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.

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.

Matthew Harris is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP. His prior experience includes roles at MAI Capital Management, Marcum Wealth, Raymond James Financial, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team advisory firm providing wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management primarily for affluent and high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans and endowments. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term investment strategies using a broad range of instruments and offers services including tax-aware trading, rebalancing, and cross-border planning.

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.

Tsewang Nyendak is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at National Securities Corporation for 18 years. Nyendak also works as an insurance agent outside of his advisory role. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers and due diligence processes in its investment approach.

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.

Matthew Compton is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Aurora Private Wealth, APW Capital, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Director of Retirement Services at Brio Financial Services, overseeing corporate retirement plan business. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental-analysis-driven investment approach and integrates insurance and pension-consulting platforms alongside comprehensive advisory and retirement-plan services.

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.

Richard Backer is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Piedmont Advisors, LLC and operates his own accounting practice, BACKER & MAURO CPAs LLP, where he spends a significant portion of his time. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, foundations, and institutions. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach with a range of strategies and integrates multiple technologies to support portfolio management and client reporting.

Anthony Isola is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management in New York, NY, holding a Series 65 credential with 11 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. He is also a writer and blogger for TeachableMoment/Teacher Money Matters, contributing about five hours per month. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a goal-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and behavioral finance, using diversified, low-cost ETFs along with tactical overlays and alternative investments.

Michael Zaremsky is a financial advisor with Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lazard Asset Management and Bank Leumi USA. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $2.69 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a client-driven investment process that combines equities, fixed income, and cash across portfolios, using individual securities and mutual funds or ETFs as appropriate, supported by an investment committee and third-party services.

Nicholas Carlozzi is an investment advisor at Tocqueville Asset Management LP with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Tocqueville Securities L.P. since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Tocqueville Asset Management LP is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.24 billion in regulatory assets. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and sub-advisory services to a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and employer-sponsored ERISA accounts. Its investment approach is bottom-up, contrarian, and value-oriented, focusing on fundamental research across various strategies.

Edward Donnellan Jr. is a financial advisor at Latitude Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Latitude Advisors since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Donnellan is a CPA and officer at Tax Shoppe, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. He is also involved in managing social networking websites that provide platforms for amateur musicians to showcase their talents. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm uses a combination of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis.

Vallerie Diaz is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Jefferies in 2025, she worked for Maxwell Medical for 11 years. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers 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 to support goal-setting and scenario analysis.

Eliza Forastieri Pitsikalis is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and UBS Banking USA. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and prime services. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and operates multiple managed account and wrap fee programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Elizabeth Walton is a financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC since 2005. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in New York, NY. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and public entities. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

David Larado is a financial advisor at Sapient Capital LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2006 to 2025. Sapient Capital provides wealth management, financial planning, family office services, and sub‑advisory support to individuals, high‑net‑worth families, trusts, foundations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term investment process combining fundamental and technical analysis to construct diversified portfolios and acts as an adviser and sponsor to private funds as well as a sub-advisor to registered ETFs.

Jose Ramirez is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 7 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and TD Ameritrade. Snowden Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial and estate planning, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of investment tools across mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, alternatives, and derivatives.

Hugh Maginnis Jr. is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, Triad Advisors, Pinnacle Private Wealth, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. In addition to his advisory role, he is registered as an insurance agent and sells fixed insurance and annuity contracts. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets through more than 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, employing a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives.