Neil Carousso is a Certified Financial Planner® with 32 years of industry experience, serving as the sole advisor at NGC Financial, LLC since 2000. He also owns an accounting and tax preparation business focused on individual tax clients during the seasonal period from February through April. NGC Financial, LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as advice to businesses on employer retirement plans. The firm employs a customized, tactical allocation approach with non-discretionary portfolio management and maintains an affiliation with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer while also offering affiliated tax and accounting services.

Yao Jin is a financial advisor at Aurevia Capital Inc. with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Aurevia Capital in 2026, Yao's background includes work at Dynasty International Foods and periods as a student. Aurevia Capital Inc. is an independent advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside long-term strategies and portfolio monitoring.

William Hurst is a financial advisor at Momentum Investment Research and Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Strategic Advisers LLC, and Hurst & DeGraffenried Wealth Management. Momentum Investment Research and Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and subadvisory services to other advisers, along with financial planning and account management for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses to implement equity-focused, long-term trading strategies and operates with discretionary trading authority.

Harold Hodges is a financial advisor with H. Elliot Associates holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience with the Maryland Lottery & Gaming Commission and the U.S. Department of State. H. Elliot Associates offers integrated asset management, financial planning, retirement and federal pension consulting, as well as tax preparation and representation services to individuals, federal employees, small business owners, and high-net-worth families. The firm specializes in federal retirement systems and provides IRS appellate advocacy and tax controversy representation alongside educational seminars on retirement, tax strategy, and estate planning.

Lance Howard is the principal advisor at Howard Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has operated his own insurance services firm since 1995. He manages an independent financial advisory practice based in Bakersfield, CA. Howard Financial provides fee-based financial planning, consulting, and portfolio advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm follows a non-discretionary approach with documented client goals and uses third-party money managers alongside multi-tier planning services.

Brian Imrich is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with GPS Financial, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for Victory Boys Youth Lacrosse, a community organization. GPS Financial, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by combining financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, focusing on goal-based planning, capital preservation, and asset allocation. The firm manages approximately $57.8 million in assets for about 269 clients, primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, with investment decisions executed through custodial platforms like Schwab and Betterment.

Jonathan Sorunke is the principal of Sorunke Wealth Advisors in Davis, California. He holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles with the US Army Corps of Engineers and the State of California. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed real estate agent assisting clients with property transactions. Sorunke Wealth Advisors offers non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to retail and high-net-worth individuals and small businesses. The firm employs a client-profile-driven process focused on fundamental equity analysis and fixed-income strategies, delivering recommendations for client implementation through selected retail brokerages.

Marquay Baul is a financial advisor at Integra Private Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sowell Management Services and Arvest Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Baul owns Integra Management Group, a business management and consulting firm, and serves in leadership and mentoring roles with several nonprofit organizations, including as board chair of Alzheimer’s Diversity Outreach Services. Integra Private Wealth Management, LLC serves professional athletes, entertainment professionals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, and employee retirement plan advisory services. The firm follows a long-term, evidence-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes diversified, passively managed funds alongside individualized strategies.

Erica Roach is a financial advisor at ERK Wealth Advisors, LLC in Las Vegas, NV, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. She co-founded ERK Financial Consultants, a CPA firm, and owns ERBC, Inc., a business consulting company. Both ventures are based in Las Vegas and have been active since 2008 and 2013, respectively. ERK Wealth Advisors provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers ERISA-related services, including fiduciary assistance and plan monitoring.

Justin Wolterman is a financial advisor at J1 Capital LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He previously worked for American Mortgage Service Company from 2008 to 2020 before founding J1 Capital LLC in 2020. J1 Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a macro-oriented, asset-allocation strategy that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, routinely using options and other derivatives for income generation and hedging tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Thomas Campi is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 22 years of experience. He is the sole advisor at Index Portfolio Tools Advisors, an independent firm he has led since 2011. In addition to his financial advisory work, Thomas is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing adult and child psychiatry, and he is involved in mental health media and intellectual property ventures related to wellness. Index Portfolio Tools Advisors provides fee-based investment management and asset allocation advice to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $20 million in client assets, utilizing market index data and academic research to guide portfolio construction with stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, and municipal securities.

James Keller Jr. is a CFP® and Series 65-credentialed advisor at Keller Investment Advisors LLC with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cerity Partners LLC, First Western Trust, and Tocqueville Asset Management, LP. Keller Investment Advisors LLC is an independent registered investment adviser specializing in wealth management for complex family enterprises, high-net-worth individuals, non-profits, and individual clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach, including equity, debt, and alternative assets, with tailored advice that incorporates tax-aware strategies and financial planning.

Axel Hoogland is a financial advisor at Highland Wealth Management in Cedar Falls, IA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as an engineer for John Deere since 2018. Highland Wealth Management offers fee-only, project-based, and hourly financial planning services, emphasizing strategic asset allocation with passively managed funds. The firm operates without discretionary trading authority or custody of client assets, focusing on written recommendations and client-controlled implementation.

David Hofer is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Brightwood Ventures, LLC since 2012 and previously worked at Portland State University from 2015 to 2018. Brightwood Ventures, LLC provides financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, including 501(c)(3) entities and donor-advised funds. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on an Investment Policy Statement and model portfolios, combining low-cost index funds, active funds, and individual stocks with research-driven satellite strategies.

Brian O'Dowd is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in financial advising. He is the president and owner of O'Dowd Asset Management LLC, an independent firm based in Morristown, NJ, which he founded in 2020. Prior to this, he was involved with O'Dowd Bierals Wealth Advisors LLC and World Equity Group since 2012. Outside of advising, he is also involved in property management and serves as president of multiple real estate-related companies. O'Dowd Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plan clients. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis and employs a variety of strategies including long- and short-term trading, options, and allocations to diverse investment vehicles, managing accounts under written investment policies and sometimes allocating assets to third-party managers.

Timothy Ireland is a financial advisor at Hibernia Strategies Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 1 year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hibernia Strategies, he has been affiliated with Hibernia Sales Corporation since 2014. Hibernia Strategies Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, pension funds, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis and typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis with an emphasis on fair allocation and performance-based fee arrangements.

Dwayne Reinike is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Valiant Financial Planning, LLC with six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Edward Jones and prior service in the United States Navy. Valiant Financial Planning, LLC is a fee-only, independent firm that provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs customized asset allocation strategies combining passive and active investments and uses a tiered, fixed annual fee structure rather than a percentage of assets.

Christopher Mitchell is a financial advisor at Keala Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has also operated his own law practice since 2015. Keala Advisors is an independent firm based in New York, NY, with a single-advisor structure.

Zhaokun Yang is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Plutus Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at M Holdings Securities and FW Group, LLC, where he also engages in managing Chinese restaurant operations. In addition to his financial advisory work, he acts as a financial analyst for Wellspring Consulting, focusing on portfolio analysis and financial research. Plutus Wealth Management offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes a combination of technical and fundamental analysis across various strategies and provides performance-based fee arrangements and pension plan consulting services.

Joshua Gallogly is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Milestones Financial in Columbus, Ohio. His prior experience includes roles at Practical Financial Planning and First Heartland Capital Inc., as well as eight years at OSU Wexner Medical Center. Outside the financial industry, he is a small rental-property owner. Milestones Financial offers financial planning and investment recommendations to individuals and families through project-based written plans and hourly advising. The firm participates in a VA-sponsored counseling program for military beneficiaries and focuses on data-driven, asset-class-based advice without providing ongoing portfolio management or trading services.