Brandon De Otaduy Nam is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at BlackRock Investments LLC and Golub Capital LLC. 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 manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates with affiliated financial businesses and product channels.

Christopher Badaracco is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Advisors Capital Management, LLC. He has previously worked with Rose Wealth Advisors, LLC and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a tax preparation business. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, providing discretionary portfolio management through customized accounts and model strategies. The firm combines macroeconomic analysis with fundamental and quantitative research and manages over $8 billion in assets across equity, fixed income, and tactical approaches.

Theresa Yarosh is a financial advisor at NPA Asset Management, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. Her career includes roles with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and International Planning Alliance, LLC. Outside of advising, she is co-director of fundraising for the Twilight Wish Foundation, a nonprofit organization that fulfills wishes for seniors living below the poverty level, and is the author of a book titled *The Great Economic Deception*. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, corporations, pension, and charitable accounts through a network of over 50 advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.065 billion in assets and offers multiple managed-account programs, third-party manager referrals, and access to a range of investment products.

Michael Karalewich is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with NPA Asset Management, LLC since 2006. He is also dually registered with Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc., an affiliated broker-dealer. NPA Asset Management, LLC serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension, and charitable accounts through a network of 51 advisors and approximately 2,293 client relationships, managing about $1.065 billion in assets. The firm offers multiple managed-account programs and access to various investment products, delivering advisory services through its Advisor’s Edge platform.

David Wood is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC since 2023, as well as positions at Jefferies Insurance Brokerage, Leucadia Asset Management LLC, Jefferies LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a customized, collaborative planning process using third-party software and scenario analysis to assist clients with various planning topics including tax, estate, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

Colin Carter is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Equitable, and AXA Advisors. Aegis Capital Corp. offers investment advisory and related financial services to individual and corporate clients, providing asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking services. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer, delivering advisory services through various sponsored programs and third-party platforms.

George Sarlanis is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Snowden Lane Partners, OSAIC, Royal Alliance, Interactive Brokers, Capital One Financial Advisors, and Edward Jones. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients, providing portfolio management, investment consulting, financial planning, and advisory programs. The firm offers customized model portfolios, third-party manager selection, and a range of investment tools, combining multi-team scale with institutional capabilities.

Samuel Brick is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Jefferies LLC, JPMorgan Distribution Services, Inc., Keybank, Flyer Enterprises, Artstreet Cafe, and Communion Of Saints School & Parish. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a customized, collaborative planning process that covers a broad range of financial topics.

Anastasios Thermos is a financial advisor at Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for eight years. Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm focuses on resource- and metals-oriented strategies, combining bottom-up fundamental analysis with top-down asset allocation, and offers both actively managed and index-based ETFs.

Robert Morgenthau is a financial advisor at Cannell & Spears LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Spears Abacus Advisors LLC since 2011. Morgenthau serves as an independent director for three mutual fund families sponsored by Davis Selected Advisors. Cannell & Spears provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and rollover advice to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach based on fundamental research and concentrated security selection, managing several billion dollars in client assets through a multi-team structure.

Michael Paley is a financial advisor with Klingman and Associates, LLC in New York, NY, holding four years of industry experience. He has been with Klingman and Associates since 2014 and also worked at Ridge Retirement Consultants, LLC from 2014 to 2016. 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 and uses an investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, with discretionary portfolio management and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, and alternative investments.

Jamie Sherr is a financial advisor at Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Facet Wealth, National Asset Management, and National Securities Corporation. He has been with Gilder Gagnon Howe since 2022. Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm focuses on active, growth-oriented trading strategies primarily involving stocks, combining fundamental and technical research, and serves clients through separately managed accounts and a retirement wrap-fee program.

Michael Allan is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2014. He previously worked at National Securities Corporation for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through B. Riley Wealth Tax Services. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $7.03 billion in client assets across 274 advisors, providing a broad range of services including financial planning, retirement solutions, and access to third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers multiple program structures with discretionary and non-discretionary management options, utilizing proprietary asset allocation models and various research methods.

Richard Walsh is a financial advisor at NPA Asset Management, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining NPA Asset Management in 2014, he worked at Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform, combining advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation and oversight of sub-advisors.

Jacqueline Townsend is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at The Investment Center, Inc. and Innovation Boosters. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and coaches at Jax First Mile LLC, a business focused on running coaching, and also works at Pizza One, a restaurant. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and various business entities. The firm employs a customized, collaborative planning process utilizing third-party financial planning software and serves clients through a fiduciary planning role distinct from implementation and execution.

Eivind Olsen is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors and has previously worked at Smith Asset Management Group. Olsen serves as Honorary Consul for Norway in Dallas, focusing on enhancing business and cultural relationships between Texas and Norway. Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and financial intermediaries. The firm utilizes a proprietary ETF model portfolio approach and offers strategies emphasizing large-cap value and fixed income with varied asset allocation techniques.

Stephanie Hayes is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC since 2024 and previously spent over 16 years with Commonwealth Financial Network and three decades at Creative Financial Planning, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she is also an insurance agent. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often delegating day-to-day management to independent managers while maintaining oversight and formal annual reviews.

Michael Rome is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Ingalls Investment Management, LLC and also manages money for an outside client, Shay Capital. Previously, he worked at Romen Capital Management and operated as a self-employed advisor. Ingalls Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs diverse asset management styles and offers services such as financial planning, sub-advisory, and portfolio consulting.

Garrett Hayward is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of experience at Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC and an additional year at Forester Capital LLC. He is based in New York, NY. Douglass Winthrop Advisors provides customized investment management primarily to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, endowments, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on equity and balanced strategies using a five-filter methodology and maintains a Sustainable Equity Strategy with an environmental value filter.

Nathaniel Fierstein is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He has been with Hamlin Capital Management, LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management from 2016 to 2019. Hamlin Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, including private funds and a registered mutual fund. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes current income through a combination of high-yield equities and bonds, using fundamental analysis and proprietary tools, and it serves a diverse client base including municipal issuers and obligated persons.