Nicholas Houmis is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Summit Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. DBA Essex Wealth Management, LLC, where he spent 27 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage and provides group benefits consulting through Strategic Wealth Advisory Group. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches to suit client preferences.

William Houck is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual debt securities, and selected equities, supplemented by independent managers and specialized strategies.

Molly Rimes is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Her prior work includes roles at Insmmed Insurance Agency and positions in education at Florida State University and Fort Myers High School. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with options for independent managers, private placements, and ESG integration upon client request.

Brian Doughney is a CFP® and CFA® with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Nations Financial Group, Inc. and previously worked for Fidelity Investments and its affiliates for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Fortress Wealth Planning, where he provides investment and advisory services. Nations Financial Group, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and various model portfolios employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and tactical investment strategies.

James Buchanan is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hennion & Walsh since 2018. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at McArthur Golf Club and the PGA Tour. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies across a range of asset classes and offers several managed account programs alongside supervisory and consulting services.

Caribel Colon is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, and Francis Financial. She also works part-time with Aetna Health Insurance. Perennial Financial Services offers investment advisory and consulting to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm provides fiduciary portfolio management tailored to client goals, utilizing multiple platform relationships and combining retirement plan consulting with licensed insurance activities.

Eric Strominger is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Aegis Capital Corp, Oppenheimer, Maxim Financial Advisors LLC, MSI Financial Services, Inc., and Eastbrook Capital Group LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of CRAZMinds LLC, a consumer products business. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer with approximately 131 advisors managing about $2.95 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and brokerage services, utilizing an open-architecture investment approach that integrates internally managed strategies with co- and sub-advisory relationships and discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Craig Kaufman is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, and UBS Financial Services. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture investment framework and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

John Sokolowski is a financial advisor with RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 19 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at The Roosevelt Investment Group and Unified Financial Securities. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.2 billion in client assets, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and digital-asset management, with client relationships organized around registered investment adviser representatives who implement strategies on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Luke Fenker is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Guardian Life and North Florida Financial. Fenker’s background includes four years at Florida State University and five years in secondary education prior to entering finance. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a collaborative planning process supported by third-party software and focuses on customized financial planning without offering security-specific investment recommendations.

Arvind Rangaraj is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Allen Investment Management, LLC since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory Investment Management, and QIEF Management Corp/Quantum Advisors. Allen Investment Management, LLC provides customized wealth management and portfolio management services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and other accredited investors. The firm emphasizes long-only equity strategies and combines tailored investment programs with third-party manager allocations and ongoing due diligence.

John Rochford is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Tocqueville Asset Management LP with seven years of industry experience. He joined Tocqueville in 2019 after seven years at Inverness Counsel LLC. Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, registered investment companies, private pooled vehicles, insurance companies, and public pension plans. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented, and contrarian investment approach across multiple asset classes and is notable for its involvement with investment companies, private pooled vehicles, and Qualified Opportunity Funds.

Stephanie Fagenson is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and National Securities Corp. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer operating a multi-team platform with about 131 advisors managing approximately $2.95 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services using an open-architecture model that includes both internally managed strategies and sub-advisory relationships.

Paul Kleinschmidt is a financial advisor at Tocqueville Asset Management LP with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Tocqueville Securities L.P. since 2010 and serves as President, CEO, and Portfolio Manager at Tocqueville Asset Management. Tocqueville Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, registered investment companies, private pooled vehicles, insurance companies, and public pension plans. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented, and contrarian investment approach through multiple specialized investment teams.

William O’Brien Jr. is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. for 25 years before joining Summit Financial in 2018. He holds a Series 63 designation and is also licensed to offer insurance products through various companies. 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 provides a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, offering both discretionary and consultative investment options.

Jennifer Aimone Seiler is a financial advisor with RMR Wealth Builders, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at RMR Wealth Builders since 2019 and has been associated with Calton & Associates, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advisory duties, she is involved in insurance sales, representing various companies in life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team SEC-registered investment advisory firm managing approximately $2.2 billion in client assets. The firm primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, annuity services, and digital-asset management through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Susan Hayes is a financial advisor at Beacon Trust with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fahnestock & Co., Inc. for 13 years before joining Beacon Trust in 2016. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, tax preparation, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and certain business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.3 billion in regulatory assets and offers an open-architecture investment platform that emphasizes risk diversification, tax-aware management, and customization, supported by its affiliation with a chartered trust company and bank holding company.

Eoin Monahan is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. in Parsippany, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2006. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap-fee portfolio management, personalized UMA programs, and managed accounts, employing both fundamental and technical analysis across multiple asset classes.

Jay Shah is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at B. Riley Wealth Management, National Asset Management, and National Securities Corporation. Outside of finance, he is involved with 360EMED LLC, a medical appointment scheduling business, where he serves as a consultant and equity owner. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.95 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach combining internal strategies and sub-advisory relationships, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, retirement advisory, and brokerage services.

Gregory Plechner is a financial advisor at Greenspring Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at Greenspring Advisors since 2018, following seven years at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Greenspring Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering private money management, comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis in its investment approach and provides a notable suite of retirement services through its (k)larity Plan™ and (k)larity @ Work™ platforms.