Andrew Samalin is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and is the president of Samalin Investment Counsel, LLC, where he has worked since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has additional involvement in mortgage brokerage and divorce finance services. Samalin Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses with comprehensive financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $490 million in client assets across eight advisors and employs an investment approach that includes fundamental and cyclical analysis combined with diverse asset allocations and the use of derivatives.

Gregory Brushett is a financial advisor with Purkiss Capital Advisors, LLC in Ridgefield, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Purkiss Capital Advisors in 2026, he worked at New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC, Raymond James, and UBS. Purkiss Capital Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—and various institutional and household entities. The firm uses a fundamental analysis approach to construct tailored portfolios primarily with mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, emphasizing absolute returns within clients’ risk tolerances, and employs account aggregation and selective use of sub-advisers.

David Luo is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Purkiss Capital Advisors, LLC since 2025, following roles at Hightower, FMA Advisory, Edward Jones, and F&M Bank and Trust Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor of finance at Shippensburg University. Purkiss Capital Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and household entities. The firm employs a fundamental analysis framework to construct tailored portfolios focusing on absolute returns within clients’ risk tolerances and regularly monitors and adjusts allocations to reflect changing needs and market conditions.

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.

Kerry Connell is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with HTG Investment Advisors Inc in New Canaan, CT. HTG Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, and trusts, including high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and the use of advanced planning software, implementing portfolios primarily through mutual funds, ETFs, and a mix of passive, quantitative, and active funds.

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.

Frederick Wadler is a financial advisor at Golden Eagle Capital Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Quaker Ridge Capital Management and currently at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Golden Eagle Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and other fiduciary services to individuals, trusts, estates, qualified plans, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis, manager due diligence, and periodic rebalancing to manage client portfolios, offering both standardized Asset Management Programs and tailor-made advisory options.

Travis Hood is a financial advisor at HTG Investment Advisors Inc with the PFS™ designation and over 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining HTG in 2025, he worked at Kahan, Steiger & Company, P.C. from 2013 to 2025. HTG Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, and trusts, including high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and uses a combination of passive, quantitative, and active funds in its portfolios.

Joseph Donaldson is a financial advisor at HTG Investment Advisors Inc with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes over a decade at McClain Value Management and roles at Forsyth Capital LLC. HTG Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, and trusts, focusing on strategic asset allocation and diversification through a mix of passive, quantitative, and active funds. The firm serves mainly high-net-worth clients with integrated planning services and operates as a fee-only fiduciary.

Jonathan Oherron Jr. is a financial advisor at Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Gilman Hill since 2007. Oherron holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Gilman Hill Asset Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing separate accounts and model portfolios for individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and other entities. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up company research, focusing on long-term holdings across various disciplined strategies.

Amy Sheinberg is a financial advisor at HTG Investment Advisors Inc with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with HTG since 2005. HTG Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, and trusts, including high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and the use of advanced planning software, implementing portfolios primarily through mutual funds and ETFs with a combination of passive, quantitative, and active strategies.

Allison Donaldson is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and has been with HTG Investment Advisors Inc since 2013. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in New Canaan, CT. HTG Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, and trusts, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach, combining passive, quantitative, and active funds, and emphasizes the use of documented investment policies and advanced planning tools.

Alexander Zaharoff is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at HTG Investment Advisors Inc since 2014. He is also an adjunct professor at NYU Stern School of Business, where he co-teaches an MBA elective on private banking and wealth management. HTG Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily to individuals, families, and trusts, including high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and a combination of passive, quantitative, and active investment strategies implemented through pooled vehicles.

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.

Robin Sherwood is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at HTG Investment Advisors Inc since 2005. Based in New Canaan, CT, Sherwood is part of a team of 12 advisors at the firm. HTG Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, and trusts, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation and diversification approach, utilizing a mix of passive, quantitative, and active funds, supported by advanced planning software and institutional custodian relationships.

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.

Gregory Stanek is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC since 2013. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in New Canaan, CT. Gilman Hill Asset Management provides discretionary, asset-based portfolio management primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a research-driven investment process focused on long-only equity and fixed-income securities, tailored asset allocation, and ongoing portfolio monitoring, while also offering model licensing and sub-advisory services to other advisers and wrap fee program sponsors.

Jenny Harrington is a financial advisor at Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Gilman Hill since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Ms. Harrington contributes regularly to CNBC’s midday investment market commentary show, appearing 2-3 times per month; her appearances are unpaid, with charitable donations made in her name. Gilman Hill Asset Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered adviser managing separate accounts and model portfolios for individuals, trusts, endowments, and pension plans. The firm employs a combination of top-down macroeconomic analysis and bottom-up company research, focusing on long-term holdings while allowing short-term trading when appropriate.

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.