Kristopher Smith is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC and has previously worked at Franklin Managed Options Strategies LLC, Franklin Templeton, and Legg Mason. O’Shaughnessy Asset Management is a quantitative institutional discretionary investment manager serving individual investors, financial advisers, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic, model-driven investment process and offers a customizable advisor platform alongside managed options overlays.

Ariel Materin is a financial advisor at Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bolton Securities Corporation, Bolton Global Capital, and Morgan Stanley in various roles from 2010 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner and president of an online tutoring school, mylearninglodge.com. Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management to individual, corporate, trust, and institutional clients, including banking and thrift institutions. The firm offers customized investment solutions that combine adviser-managed accounts with firm-modeled portfolios, utilizing a range of asset classes and strategies.

James Werner is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been with HRC Investment Services, Inc. since 2009. He is currently an advisor at Tsa Management Inc, a firm with a team of five advisors based in Glen Head, NY. Outside of his advisory work, Werner serves as Treasurer and Chairperson of the finance committee for the Youth and Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay and holds a governance role with Sagamore Junior Sailing, a nonprofit social club. TSA Portfolio Management provides investment supervisory services to individuals, retirement, and institutional accounts, emphasizing strategic asset allocation, quarterly rebalancing, and a combination of fundamental, qualitative, and technical analysis. The firm manages a broad mix of securities while limiting aggressive tactics and serves approximately 2,800 client relationships with $1.285 billion in assets under management.

James Mcgurren is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2019. Prior to this, he worked for Next Capital Management LLC for ten years. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients by providing wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services. The firm combines private fund sponsorship, sub-advisory relationships, and integrated tax and back-office offerings to deliver a distinctive service mix.

Alina Miska is a financial advisor at Cannell & Spears LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 63 designation with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Cannell & Spears since 2016 and previously at Foreside Fund Services LLC. Miska serves as a Client Service and Planning Manager, focusing on marketing, financial planning, client reporting, client services, and operations. Cannell & Spears LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, tax-exempt organizations, registered investment companies, and unregistered pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach based on fundamental research and concentrated security selection, customizing asset allocation and security choices to client objectives.

Francis Gilbride is a financial advisor with Greenwich Wealth Management, LLC in Greenwich, CT. He holds a Series 65 designation and has five years of industry experience, following a ten-year tenure at Bank of New York Mellon. Greenwich Wealth Management provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional entities. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and macro analysis, and manages portfolios using a variety of instruments and third-party managers.

Stephan Wessels is a financial advisor at Vontobel Swiss Financial Advisers with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas and Citigroup. Vontobel Swiss Financial Advisers provides wealth management and wrap-fee investment advisory programs to private individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, trusts, and business entities, serving both U.S. and non-U.S. clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary mandates managed by an in-house Investment Committee and is notable for its Swiss principal office, FINMA licensing, and affiliation with the Vontobel Group.

Christopher Takacs is a financial advisor at O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation. He has experience working at O'Shaughnessy since 2024 and previously held positions at BNY Mellon and StoneCastle Partners, LLC. O'Shaughnessy Asset Management is a quantitative, institutional discretionary investment manager serving individual investors, financial advisers, and institutional clients such as mutual funds, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a systematic, model-driven investment process and offers a customizable advisor-facing platform alongside multiple sub-advisory and affiliate relationships.

Anita Bosch is a financial advisor with Citizens Private Wealth and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has 20 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Citigroup Global Markets and multiple roles within the Citizens organization since 2020. She currently serves as a board member of the Moxxie Mentoring Foundation, where she assists in strategic planning and implementation. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, open-architecture investment approach, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with tax, estate, and business consulting services.

Gerald Ariyan is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and serves as Chief Executive Officer of Arax Investment Partners. Ariyan is also active as an independent director and chairman of the investment committee at Mass Mutual Trust Co. Ashton Thomas Securities is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.86 billion for over 2,200 clients through a team-based approach and offers a variety of program structures including wrap and non-wrap offerings, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts.

Maxwell Pohlman is a financial advisor at O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining O'Shaughnessy, he held roles at Censeo Consulting Group, Pennsylvania Sea Grant, and The Penn State University, among others. O'Shaughnessy Asset Management is a quantitative, institutional discretionary investment manager serving individual investors, financial advisers, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic, model-driven investment approach and provides a customizable platform for advisors, supported by multiple sub-advisory and affiliate relationships.

Nicholas Weiss is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Monogram Wealth Partners, Kuttin Wealth Management, and Aflac. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various managed accounts and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

Edgardo Martinez is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 11 years before joining Gladstone and LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Martinez is a business owner of Strictly Prestige Global Transport LLC, a non-investment-related company. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various investment programs, with an investment approach that combines individual securities, mutual funds, alternative investments, and tax-managed strategies, supported by due diligence from its Investment Committee.

William Eckrich is a financial advisor at Sapient Capital LLC in New York, NY, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Sapient Capital, Eckrich worked at Bofa Securities, Inc. and Plan Forward. Sapient Capital provides wealth management, financial planning, family office services, and sub-advisory support to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, foundations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses a long-term investment process combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios and serves as an adviser and sponsor to private funds and as a sub-advisor to registered ETFs.

Stephen Pedicini is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Federated Securities Corp. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm that serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by providing comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, including alternative strategies and trustee services. The firm combines discretionary account management with qualitative macro and fundamental analysis, and also acts as a private fund and institutional sub-adviser.

Frank B. Ackerman is a financial advisor at New Edge Wealth with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2021. Ackerman is also a managing member of Third Floor Asset Management, LLC. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as foundations, endowments, and other institutional or charitable clients. The firm offers comprehensive advisory services, including wealth strategy, financial planning, and portfolio management, utilizing a diversified investment approach that incorporates proprietary strategies and third-party managers.

Victoria Jung is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Robertson Stephens. She has held roles at multiple related entities within Robertson Stephens since 2022 and previously worked at CommunityAmerica Financial Solutions, United Nations Federal Credit Union Advisors, and State Farm Mutual Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner and principal of Sapientia Planning LLC, a rental property management business. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines individualized advice with model portfolios and oversight by an Investment Office and Committee, managing over $7 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024.

John D'arco is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Hallmark Capital Management Inc and has previously worked at Prudential and New York Life. He is based in Paramus, NJ. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.32 billion through a multi-advisor team. The firm serves institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, modular financial planning, and multiple wrap fee programs. Their investment process uses client-specific risk guidelines and a proprietary Valuation Analysis to guide tactical allocations and equity selections.

Joshua Bergman is a CFA® charterholder with one year of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Savvy and previously held positions at Allen & Company and Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized, primarily index-based investment plans alongside active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, incorporating third-party sub-advisers, fintech tools, and in-house tax and estate-planning support.

David Alfano is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Archer Investment Corporation since 2017, with prior experience at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he operates Alfano & Company CPA LLC, a CPA firm he has run since 1995. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm’s investment process includes comprehensive financial assessments and diversified portfolio construction across multiple asset classes, offering both discretionary management and model-driven strategies.