Joseph Sladek is a partner at Sladek & Witek, LLP, with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 1994 and is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant, practicing full time in the affiliated CPA firm under the same name. Sladek & Witek, LLP is a fee-only advisory and accounting firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and traditional tax preparation services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm combines advisory services with an accounting practice, serving primarily non-high-net-worth clients through a disciplined investment approach and personalized service.

Thomas Hoffman is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Netherby Advisors LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice-chair of the board of managers and co-chair of the investment and financial management committee for the Fairmount Cemetery Association of Newark and Somerset Hills. Netherby Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and qualified plans, as well as sub-advisory support to banks and other advisers. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering globally diversified portfolios through various investment vehicles and maintaining regular monitoring and rebalancing.

John Hill is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Quorus Inc. since 2022 and previously held roles at Tegus and THE Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2014 to 2022. Quorus Inc. provides portfolio implementation and separately managed account management primarily to registered investment advisors, family offices, and small endowments, using technology to deliver personalized investment portfolios and automate rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting strategies.

Michele Dunbar is a financial advisor at Dunbar Associates, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial and Mass Mutual Investors Services, among other firms. Michele is based in Monroe, CT. Dunbar Associates provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis with a predominantly long-term investment approach while maintaining flexibility for client-specific needs.

Thomas Kerney is a financial advisor at Cooper Financial Services, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Key Bridge Compliance, LLC and Early Capital, LLC. Cooper Financial Services provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of charting, fundamental, and technical analysis to manage client portfolios tailored to their objectives and risk tolerance.

Lukasz Thieme is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Waypoint Financial, LLC and has previously worked at Fanton Hill Capital Management, LLC and Iridian Asset Management, LLC. Waypoint Financial, LLC offers investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and standalone fundamental research to individuals, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes passive investment management using diversified, low-cost index funds and ETFs, while also providing non-discretionary fundamental research and 401(k) participant education.

Bruce Ryan is a financial advisor at Noble Capital Management, Inc. with 50 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Advisory Group Equity Services Ltd and Source Capital Group, Inc. He also operates under the d/b/a RHK Capital. Noble Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and retirement planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing model portfolios focused on ETFs and mutual funds. The firm employs a model-based, ETF-centric approach with dynamic asset allocation guided by relative-strength analysis and daily market assessments.

Prashant Joshi is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Quorus Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Quorus, he worked at New York University Stern, Lazard, Parametric Portfolio Associates/Morgan Stanley, and BCCM Advisors. Quorus provides portfolio implementation and SMA management primarily to registered investment advisors and wealth managers, while also serving family offices, small endowments, and foundations. The firm leverages technology to deliver personalized portfolios and integrates models from internal and third-party providers, with capabilities including automated rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting.

Joseph Romano is a financial advisor at Eagle Wealth Advisors with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Aegis Capital Corp for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business development for a commercial lighting company and serves as CEO of a theatre and musical production company. Eagle Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and business consulting, utilizing a comprehensive investor profiling process and a range of investment approaches tailored to client needs.

Michael Butler is a financial advisor at Cooper Financial Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with both Cooper Financial Services, Inc. and CFS Securities, Inc. since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is a silent partner in Butler Insurance Group, LLC. Cooper Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, and technical analysis across various strategies, managing accounts mostly on a discretionary basis with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Justin Thomas is a financial advisor at Stableford Capital LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stableford Capital since 2016. Outside of advising, he is a member and owner of OPR Holdings, LLC, an entity established to receive income from his interest in Stableford Capital. Stableford Capital serves individual investors, including high-net-worth households and business owners, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, pensions, endowments, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and retirement-plan advisory, utilizing a committee-supported process focused on long-term returns and risk management.

Lauren Hauck is a financial advisor at CastleKeep Investment Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2026. CastleKeep Investment Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, high-net-worth individuals, and private investment companies with portfolio management, investment advisory, money manager search and monitoring, and investment analysis. The firm emphasizes a client-by-client approach, applying both qualitative and quantitative fundamental analysis, and manages approximately $921 million in assets.

Constance Velander is a financial advisor at Washington Trust Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Equitable Advisors and Merrill. Additionally, she serves as a consultant providing financial advice for divorcees through a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designation. Washington Trust Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm specializes in tailored discretionary portfolios and employs an investment approach that combines asset allocation, manager selection, and fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis across multiple asset classes.

Michael Herbert is a CFP® and ChFC® at Third View Private Wealth with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Third View Private Wealth in 2025, he held roles at PROCYON Advisors, LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Barnum Financial Group. Third View Private Wealth offers personalized investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments to deliver tailored strategies.

Jason Arena is a financial advisor with Investmark Advisory Group LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Investmark in 2026, he worked at Contour Mortgage as a mortgage loan originator and held roles at Umergence LLC, Gramercy Securities, Inc., Catum Advisory Group, and Merrill. Outside of investment advisory work, he is involved in financial modeling and analysis for two non-investment related companies, Luxury Zoo, LLC and AAA Office Furniture. Investmark Advisory Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and owners of 529 college savings and health savings accounts. The firm uses a combination of model strategies and advisor-directed allocations across various securities and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple custodial platforms.

Robbie Newman is a financial advisor at August Wealth Advisors LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at UBS Securities LLC for 10 years. August Wealth Advisors provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs customized portfolios using exchange-traded funds and individual equities with a generally long-term orientation, supported by ongoing discretionary oversight.

James Mahoney is a financial advisor with Investmark Advisory Group LLC in Shelton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investmark Advisory Group since 2017 and has prior experience with Investmark Advisory Services, Inc., Commonwealth Financial Network, and other firms. He is also a partner and trustee of Mahoney Sabol & Co. LLP, a CPA firm. Investmark Advisory Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, and owners of 529 college savings and health savings accounts. The firm uses a combination of model strategies and advisor-directed allocations across various asset types and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple custodial platforms.

Kimberly Giannone is a financial advisor with Innovative Asset Advisors Group holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Strategies Investment Advisor Services, Prime Capital Investment Advisors, and Guided Financial Strategies. Innovative Asset Advisors Group advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, and institutional entities, providing wealth and portfolio management alongside financial consulting and access to alternative investments. The firm employs a tailored, MPT-informed approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and macroeconomic analysis and uses a range of trading strategies including options and margin when appropriate.

Sigurd Bue is a financial advisor with First Affirmative Financial Network LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with First Affirmative Financial Network since 1999 and Affirmative Financial Services since 2004. First Affirmative Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other institutions through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm focuses on values-aligned and faith-based investing, integrating environmental, social, and governance factors in its portfolio construction while offering discretionary fiduciary investment management and financial planning services.

Conor Keenan is a financial advisor at August Wealth Advisors LLC in Westport, CT, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining August Wealth Advisors in 2026, he worked at Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2026 and has additional experience at United Parcel Service, Rolling Hills Country Club, and Purdue University. August Wealth Advisors provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $436.6 million in discretionary assets with a team of six advisors, focusing on customized portfolios that use both fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term investment approach.