Joseph Niehaus is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Jefferies in 2023, he worked at Golden 1 Credit Union and SAFE Credit Union. He also serves as a part-time lecturer at California State University, Sacramento, teaching a graduate-level financial markets course. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a customized planning process that includes balance sheet reviews, tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

Peter Boockvar is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Bleakley Financial Group, Private Advisor Group, Advisory Services Network, and The Lindsey Group. He is the owner and Chief Analyst of The Boock Report, an economic research blog he started in 2017. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of proprietary investment models, third-party managers, and custodian-sponsored programs, managing the majority of client assets on a discretionary basis.

Cynthia Stroik is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at M&T Bank, Millington Securities, WBI Investments, and Harthorne Group. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and separately managed account access to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and typically manages portfolios on a discretionary basis, often utilizing third-party managers and affiliated model strategies.

Brandon Sim is a financial advisor at Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC with 4 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation. His prior experience includes working at IEQ Capital, LLC since 2026, and he spent 19 years at Silvercrest in various roles from 2007 to 2026. Silvercrest provides investment management, family office, and institutional advisory services primarily to high-net-worth families and select institutions. The firm emphasizes bottom-up, value-oriented equity strategies and active fixed-income management, employing proprietary valuation tools and integrating quantitative risk analytics as part of its investment approach.

Adam Janovic is a financial advisor at Ingalls Investment Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Ingalls & Snyder LLC since 2002. He serves as a trustee for three family trusts and one friend's trust, devoting limited time to these responsibilities. Ingalls Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services to a range of clients, including individuals, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs diverse asset-management styles and offers services such as financial planning, portfolio consulting, and management of private investment partnerships.

Thomas Ditosto is a financial advisor with Ingalls Investment Management, LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ingalls and Snyder, LLC since 1996 and joined Ingalls Investment Management in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of a family trust, a position he has held since 2012. Ingalls Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs various asset-management styles and manages portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering strategies that range from long-term equity holdings to more active trading techniques.

Denis Belinskiy is a financial advisor at Beacon Trust with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Beacon Investment Advisory Services, Inc. since 2013. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, tax preparation, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.3 billion in regulatory assets and employs a multi-team advisory staff, offering an open-architecture investment platform with a risk-first framework and tax-aware management.

John Paul Mcmanus is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC, having joined after 14 years at Laidlaw & Co (UK) Ltd. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management, investment consulting, and third-party manager selection through a multi-team structure with institutional capabilities.

Frank Ammirato is a financial advisor with NPA Asset Management, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including over two decades at NPA Asset Management and Nationwide Planning Associates. Outside of his advisory work, Ammirato provides FAA financial consulting and tax preparation services for a limited part of the year. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers managed-account programs combining advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation, often utilizing third-party sub-advisors while maintaining supervisory oversight.

John Raggio is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Cannell & Spears LLC and has prior work history at Spears Abacus Advisors LLC spanning 18 years. Cannell & Spears LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, tax-exempt organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach based on proprietary fundamental research and concentrated security selection, tailoring asset allocation and security choices to client objectives.

Samantha Crank is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and previously worked at Lord Abbett & Co. LLC for four years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a Senior Associate at Golub Capital. 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 offers discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations.

Eli Gelman is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Jefferies LLC since 2015. Gelman serves as a board member of the MAR JCC, a Jewish community center, and also holds a board position with 80 Home Housing Community, a nonprofit organization. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm follows a customized, collaborative planning process using third-party software and scenario analysis to support goal-based financial planning.

Alexandra Hoff is a financial advisor at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience and a Series 65 credential. She has been with SAX Wealth Advisors since 2020. Prior to that, her work experience includes roles at Peter E Schmitt Co Inc and Intac Actuarial Services, as well as time as a student and employee at Free People. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth-management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, evidence-based approach using low-cost, passively managed funds supplemented with customized fixed-income strategies, third-party sub-advisers, and tax-efficient account management.

William Connor is a financial advisor at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and previously worked at Baker Avenue Asset Management for 11 years before joining SAX Wealth Advisors in 2024. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and wealth management services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes long-term, evidence-based asset allocation primarily using low-cost, passively managed funds, supplemented by customized fixed-income strategies and third-party advisory services.

Ryan Lovell is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, The Leaders Group, and Osaic Wealth/Highland Capital. Outside of his advisory role, he assists financial advisors with insurance sales through COVR Financial Technologies. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to institutional clients and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and combines advisory services with technology and operational support for advisers through a managed account platform.

Richard Hveem is a financial advisor with Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Nori, Hennion, Walsh, Inc. since 1995 and is also involved with Campus Corner. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and provides funding for an online resale business operated by his wife. 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 using both discretionary and non-discretionary management, employing fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes.

Ashok Chachra is a financial advisor with Allen Investment Management, LLC in New York, NY, with five years of industry experience and sixteen years at his current firm. Allen Investment Management, LLC provides customized wealth management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, foundations, and other accredited investors, including a significant non-U.S. client base. The firm offers tailored investment programs through discretionary and non-discretionary management agreements, emphasizing manager due diligence across a range of long-only equity and thematic strategies.

Roman Yakubov is a financial advisor with Flagstar Securities, Inc. in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as an EMT with the Morganville First Aid and Rescue Squad. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages discretionary accounts using a range of investment vehicles and employs a platform for due diligence and manager selection.

Paula Gaibor is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She currently works at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC and Snowden Account Services since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Merrill, as well as four years at the University of Miami. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning, employing a multi-team approach combined with institutional capabilities and frequent use of third-party managers.

Donald Callahan III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. and has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2014. Outside of finance, he was involved with The Piano Workshop at Chester for five years. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $768.8 million across multiple program structures, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a range of investment strategies and asset classes.