party asset manager recommendations and financial planning services.

Thomas Castrovinci is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Woodbury Financial Services, Park Avenue Securities, Strategies For Wealth, and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Knights of Columbus chapter in Mahopac, NY, and is a notary public. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, institutions, and various entities. The firm supports a network of 169 advisors across 154 offices, delivering tailored portfolio services primarily on a non-discretionary basis and utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Shane Edmond is a CFA® charterholder and a registered investment advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, bringing seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital since 2018 and 2019 respectively, and also provides business development for STRAD Software, a professional practice software company. Bolton Global Asset Management offers asset management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm delivers customized portfolio management through a network of independent advisers, employing a primarily long-term investment approach that incorporates mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Michael Bird is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Kovack Advisors since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Arete Wealth Advisors and American Portfolios Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Bird Asset Management and serves as a consultant for NexTrip, Inc. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm focuses on diversified asset-class exposure using mutual funds and ETFs, with additional options tailored to client objectives, and provides financial planning and third-party manager recommendations.

Jason Fedak is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Core Planning in New Milford, CT, where he has worked since 2021. He has five years of experience in the financial industry and concurrently serves as a Physician Assistant at New Milford Hospital, a role he has held since 2018. Prior to joining Core Planning, he worked in emergency and urgent care settings for over a decade. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a mix of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Robert Beckett is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Summit Financial since 2018, with prior experience at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and multiple affiliated Summit entities dating back to 2010. He is a 10% owner of Stabilization Plans for Business, Inc., which manages succession plans for insurance clients of retired or deceased agents. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving approximately 17,800 clients with about $26.35 billion in assets under management. The firm offers investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, operating a combination of discretionary and consultative platforms tailored to client preferences.

Daniel Jonker is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Fieldpoint Private Securities. He refers clients to Fieldpoint Private Bank for lending services as an ancillary activity. Summit Financial is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches across various programs and supports customization through third-party managers and held-away account management.

Jose Da Cruz is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Da Cruz serves as an adjunct professor at Western Connecticut State University and is a member of the Mission Ministry Committee at the First Congregational Church of Ridgefield. 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 portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and third-party managers tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Kevin Barletta is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC and International Assets Advisory, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles since 2021, he worked at Royal Alliance Associates and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory services, he is a passive investor in the Dig Inn restaurant chain. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporations through a national network of independent representatives. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio management using a range of investment vehicles and offers additional services including financial planning and third-party manager referrals.

Timothy Edmond is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience and has worked with Dow Family Office Advisory, LLC since 2026. In addition to his advisory role, he conducts fixed insurance sales in life, health, and long-term care. Bolton Global Asset Management provides asset management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of internal management, unaffiliated managers, and third-party programs, focusing on a primarily long-term investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Michael Feriola is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He has been associated with Ferstavi Holdings Corporation since 2013. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional investment advisers, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement-plan services, and a web-based platform for independent advisers, implementing client strategies through third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Walter Murphy is a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Calamos Financial Services LLC, Calamos Wealth Management LLC, and Charles Schwab. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm combines traditional and alternative investment strategies with wealth planning, trustee services, and ERISA retirement plan advisory, managing accounts with an emphasis on multi-asset diversification and the use of third-party sub-advisers when appropriate.

Douglas Solinsky is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Benchmark Investments, Inc. and NewBridge Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he hosts the Wall and Main Podcast, engaging in discussions on investment topics. Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and institutional investors, offering tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary advisory services through an open-architecture approach.

Jeffrey Polanco is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2013 to 2021. At Fortis, he also engages in fixed insurance sales. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies, including discretionary management and ESG options, and manages over $1.6 billion in discretionary assets.

Frank Vallorosi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with OSAIC since 2007, including a role at Focus Financial since 2021. Vallorosi also performs compliance-related activities as a Compliance Specialist. OSAIC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of financial advisers, utilizing advanced portfolio management tools and providing access to multiple custodial platforms and third-party managers.

Nicholas Friedman is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ritholtz Wealth Management since 2025 and previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Edelman Financial Services, LLC, and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a goal-based investment process with an emphasis on asset allocation and behavioral finance, employing diversified low-cost ETFs alongside tactical overlays and alternative investments.

Julian Carnevale is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Bet Bot Sports Genie AI LLC, a business focused on artificial intelligence applications in sports. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to its recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its financial planning approach.