Alexander Zias is a financial advisor at Flagstar Securities, Inc. in New York, NY, with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill and Signature Securities, as well as at Rutgers University. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and insurance companies. The firm manages roughly $784 million in discretionary assets using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and third-party managers, and offers wealth management, a Managed Account Program, and retirement plan consulting.

J. Kelly Jr. is a financial advisor at Williams Jones Wealth Management, LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. He has been with Williams Jones Wealth Management and its predecessor since 2013. Williams Jones Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term growth through strategic asset allocation, a growth-at-a-reasonable-price equity approach, and active fixed-income management, typically constructing concentrated portfolios of approximately 30 positions.

Grenville Gooder Jr. is a financial advisor at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Ascension Asset Management LLC for twenty years. He also provides trustee services for client trusts. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, and institutions, offering a range of investment management and advisory services. The firm employs a team-based approach with customized strategies that integrate internal and third-party management across multiple asset classes.

Cedric Welch is a financial advisor at Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co. since 2020. Prior to joining the firm, he was self-employed for two years and spent twelve years at Black Coffee Channel, Inc. Outside of advising, Welch is President and CEO of Hip-Hoppreneur, Inc., a consulting firm focused on executive coaching and business strategy, and he serves as a panelist, curator, and facilitator at The Gathering Spot, a private members-only city club. Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an active, growth-oriented equity strategy managed by multiple independent portfolio managers with full trading discretion, resulting in varied client account positions and typically high turnover.

Brendan Bogart is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in private investment entities including MEL Capital and serves as principal of Bogart Value Partners. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary account options and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms.

Paul La Rosa is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Maxim Financial Advisors and its broker-dealer affiliate, Maxim Group LLC, since 2002. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a variety of clients, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm employs a range of investment vehicles and analytical methods, managing assets through direct management or allocation to multiple account programs.

Christopher Fiore is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience and has been with Maxim Financial Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2002. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a variety of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement accounts. The firm employs a range of investment vehicles and analytical methods, serves a diverse client base including institutional investors, and reported assets under management of $386 million as of December 31, 2024.

Joshua Marans is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined Modera in 2026 and previously worked in retail and apparel companies including PVH and The Gap. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation and combines investment management with in-house accounting, tax services, and business coaching.

Charles Howard is a financial advisor at Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Douglass Winthrop Advisors since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President, Portfolio Manager, and Research Analyst at Forstmann-Leff Associates, where he assists marketing representatives and makes buy and sell decisions for equity portfolios. Douglass Winthrop Advisors provides customized investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, endowments, and institutions through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts. The firm focuses on all-equity and balanced portfolios, employing a fundamental research process and offering a Sustainable Equity Strategy alongside its core investment approach.

Melissa Alaimo is a financial advisor with Pallas Capital Advisors, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has two years of industry experience, including roles at PKS Investments and Preferred Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. Outside of finance, she has connections to a consulting business through family but has no active duties there. Pallas Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team firm managing approximately $4.3 billion and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers a long-term, customized investment approach and provides wealth management services including family office support and retirement plan fiduciary services.

Michael Mirabelli is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at William Blair for seven years before joining Jefferies in 2023. Mirabelli serves as Treasurer and board member of the John Mott Foundation, a charitable organization providing scholarships to needy children. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a customized, collaborative planning process.

Eric Kesselman is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC in New York, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, all with Maxim Financial Advisors and its affiliate Maxim Group LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he spends time creating games and books. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement accounts, and other business entities. The firm uses a variety of investment vehicles and analytical methods and serves both individual and institutional clients, including other investment advisers and government entities.

Eric Lalime is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Pallas Capital Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Yellowfin Wealth Management LLC, a holding company. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser with 25 advisors managing approximately $3.2 billion for over 1,100 clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services, using a primarily long-term, fiduciary investment approach.

Angelo Lekanides is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Maxim Financial Advisors since 2017 and is also affiliated with Maxim Group LLC, where he has worked since 2002. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and makes referrals to third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement accounts. The firm uses multiple investment vehicles and analytical methods, serves both retail and institutional clients, and manages assets through various programs and external sub-managers.

Andrew Ashkenazy is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including roles at Metlife Securities Inc., Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He also works as an independent insurance agent, providing various life, disability, health insurance, and fixed annuity products. Lifemark Securities Corp. offers fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans. The firm provides a range of investment programs tailored through risk assessments and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Robert Varriano is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Citizens Private Wealth in Tarrytown, NY. He has a longstanding career at Clarfield Financial Advisors, Inc., where he has been since 1990. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs a long-term asset allocation approach within an open-architecture framework and offers a range of investment management and consulting services, including discretionary portfolio management overseen by a Chief Investment Officer.

Frank Maniscalco is a financial advisor at Maxim Financial Advisors LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Maxim Group LLC since 2010. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement accounts. The firm uses various investment vehicles and analytical methods, serving both retail and institutional clients with tailored portfolio management and asset allocation strategies.

Robert Reilly is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with B. Riley Wealth Advisors since 2022, having previously worked at B. Riley Securities since 2015. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $7.03 billion in client assets and serves around 16,821 clients through about 274 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory services and investment programs to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Thomas Ausfahl is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at Greystone Wealth Advisors LLC for 11 years. Ausfahl holds leadership roles as Secretary and Membership Director for the Financial Planning Association’s Greater Hudson Valley Chapter. 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 grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with options for independent managers, private placements, and ESG integration.

Adam Stanley is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Aspiriant, LLC since 2012, currently based in New York, NY. Aspiriant serves primarily high-net-worth individuals and families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside wealth planning, family office, and specialty services. The firm employs a customized investment approach utilizing internal Capital Market Expectations and diverse implementation options, with distinctive family office capabilities and an affiliation with Strategic Planning Law Group, PC.