Lauren Wong is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Tandem Capital Management, Inc. since 1990. She also serves as Vice President of SYS Investors Corp., the parent holding company for Tandem Capital Management. Tandem Capital Management provides wealth management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro and sector analysis with bottom-up fundamental research, focusing on long-term growth and a defensive fixed income strategy, while managing portfolios with a concentrated, personalized approach.

William Chen is a financial advisor at Tandem Capital Management, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He has been with Tandem Capital Management since 2018 and previously worked at CLSA Americas from 2015 to 2017. Chen holds the Series 65 designation. Tandem Capital Management provides wealth management and investment-advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, executives, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro and sector analysis with bottom-up fundamental research, managing concentrated equity portfolios alongside defensive fixed income strategies with a long-term perspective.

Theodore Groesbeck is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Groesbeck Investment Management Corp since 1999. Groesbeck Investment Management Corp is an employee-owned investment adviser that provides discretionary equity portfolio management to high net worth individuals, trusts, endowments, pension plans, and IRAs. The firm focuses on two primary equity strategies—Growth of Income and Growth—using a bottom-up research process emphasizing dividend-growth potential and above-average earnings prospects.

Douglas Wolfe is a financial advisor at Saddle River Capital Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, Wolfe provides insurance services to clients who request them. Saddle River Capital Management serves individual investors, other advisors, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, 401(k) plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm offers portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, focusing on ongoing planning and regular reviews. Their investment approach uses cost-efficient, globally allocated portfolios constructed with ETFs and mutual funds, guided by a proprietary research model that combines fundamental and technical analysis.

Michael Porro is a CFP® professional with 23 years at Michael J. Porro & Co. Financial Advisors, Inc. and 13 years of industry experience. He serves as a general partner in three limited partnerships that hold real estate. Michael J. Porro & Co. Financial Advisors provides investment management and financial planning to individual clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a structured six-step planning process and actively managed portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Claudia Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Cenacle Partners with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Calyx Capital Advisors, LLC since 2013. Cenacle Partners provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including long-term, short-term, trading, and options, supported by research from financial periodicals and custodial firms, with most accounts managed on a discretionary basis.

Alberto Libertini is a financial advisor with L&L Partners Wealth Management, LLC in New York, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience. Libertini has been with L&L Partners Wealth Management since 2006. L&L Partners Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities, creating customized Investment Policy Statements for each client. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios that include equities, fixed income, ETFs, and derivative strategies, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with quarterly reviews.

Lawrence Blau is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at LL Financial Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a photography business, Larry's Eyes, LLC, based in Ossining, NY. He also provides tax preparation and accounting services through LL Financial Services, dedicating the majority of his time to these activities alongside his financial advisory duties. LL Financial Services, LLC is a small, state-registered advisory firm that serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as retirement plan sponsors and participants. The firm offers written financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, emphasizing an individualized investment approach grounded in fundamental analysis and tax-aware asset allocation tailored to client goals and circumstances.

Steven Sanders is a financial advisor with Sanders Smith Limited, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sanders Smith Limited since 1994 and concurrently at Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2006. Sanders Smith Limited provides hourly financial planning and advisory services to individuals, trusts, companies, and pension plans, focusing on analysis and recommendations rather than discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses fundamental and technical analysis to develop tailored, long-term mutual fund strategies and collaborates with affiliated broker-dealer and insurance entities to facilitate trade execution and product sales.

William Villafranco is the principal advisor at Villafranco Wealth Management in Cresskill, NJ, with 30 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Apb Financial Group, Inc. He is involved in several nonprofit organizations, serving as a trustee for the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation III and the National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction, and is the founder of Footprints in the Sand as well as owner of Humble Yoga LLC. Villafranco Wealth Management provides personalized investment management services to wealthy individuals, high net worth families, trusts, private foundations, and internal private investment vehicles. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, sponsors and advises private pooled investment vehicles, and manages related private funds, with a focus on customized portfolios using model allocations, fundamental analysis, and a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and third-party managers.

Ilir Gjoni is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience at Capital Preservation Partners, Inc. in Bronxville, NY. He has been with the firm since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate brokerage and property management through entities including Alphabet Realty, LTD and Adriatic Holdings LLC. Capital Preservation Partners serves individuals, corporations, trusts, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, providing tailored financial planning and portfolio management. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to construct portfolios and emphasizes ongoing monitoring and specialized planning services.

Kathleen Buske is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Valley Financial Management, Inc. and has worked at Hallmark Capital Management Inc since 2016. Valley Financial Management operates as Valley Digital Investor, providing discretionary portfolio management and automated implementation of model ETF portfolios through an online platform for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses client-provided information to generate target portfolios that it automatically implements and rebalances.

Justin Hod is a financial advisor with Revel Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at May Capital Group, L.L.C., Strategic Wealth Management Group, Bank of America, and Merrill. Revel Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and financial consulting to a range of clients, including individuals, families, and business entities. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that incorporates quantitative and qualitative analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and charting, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis with a focus on a high asset-to-client ratio.

James Korzik is a financial advisor with First Light Wealth Advisors, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including seven years at Ameriprise Financial Services prior to joining First Light Wealth Advisors in 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed private marine captain. First Light Wealth Advisors provides advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm combines fundamental and cyclical analysis with a derivative of Modern Portfolio Theory to construct discretionary client portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, debt securities, and real estate investment trusts.

Christian Carrillo is a financial advisor at Blue Ox Capital Management, Inc. in Tenafly, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Blue Ox Capital Management since 2015. Blue Ox Capital Management provides advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by selecting and directing them to third-party investment advisers and funds. The firm operates on a consultative, referral-oriented model without discretionary trading or custody of client assets.

Jennifer Kerr is a financial advisor at Podell Financial Group LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Slavic401k and Hollywood Firefighters Pension. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed realtor in New Jersey, dedicating a small amount of time monthly to that activity. Podell Financial Group LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance, managing both individual accounts and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Jonathan Varelas is a financial advisor at Sterling Legacy Advisors Inc. with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors LLC, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Since 2006, he has been an independent insurance agent specializing in various life and disability insurance products. Sterling Legacy Advisors Inc. is a New Jersey-based investment adviser providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and family office services to individuals, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm uses an individualized approach incorporating fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, option strategies, and may manage accounts on a discretionary basis.

Jason Armenti is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and Duncan Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with both firms since 2002. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, supporting affiliated advisors with operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management while allowing flexibility in portfolio construction.

Joseph Gallo is a CFP® professional at Fieldstone Money Management, Inc. with three years of advisory experience and over two decades as a CPA. He is based in Ossining, NY, and has maintained his CPA credentials since 2000. Fieldstone Money Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a combination of technical and fundamental analysis alongside various trading strategies. The firm manages approximately $9.1 million and integrates accounting and tax services through its principals, dedicating a significant portion of their time to these activities.

Seth Luxenberg is a financial advisor at Lexington Avenue Capital Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Kosmos Energy and Skibo Energy. Seth also serves in a non-investment role at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan. Lexington Avenue Capital Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension-consulting services for individuals, trusts, small businesses, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios using low-fee passive funds and ETFs, applying behavioral finance insights and a formal ERISA fiduciary framework for retirement-plan advice.