Edward Chang is a financial advisor at Pledge Capital LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Pledge Capital since 2016. Pledge Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to a variety of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and managed investment pools. The firm employs a value-oriented strategy with a growth bias, focusing on equities and exchange-traded funds and using a bottom-up fundamental research process.

Gabriel Markiz is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising and over 30 years as a CPA. He is the owner of Markiz Wealth Management and also operates a separate CPA firm. He currently dedicates most of his time to his CPA practice while managing his financial planning business. Markiz Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation, global diversification, and tax-efficient implementation, with portfolios tailored to each client’s tax situation.

Brian Redican is the founder and sole advisor of Courseview Capital LLC in Bronxville, New York, with 27 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Arcadia Securities, Wilmington Capital Securities, and Lps Partners Inc before establishing Courseview Capital in 2020. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Courseview Capital LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, managing approximately $3.09 million across 11 accounts. The firm uses a discretionary approach with a concentrated equity orientation and also offers adviser selection services.

Simon Wu is a financial advisor at Edgewater Management Partners LLC in Fort Lee, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edgewater Management Partners since 2019. Edgewater Management Partners LLC provides discretionary investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and other entities, including a significant number of non-U.S. investors. The firm employs an equity long-short strategy using fundamental analysis combined with proprietary models, actively utilizing derivatives and leverage in managing tailored portfolios.

Brian Reddington is a financial advisor at R Squared IV with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Castleview Partners, LLC, David Lerner Associates, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally drives for Uber after market hours. R Squared IV is an independent investment advisory firm that provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and small institutions. The firm employs a quantitative, systematic investment process using multi-factor models and combines trend-following and mean-reversion signals, typically executing strategies through ETFs and index mutual funds tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Patrick Keane is a financial advisor at Nevis Equity Advisors LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Bank of America and Envoy Mortgage, and is involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as co-founding a parking information app and operating a guided-tour business. He is also a licensed mortgage loan originator. Nevis Equity Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment process is based on fundamental analysis with a long-term focus, incorporating individual stocks, bonds, alternative investments, and cryptocurrency when appropriate, and frequently selects and oversees unaffiliated independent managers as part of its strategy.

Vincent Travagliato is a financial advisor with WealthWise, LLC, an independent firm based in Mount Kisco, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he practices as a trust and estate lawyer. WealthWise, LLC provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on long-term trading strategies supported by charting, fundamental, and technical analysis. The firm prepares written Investment Policy Statements and conducts regular reviews without discretionary trading authority.

Tsemach Mishal is the sole advisor at Tam Capital Management Inc, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Tam Capital Management since 2010. Tam Capital Management provides discretionary investment supervisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs an aggressive, trading-oriented approach using equities, ETFs, options, derivatives, and leverage within separately managed accounts.

Gregory Prato is a financial advisor at Prato Capital Management with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in commercial real estate and aviation holding companies. Prato Capital Management provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and ERISA plans. The firm uses an asset-allocation framework combining strategic, dynamic, and tactical approaches, and offers portfolio management through both traditional advisory and wrap fee programs.

Jay Furst is a financial advisor at Forteris Wealth Management, Inc. with 4 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Forteris Wealth Management since 1993. Forteris Wealth Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $179.6 million in assets, employs customized portfolios including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and derivatives, and offers ongoing portfolio monitoring with regular reviews.

Paresh Shah is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Integrity Alliance, LLC, Lion Street Financial, Csenge Advisory Group, Kestra Financial, and Guardian Life Insurance. He serves on the board of the New York South Asian Chamber of Commerce and is a trustee for the Rotary Eye Institute in Navsari, India. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers fiduciary services and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan advisory, managing diversified discretionary portfolios that include equities, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Avraham Ziv is a financial advisor at Dorado Wealth Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Western International Securities, Inc., Northeast Asset Management LLC, and Northeast Securities, LLC. He also serves as a non-variable insurance agent. Dorado Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, and 401(k) participants, with plans to expand to pension funds, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis and utilizes third-party investment managers on the Schwab platform.

Carol Mammone Desimone is a financial advisor at Abbondandolo Wealth Management Corp with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Abbondandolo & Co since 2006. Desimone is also a Certified Public Accountant and occasionally provides clients with advice or products from her accounting practice. Abbondandolo Wealth Management Corp offers fee-only investment supervisory services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts. The firm follows a strategic asset-allocation approach using the SEI investment platform, emphasizing diversification and disciplined rebalancing.

Tom Homestead is a financial advisor at Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Integrity Alliance, LLC and Lion Street Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he provides fixed insurance coverage reviews and assists with Medicare supplement and fixed annuity sales. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC offers wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages discretionary portfolios with diversified allocations and provides ERISA 3(21) retirement plan advisory services tailored to plan sponsors and participants.

Francis Brown is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Abundant Wealth Management LLC, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to this, he held roles at TLG Advisors, Inc., The Smith Company, Inc., and The Leaders Group Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President and Founding Partner of Abundant Insurance Services and also provides individual tax preparation services. Abundant Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes Modern Portfolio Theory and long-term investing, offering comprehensive financial plans and a bi-weekly newsletter, “Advisor Stream,” as part of its client services.

Daniel Hickey is a financial advisor at Shelter Rock Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Shelter Rock, he worked at Dl Real Estate Advisors, LLC and Houlihan Lawrence, where he has also been an independent licensed real estate salesperson since 2015. Shelter Rock Management, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $206 million in assets, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across defined strategies and customized accounts, with a focus on goal-based planning and documented performance reporting.

Shamik Shah is a financial advisor at Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has experience working with Integrity Alliance and Merkkuri Wealth Advisors since 2022. Prior to his advisory roles, he held various positions including roles at Hunter College and The Coder School. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm typically manages discretionary portfolios using diversified allocations and acts as a fiduciary while offering specialized retirement plan advisory services.

Peter Debuona is a financial advisor with Buckram Securities Ltd in Locust Valley, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Buckram Securities since 2003. Buckram Securities Ltd primarily serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, IRAs, SEP accounts, self-employed 401(k) plans, and trusts, managing approximately $92.7 million across 133 accounts. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through its Buckram Wealth Management wrap fee program, using fundamental and technical analysis alongside third-party research to tailor equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance.

Gregory Werlinich is the sole advisor at Werlinich Asset Management, L.L.C. and holds a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. He has led Werlinich Asset Management since 1997. The firm provides discretionary investment management primarily to individuals, personal trusts, and charitable foundations, offering financial planning services that include income and estate tax planning, retirement and college planning, and insurance analysis. It serves both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, employing a top-down sector-rotation investment strategy focused on individual equities and select ETFs, with an emphasis on tax efficiency and personalized investment policies.

Sean Gelston is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at VII Capital Management LLC since 2014 and previously was employed by Tongore Management LLC from 2015 to 2019. VII Capital Management LLC manages discretionary equity portfolios for individuals, trusts, estates, and taxable business entities, while also advising a pooled investment vehicle. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach focused on publicly traded common stocks, offering standardized and customized portfolios with options for performance-based fees and the use of leverage and short selling.