Steven Roukis is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is part of the team at Matrix Asset Advisors Inc, where he has been working since 1995. Matrix Asset Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of systematic quantitative screens and fundamental research to construct concentrated, risk-controlled portfolios and offers a range of equity and fixed income strategies alongside a consolidated wealth-management program.

Eric Block is a financial advisor with Circle Advisers Inc in New York, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Circle Advisers since 1985, spanning over 40 years at the firm. Circle Advisers Inc serves primarily high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, providing non-discretionary investment advisory services alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm manages assets with a focus on fundamental analysis and a mix of long- and short-term strategies, including options for hedging or income.

Sean Yang is a financial advisor at Herold Advisors, Inc. in New York, NY, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc. since 2020 and Bernard Herold & Co., Inc. from 2013 to 2020. Herold Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a combination of computerized screening and fundamental analysis to construct portfolios primarily focused on domestic large- and mid-cap equities, with occasional foreign equities and fixed income instruments.

Yoel Felberbaum is a financial advisor at Park Avenue Investment Advisory, LLC with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Park Avenue Securities, LLC since 2017 and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in software design consulting and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization, Reprieve. Park Avenue Investment Advisory provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, endowments, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages client assets primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and third-party investment managers through technology platforms, and offers additional services including financial planning and business exit consulting.

Ted Zhang is a financial advisor at Revere Asset, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Revere Asset Management, he worked as an Uber driver and was employed in education from 2012 to 2019. Revere Asset provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a trend-following, rules-based investment approach and emphasizes systematic risk control and daily transparency.

Michael Della Medaglia is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Tortoise Investment Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2016. He has 10 years of experience in the industry. Tortoise Investment Management provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and trusts, with additional financial planning services available upon request. The firm emphasizes risk management, a conservative long-term approach, and tax efficiency, implementing strategies largely through ETFs, index-like mutual funds, and, for some clients, direct indexing and options strategies.

Paul Metz is a financial advisor with First American Asset Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Wilshire Securities, Inc. since 1998. Outside of advisory work, he is an agent for A and F Insurance, an insurance brokerage firm. First American Asset Advisory provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, and business entities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and allocations to independent managers. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios with ongoing monitoring and at least quarterly reviews.

Jeffrey Schwartz is a financial advisor at Access Wealth in Clifton, NJ, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been a CPA partner at Gregory and Schwartz, a CPA firm, since 1991. Jeffrey has held roles at Access Wealth Planning LLC and Royal Alliance Associates since 2001. Access Wealth provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment approach and uses an Investment Committee to oversee manager selection and portfolio monitoring.

Vicki Crisalli is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Tortoise Investment Management, LLC since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase. Tortoise Investment Management provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and trusts, emphasizing risk management, a conservative long-term approach, and tax efficiency. The firm also offers financial planning and advice on various non-investment matters upon client request.

Miho Common is a financial advisor at Ascend Interplay, LLC in New York, NY, with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC. Ascend Interplay provides investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, focusing on asset allocation and third-party model portfolios rather than individual security selection. The firm manages a broad investment universe and offers tailored onboarding arrangements based on committed capital.

Carson Bidawid is a financial advisor at Circle Advisers Inc. with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Circle Advisers since 2016. Circle Advisers primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, offering non-discretionary investment advisory services along with financial planning and consulting when requested. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis across a range of asset classes and operates multiple offices while maintaining a team-sized advisory structure.

Mario Giammarco Jr is a financial advisor at Herold Advisors, Inc. in New York, NY, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Herold Advisors since 2015 and Herold & Lantern Investments since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an attorney and owner of Giammarco Law and is involved in financial planning through Giammarco Planning Associates. Herold Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a combination of computerized screening and fundamental analysis to construct portfolios primarily focused on domestic large- and mid-cap equities, with additional allocations to foreign equities and fixed income.

Stephen Engel is an investment advisor with Palumbo Wealth Management LLC in Great Neck, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF and Status Labs. He serves as a board member of the Mid Island Y Jewish Community Center. Palumbo Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentals-driven investment approach combined with tactical tools and offers a range of investment options alongside institutional platform support.

Franklin Waung is a financial advisor at Watts Capital Partners LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Catapult Systems and China Soft International. Outside of advising, he operates a translation service from Chinese to English and is a partner at Cubic AI Technologies, managing partners' funds. Watts Capital Partners serves individuals, families, business owners, and enterprises, including Gen X/Gen Y professionals and clients navigating divorce, by providing financial planning, wealth management, and investment management services. The firm employs a documented four-step planning process and uses a combination of Core, Tactical, and Alternative investment strategies, including proprietary quantitative tactical models and options trading.

Jacques Boubli is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Portfolio Strategy Group, LLC since 2014. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in White Plains, NY. The Portfolio Strategy Group provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm manages approximately $2.38 billion in client assets using proprietary strategies and external manager selection, including advisory roles in private funds with performance-based compensation.

Jay Freeberg is a CFP® professional with over 30 years of industry experience. He currently works at Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC and has held prior roles at firms including Katalyst Securities LLC and Bristol Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he provides accounting and tax services through Onyx Financial Services and serves as a fractional CFO for Oncology Ventures. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group advises high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of third-party research and internal portfolio models to create tailored investment solutions that include ETFs, alternative investments, and specialized tax-management strategies.

Jack Weinstein is a financial advisor with IDB Lido Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at BNY Mellon Wealth Management and Lido Advisors, LLC. Weinstein provides services to IDB Lido Wealth under a services agreement and is employed and compensated by Lido Advisors. IDB Lido Wealth, LLC is a joint venture between Lido Advisors and Israel Discount Bank of New York, offering investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement and estate planning services. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pensions, and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-asset integrated wealth-management approach implemented directly or through sub-advisers.

John Kenney Jr. is a financial advisor at Next Level Private LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked for Arbor Realty Trust for six years. Next Level Private LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and annuity consulting to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios with a primarily long-term orientation.

Luisa Haratani Bittencourt is a financial advisor at Ameraudi Asset Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameraudi Investment Services LLC, Ameraudi Asset Management, Inc., and Interaudi Bank. Ameraudi Asset Management provides portfolio management and asset-allocation services to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and trusts, offering both discretionary managed portfolios and non-discretionary trading arrangements. The firm’s approach emphasizes a macroeconomic perspective and uses diversified ETFs along with fundamental, technical, and macro analysis.

Melissa Danenberg is a financial advisor at Quent Capital, LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has over two decades of industry experience, including roles at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. and Lanx Management LLC. Danenberg joined Quent Capital in 2025 and is part of a twelve-advisor team. Quent Capital provides discretionary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing both separate accounts and pooled vehicles such as the Quent Long Short Global Small Cap Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and strategic asset-allocation methods, with an investment focus on long/short, small-cap companies linked to thematic innovation.