Robert Rafford Jr. is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 58 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with B. Riley Wealth Advisors and its affiliate since 2015. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to individual clients, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various programs including Advisor-as-Portfolio-Manager, third-party managed programs via Envestnet, and internally managed models, overseeing approximately $4.21 billion in client assets.

Timothy Daly is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently with Greenspring Advisors, LLC. He has prior experience at Wealthstream Advisors, Inc. and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a certified public accounting firm specializing in tax preparation. Greenspring Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a multi-disciplinary investment approach and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Michael Dejana is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation and Bolton Global Capital in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bolton in 2017, he worked at J Safra Asset Management from 2015 to 2017. He is also the owner of AiM Fidelis Asset Management LLC and serves as plan sponsor and trustee of the AiM Fidelis 401(k) plan. Bolton Global Asset Management provides asset management and financial planning to individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management through a network of independent advisers, employing various investment strategies primarily involving mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

James Lamar is a financial advisor at Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Gilder Gagnon Howe since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-founder and advisor of AT4k, a healthcare diagnosis business, where he advises on operational execution. Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC provides discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and various retirement and non-retirement accounts. The firm employs an active, growth-oriented trading strategy focused primarily on stocks, combining fundamental and technical research, and operates both advisory and broker-dealer activities.

Kenan Kashlan is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Summit Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. from 2009 to 2018. Kashlan also offers insurance products through affiliated companies. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team, SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm provides a blend of discretionary and consultative investment management services, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing various portfolio management programs and third-party platforms.

Alexandra Labagh is a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Bank. Alexandra has been with Bailard since 2023. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing multi-asset diversification through a combination of quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and sustainable investing options, serving high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and various pooled investment vehicles.

Michael Jensen is a CFP® and ChFC® with Series 63 licenses, currently serving as a financial advisor at Douglas C. Lane & Associates. He has seven years of experience in financial services, including prior roles at Charles Schwab and Pinnacle Financial Services, Inc. Jensen has also worked in design management and spent four years at Delaware Valley University. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes proprietary fundamental research and offers customized portfolios with a long-term investment approach across equity and fixed income, as well as financial planning and access to third-party cash, credit, and insurance solutions.

Craig Laub is a Certified Financial Planner® with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Klingman and Associates, LLC since 2005 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Laub is also a licensed insurance agent involved in non-variable insurance sales. Klingman and Associates provides wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $4.84 billion in assets across 14 advisors and about 655 clients, employing a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with discretionary portfolio management and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Paul Carrano is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and Ameriprise Financial Services from 2010 to 2018. Outside of advising, he is involved with Certainty Tax Advisors, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and corporations. The firm uses fundamental analysis and combines long-term and short-term trading strategies, managing portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Essa Athar is a financial advisor at Flagstar Securities, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at multiple firms, including Merrill and Citigroup, along with roles at Flagstar’s affiliated entities. His background also includes academic positions at Columbia University. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discretionary management approach, utilizing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and third-party managers, and reported approximately $784 million in discretionary assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Matthew Kolakowski is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes seven years at Wetherby Asset Management and an earlier role at MSI Financial Services, Inc. He is based in New York, NY. Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, global diversification, and a core-satellite investment approach that incorporates active management, tax-aware strategies, and alternative investments.

Young Ai Choi is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. She has been with B. Riley Wealth Advisors since 2022 and has also worked at B. Riley Wealth Management since 2015. The firm manages approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through about 274 advisors and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. B. Riley Wealth Advisors offers a broad range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party management strategies.

Donato Cuttone Jr. is a financial advisor at Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at iHeart Media and served in the U.S. Army. He is also involved with Cuttone Enterprises, LLC. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities through investment supervisory services and managed programs. The firm utilizes a web-based AdvisorNXT platform that combines Modern Portfolio Theory-based ETF/ETN allocations with fundamental and technical strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Paige Rimer is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC since 2021. Prior to this, she worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2017 to 2021. She also has experience from Xavier University in roles including a phonathon position and other capacities from 2013 to 2017. Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC provides comprehensive wealth and portfolio management primarily to high net worth individuals, with occasional clients including corporate pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs long-term investment strategies with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice along with in-house tax, outsourced CFO, and trustee services.

Kristopher Venne is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ritholtz Wealth Management since 2013 and is also associated with RWM Insurance Services, LLC since 2018. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a partial owner of Compound Media, Inc., a content marketing company. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a goal-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and behavioral finance, utilizing diversified ETFs, tactical overlays, and alternative investments, and operates both advisor-led services and digital platforms for portfolio implementation and management.

Albert Velez is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, Velez serves as CFO-Treasurer of PNV Industries LLC, a commercial general contractor, where he manages financial risk and reporting. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary model solutions, and third-party money managers, supported by integrated technology platforms.

Kevin Allen is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC in New York, NY. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including 13 years with Maxim Group LLC. 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, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm employs various investment vehicles and analytical methods, offering both wrap-fee and non-wrap programs, and serves less common institutional clients such as other investment advisers and sovereign wealth funds.

Damany Henry is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at National Securities Corporation for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns DEH Advisors, a business used solely for tax and bill pay purposes. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, uses third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Bryan Duffy is a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Kestra Investment Services, Cetera, and Peller Wealth Management. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies using model asset allocations, third-party managers, and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Irene Lam is a financial advisor at Core Planning with a Series 65 designation and over a decade of industry experience, including 12 years at Intesa Sanpaolo IMI Securities and shorter tenures at BBVA and other firms. She joined Core Planning in 2026. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning and wealth management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses a tailored investment approach with model portfolios and rule-based rebalancing tools to manage client accounts.