Eric Carrara is a financial advisor with NPA Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at NPA Asset Management since 2004, Nationwide Planning Associates since 2003, and Evergreen Financial Services since 1990. In addition to his advisory roles, he operates an independent insurance agency selling life and health insurance to the same client base. NPA Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers managed-account programs combining advisor-led planning and model portfolio implementation, managing approximately $1.01 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Athanasios Kolefas is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Epirus Investment Management and TIAA/Nuveen Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, Kolefas serves on the advisory board of a pharmaceutical company, participates in financial oversight for a local church, and advises the owner of a diner on financial results. Modera Wealth Management provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to individuals, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating diversified asset mixes and selective use of independent managers and private placements to align portfolios with client objectives.

Joseph Patterson is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with a Series 65 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance for 29 years before joining Bleakley Financial Group, now rebranded as OnePoint BFG, where he has been since 2021. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of portfolio management strategies and integrates technology and operational outsourcing in its service model.

Brett Weaver is a financial advisor with NPA Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Nationwide Planning Associates since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, combining advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation and utilizing third-party sub-advisors for day-to-day trading oversight.

Todd Weiss is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Summit Financial since 2014, including through its predecessor firms. Outside of advising, Mr. Weiss is the managing member of Slotz, LLC, a pass-through entity involved in equity transactions with Summit Growth Partners. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, 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 programs, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client approval preferences.

Edward Ruja is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside finance, he has experience in the hospitality and service industries, including positions at Rockaway River Country Club and Streamline Car Wash. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to corporate and institutional clients, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory. The firm implements a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and occasionally individual securities, and supports other advisers with technology and operational platforms including a managed account program.

Joshua Mondschein is a financial advisor at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RMR Wealth Builders since 2020, following a decade at Calton & Associates, Inc. He is the owner and president of Mondschein Associates, Inc., a licensed insurance agency specializing in personal and commercial lines, pension consulting, asset protection, and estate planning. Mondschein also serves as an uncompensated board member of the William H. Kearns Foundation and is a director at HR Ease, LLC, a benefit administration platform. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team SEC-registered investment advisory firm managing approximately $2.2 billion in assets, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, annuity services, and digital-asset management, with client relationships organized around registered investment adviser representatives who implement tailored investment strategies.

Andrew Brower is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including B. Riley Wealth Advisors and National Securities Corp. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved with HudsonPoint Capital as an investment executive and owns The Brower Group, a non-investment-related entity. 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 employs discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model allocations, leveraging affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its integrated approach.

Cynthia Rottini is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various Summit entities since 2010, including Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services with various financial planning and retirement plan advisory options.

Daysi Leiva is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Fieldpoint Private Securities, LLC since 2012. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients with a range of portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning services. The firm combines multi-team scale with institutional capabilities and offers customized model portfolios alongside comprehensive due diligence and ongoing account reviews.

Vincent Nauheimer Jr. is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, and Summit Equities. He also provides administrative support to Bleakley Financial Group, an independent investment advisor firm. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners offers customized financial planning and wealth management services to individual investors, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach using third-party managers, custodian platforms, and proprietary models, supported by technological and operational resources.

Lyle Weintraub is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and LPL Financial, among others. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to individual investors, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs client-specific investment strategies using a combination of third-party managers, proprietary models, and technology-driven operational support.

James Pruskowski is a financial advisor with Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has prior experience spanning nearly three decades at Blackrock and has also worked with 16th Amendment Advisors. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes a variety of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Lindsay Sturmak is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC, where she has worked since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at BlueSky Investment Management, National Planning Corporation, and RLP Wealth Advisors LLC. She is also involved with ESG Forward, an educational organization focused on raising awareness around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainable investing. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction, ongoing monitoring, and oversight of wrap programs and sub-advisor relationships.

Steven Cook is an advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has recently entered the financial industry. Prior to joining Hennion & Walsh, he worked at LPL Enterprise LLC and has an academic background from the University of Alabama. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and offers multiple program structures, managing approximately $768.8 million for over 1,000 clients through a team of 73 advisors.

Evan Drury is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Gateway Wealth Partners in 2025, he worked at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services for over a decade. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans with financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers, managing approximately $2.28 billion in regulatory assets.

Mike Saul is a financial advisor with Cary Street Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Transcend Capital Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory activities, Saul serves as a trustee of a condominium association and is involved in local Jewish community organizations as a board member and investment committee member. Cary Street Partners serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm uses a client-profile-driven investment approach, engages third-party managers, and incorporates AI-assisted tools while maintaining human oversight.

Peter Chandler is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with RMR Wealth Builders, Inc., having joined the firm in 2025. Prior to this, he worked at Fisher Investments for four years and CION Securities, LLC for nine years. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team SEC-registered investment advisory firm managing approximately $2.2 billion in assets, serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, annuity services, and digital-asset management, with a distinctive approach that includes insurance product sales and a digital-asset platform.

Diane Radossich is a financial advisor at Beacon Trust with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Beacon Trust since 2017. Beacon Trust serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, tax preparation, and discretionary portfolio management through a multi-team advisory staff and employs an open-architecture investment platform with a risk-first framework and tax-aware strategies.

Nicholas Choman is a financial advisor with RMR Wealth Builders, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, Aegis Capital Corp, LPL Financial, Voya Financial Advisors, and Vision Retirement. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with ACC Corp., a general insurance agency. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.9 billion across 52 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, sub-advisory roles, and educational seminars.