Ian Welham is a financial advisor at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including City Center Advisors, LLC and Haydenrock Solutions LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and consultant at Elite Corporate Holdings LLC and owns LW Connections LLC, which connects business owners and individuals to experts in tax, legal, and business growth. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses tailor-made asset allocation models and combines fundamental and technical analysis to implement strategies consistent with client objectives.

Andrew Mcdonald is an investment advisor at Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC., with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. since 2017 and StockCross Financial Services since 2007. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities through investment supervisory services and managed programs, utilizing a web-based platform combined with access to third-party and independent managers to deliver ETF/ETN-based portfolio allocations and rebalancing under a wrap-fee structure.

John Pisapia is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Chelsea Advisory Services since 2010 and has been associated with affiliated firms including Chelsea Financial Services and U S Securities International Corp. Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate clients. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach with discretionary portfolio management and integrates brokerage and custody services through a single affiliated platform.

Connor Donovan is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he attended Lehigh University. Simon Quick Advisors provides wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services to individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private investment funds, and it offers integrated tax and back-office services.

Christopher Cvitan is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Trust. His prior roles include positions at TFS Securities, Inc., Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Beacon Trust provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and trustee services to individuals, trusts, pension, and charitable entities. The firm employs an open-architecture investment platform that combines in-house strategies with factor-based and ETF models, emphasizing tax awareness and customized fixed-income portfolios.

Jon Franco is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. in Staten Island, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Chelsea Financial Services since 2013. Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services primarily to individuals, trusts, and some corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis while allowing client-imposed investment restrictions and conducting regular compliance and portfolio reviews.

Diane Ruiz is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Santander Bank, LPL Financial LLC, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and HSBC Bank USA N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in New Windsor, NY. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management and offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products. The firm provides investment management primarily via the FMAX wrap-fee platform with strategies implemented by third-party discretionary managers.

James Lamar is a financial advisor at Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Gilder Gagnon Howe since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-founder and advisor of AT4k, a healthcare diagnosis business, where he advises on operational execution. Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC provides discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and various retirement and non-retirement accounts. The firm employs an active, growth-oriented trading strategy focused primarily on stocks, combining fundamental and technical research, and operates both advisory and broker-dealer activities.

Matthew Allain is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with several affiliated firms, including Olden Lane Securities, Massey Quick Wealth Solutions, and multiple entities within The Leo Group. He serves on the board of directors for Capflow Funding Group Managers, LLC, a role unrelated to investment management. Leo Wealth serves individuals, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, model portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm combines ETF-based core and thematic models with systematic single-stock strategies, utilizing a range of internal and third-party tools to manage diversified, risk-tiered portfolios.

Kenan Kashlan is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Summit Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. from 2009 to 2018. Kashlan also offers insurance products through affiliated companies. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team, SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm provides a blend of discretionary and consultative investment management services, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing various portfolio management programs and third-party platforms.

Nicole Simpson is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. Her prior experience includes 16 years at Next Financial Group Inc. Beyond her advisory role, she is a pastor, motivational speaker, and author who addresses topics such as 9/11 survival, sexual trauma, prison reform, entrepreneurship, and team building. She is also actively involved in community service as the board chair and president of Generation X Community Association, which provides scholarships, financial literacy education, and support to marginalized communities. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with fundamental and technical analysis, offering portfolio management and financial planning services integrated with retirement-plan and benefits firms.

Kevin Ryan is a financial advisor at Beacon Trust in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined Beacon Trust in 2025 and has prior experience at JP Management LLC and Kerry Group. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, tax preparation, and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and certain business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.3 billion in assets using an open-architecture platform with a risk-first investment framework and offers integrated trust and banking referral capabilities.

Essa Athar is a financial advisor with Flagstar Securities, Inc. based in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Flagstar, Essa has worked at firms including Zions Bancorporation, Columbia University, Citigroup, and Merrill. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discretionary management approach using diversified asset allocations and third-party managers, with approximately $784 million in discretionary assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Christopher Moore is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2004. He previously worked at Massey Quick Wealth Solutions for one year. Simon Quick Advisors provides wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services to individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private investment funds, alongside proprietary tools and sub-advisory relationships.

Brian Cody is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at several firms, including Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, Private Advisor Group, and Carson Wealth Management Group. In addition to his advisory work, Cody volunteers as a VITA Advanced Tax Preparer with United Way. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment delivery options supported by an in-house research team and accommodates both advisory and brokerage needs through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Donato Cuttone Jr. is a financial advisor at Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at iHeart Media and served in the U.S. Army. He is also involved with Cuttone Enterprises, LLC. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities through investment supervisory services and managed programs. The firm utilizes a web-based AdvisorNXT platform that combines Modern Portfolio Theory-based ETF/ETN allocations with fundamental and technical strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Damany Henry is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at National Securities Corporation for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns DEH Advisors, a business used solely for tax and bill pay purposes. 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 a mix of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, uses third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Nancy Brzozowski is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., APW Capital, and Stratos Wealth Partners. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, often utilizing third-party independent managers and model portfolios.

Deepak Alur is a financial advisor at M Holdings Securities, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including Madison & Main Advisors LLC, Atlas Advisory Group LLC, and Scher Financial Group. Outside of his primary role, he is a partner at Madison & Main Advisors, LLC and is involved in insurance-related activities including fixed annuity offerings and client referrals for life insurance. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through a nationwide network of independent firms and financial professionals, offering advisory and brokerage services such as discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory. The firm combines direct portfolio management with third-party sub-advisors and uses platform providers to support trading and reporting.

Lisa Manzolillo is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and nonprofit entities, endowments, and foundations by providing wealth management, investment consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of proprietary quantitative analysis, in-person due diligence, and ongoing monitoring to allocate client assets among independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.