Elena Lepeshkova is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fiducioso Advisors, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and E*Trade Capital Management. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through its Guided Pathways program, which utilizes investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Keith Nebel is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 22 years of industry experience and has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department and sits on the board of directors for Lil’ Bravest, a charitable organization supporting children affected by cancer and other childhood diseases. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients, offering portfolio management and advisor-managed solutions through a nationwide network. The firm delivers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management supported by proprietary screening tools and maintains institutional relationships with major custodians and plan sponsors.

Rochelle Wagenheim is a financial advisor at Ingalls Investment Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. from 2015 to 2018 before joining Ingalls & Snyder LLC in 2018. Ingalls Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a range of clients, including individuals, financial institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs diverse asset-management styles and manages accounts using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering services that include portfolio consulting, private placements, and donor-advised fund programs.

Daniel Winters is a financial advisor at Savvy with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and approximately two years of experience in the financial services industry. His prior experience includes roles at Merit Financial Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, as well as five years of service in the United States Marine Corps. Savvy serves individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations with investment and financial planning services. The firm employs a primarily index-based, long-term investment approach supplemented by active equity and tax-aware direct indexing strategies, integrating third-party sub-advisers and fintech tools to build customized client plans.

Michael Kissi is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at RBC Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Oppenheimer. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and related financial services to a diverse client base including individual and corporate clients, offering asset management, financial planning, brokerage, and occasional investment banking services. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, with a notable focus on non-discretionary advisory accounts and active broker-dealer operations.

Wesley Ford is a financial advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including BrightHouse Financial, ProEquities, Inc., and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a successor trustee. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.0 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of account platforms and employs various investment strategies, serving clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Zbynek Kozelsky is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Arax Investment Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of DN Athletics, LLC, an apparel and retail business. Ashton Thomas Securities is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment management and retirement plan consulting services through a team of 18 advisors and manages approximately $1.86 billion across multiple program structures.

Ying Zhang is a financial advisor at Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Gilder Gagnon Howe since 2015. Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an active, growth-oriented trading strategy focused primarily on stocks, combining fundamental and technical research while managing separate client accounts.

Triana Raquel Arellano is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Insigneo Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to a variety of clients including individuals, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, collaborative planning process utilizing third-party software and Monte Carlo simulations to support goal-based financial analysis.

Bruce Resnik is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Summit Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. from 2008 to 2018. Resnik is also a notary public, providing notarization services for family and personal documents. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client approval and advisor-led monitoring.

James Wright is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in a technology services company, Bbot Inc. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and emphasizes individual, corporate, and retirement plan business.

Jeffrey Morrison is a financial advisor at Lifemark Securities Corp. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been president of Classic Benefit Planners, Ltd. since 2005. Morrison is also an attorney with over 50 years in legal practice, performing occasional legal work alongside his advisory role. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment programs including Unified Managed Accounts, Separately Managed Accounts, and Advisor as Portfolio Manager services, with client suitability assessments and tailored risk management.

Jeffrey Faller is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Capital Analysts. He has worked with Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of The Faller Company LLC, which is involved in the sale and service of life and health insurance. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and businesses, providing portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team using proprietary tools.

Jimmy Khaski is a financial advisor at Maxim Financial Advisors LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Maxim Group LLC in 2024, he worked at PHX Financial Inc from 2021 to 2024. Khaski is also associated with Baruch College since 2016. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and various institutional entities. The firm’s representatives customize investment strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, options, and active reallocation, combining their styles with third-party research and model providers.

Joseph Zock is a financial advisor at Tocqueville Asset Management LP with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Tocqueville Securities L.P. since 2006, where he serves as a portfolio manager. Tocqueville Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, registered investment companies, and public pension plans. The firm employs a multi-team investment approach focused on bottom-up, value-oriented, and contrarian strategies across various asset classes and is notable for its extensive involvement with investment companies, private pooled vehicles, and affiliated broker-dealer operations.

Marc Milic is a CFP® professional at Douglas C. Lane & Associates with four years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2002. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services for high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on individual equity securities and fixed income, supported by proprietary fundamental research and a flexible long-term investment approach.

Damon Varady is a financial advisor with SEIA who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at firms such as Royal Alliance Associates and Invest Financial Corp. He also serves as co-trustee of a family irrevocable trust. SEIA is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with approximately 142 advisors serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a structured investment process combining strategic and tactical allocation across discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs.

Wendell Cayton is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Snowden Lane Partner, Triad Advisors, Inc., and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a part-time ski instructor at Sun Valley Ski School and is chair of a scholarship committee within the Hailey Rotary Club. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning services, combining multi-team scale with institutional capabilities and frequent use of third-party managers.

Thomas Haggerty is an investment advisor representative with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life, LPL Financial, and Private Advisor Group. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as a board member for a residential apartment complex in Woodside, NY. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction and acts as both sponsor and overseer of wrap-fee programs and sub-advisor relationships.

Matthew Nurnberger is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC in Bronx, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Santander Bank, The Village Bank, and LPL Financial. He also has experience outside financial services, having worked at Russell's Garden Center and the West Suburban YMCA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across about 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, primarily targeting retail investors through platforms such as the FMAX wrap-fee program co-sponsored by Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.