Laurance Kersh is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and has been with Samalin Wealth since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Chappaqua, NY. Samalin Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, providing comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines fundamental and cyclical analysis with various investment strategies, managing approximately $490 million in client assets across eight advisers.

Michael Tenreiro is a financial advisor at Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers, Inc. in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Jackson, Grant since 2012. Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting to a select high-net-worth clientele, including trustees and families focused on retirement income and legacy planning. The firm manages approximately $577 million for 94 client families, tailoring portfolios to individual objectives and risk tolerances through a fiduciary approach that emphasizes growth and prudent risk management.

Julie Jason is a financial advisor at Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers, Inc. in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers since 1992 and has worked at Jackson, Grant & Company since 1989. Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting to a select group of high-net-worth clients, including trustees and families focused on retirement income and legacy planning. The firm manages approximately $577 million for 94 client families, tailoring portfolios to individual objectives and risk tolerances through a combination of equities, bonds, pooled vehicles, ETFs, and mutual funds, while generally emphasizing growth and avoiding frequent trading and performance-based fees.

Derek Ralston is a financial advisor with Income & Asset Advisory, Inc. and has 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at NCM Capital Management, LLC since 2015. Outside of advising, he is the president of the Ramsey Chamber of Commerce, where he chairs meetings and participates in community events. Income & Asset Advisory provides investment advice to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with a generally buy-and-hold approach adjusted by active asset-class positioning.

Ronald Schneider is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Samalin Wealth since 2020. His prior roles include positions at National Asset Management, United Advisors Services, LLC, and Securities America Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Samalin Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $490 million in client assets across eight advisers, employing a strategy that includes fundamental and cyclical analysis, a combination of long- and short-term positions, and the use of margin, derivatives, and private placements.

Catherine Newman is a financial advisor with Income & Asset Advisory, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with American Portfolios/Jason Waxler and Osaic Wealth, Inc. in addition to her current firm. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and executor for a revocable trust and is involved in administrative and bookkeeping roles with a private LLC. Income & Asset Advisory provides investment advice to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management and consulting services, employing a mix of analytical approaches with a generally buy-and-hold strategy adjusted by active asset-class positioning.

Matthew Naidorf is a financial advisor at Income & Asset Advisory, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in Ludlows Cocktail Company, LLC. Income & Asset Advisory, Inc. provides individualized portfolio management and financial consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a buy-and-hold investment approach combined with fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, and offers specialized pension consulting services including IPS development and participant education.

Thomas Beattie is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Samalin Wealth since 2024 and previously spent 13 years with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. Samalin Wealth provides comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and cyclical analysis in its investment process, managing approximately $490 million in client assets across eight advisers.

Marc Decuffa is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Proxy Wealth Advisors LLC with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., JPMorgan Securities LLC, and Long Island Financial Group, Inc. He has also worked as a freelancer and been involved with Proxy Freedom LLC and Cents Ability LLC. Proxy Wealth Advisors LLC provides fee-based discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a broad range of instruments and offers specialized services for foreign clients and immigration-related financial planning.

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.

Tom Hamilton is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2012. Advisory Services Network is an enterprise firm with a network of approximately 208 independent Investment Adviser Representatives serving individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, overseeing about $8.6 billion in client assets.

Connor Tyson is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Portfolio Medics in 2022, Mr. Tyson worked at Altium Wealth Management LLC and TIAA-CREF. He is also an independent insurance agent, selling insurance products including annuities. Portfolio Medics provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolios using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and other strategies, with an emphasis on retail and small-business clients.

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.

Jay Nakahara is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and BTIG. Fortis Capital Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of discretionary management, advisor-specific investment styles, and model portfolios incorporating passive, active, tactical, and ESG strategies.

Alejandro Velazquez is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel. His prior work includes roles at Eagle Ridge Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, pension plans, nonprofits, corporations, trust companies, government entities, and other advisers. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and trading strategies to align portfolios with client goals and offers specialized services such as ERISA fiduciary support and governance consulting.

Stefano Safaei is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wedbush Securities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and shareholder in Skyarch Capital Advisors, LLC, which provides tax planning services to small and mid-size businesses and high-income individuals. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, combining capital markets, fixed income, commodities, and clearing services with managed account solutions.

Lynn Najman is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel. Prior to joining Carnegie in 2025, she worked at Eagle Ridge Investment Management for four years and LRN Associates, Ltd for thirteen years. She volunteers with the Foundation for Financial Planning, providing pro bono financial coaching to recently widowed women. Carnegie Investment Counsel offers investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, and it provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client preferences.

Steven Kronethal is a financial advisor at CL Wealth Management LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with CL Wealth Management since 2021. He also serves as president of Integrated Planning Associates, Inc., where he is involved in selling life, disability, group ancillary, and health insurance products. CL Wealth Management LLC is a multi-advisor firm that serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio advisory services, financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party money managers and educational workshops, tailoring investment strategies to client objectives through a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Kathleen Allen is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through independent member firms nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with financial planning and retirement consulting.

Timothy Hermann is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisors Capital Management, LLC since 2023 and previously worked at several related firms including The Roosevelt Investment Group from 2009 to 2023. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs by offering discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and self-directed brokerage solutions. The firm combines macro-level insights with detailed security analysis across multiple asset classes and manages over $8 billion in discretionary assets, distinguishing itself with its extensive intermediary relationships and scale.