Maria Govea is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family-owned Italian kitchen cabinet import business as a partner. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm offers a customized, collaborative planning process covering topics such as tax and estate planning and uses third-party software and simulations to illustrate financial outcomes.

Dylan Kluender is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Ritholtz in 2019, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Kennan Ash, LLC. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and college financial planning. The firm employs a goal-based investment process focused on asset allocation and behavioral finance, using diversified, low-cost ETFs along with tactical overlays and alternative investments, and offers digital platforms for model portfolio management and risk profiling.

Kyle Stawicki is a financial advisor at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with SAX Wealth Advisors, formerly SMF Financial Advisors, since 2006. Kyle holds a Series 65 designation. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, employee benefit plan advisory, and specialized consulting to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, low-cost passive mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by customized fixed-income portfolios and third-party sub-advisers.

Steven Frerichs is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, he held various positions outside the financial industry, including roles at Paradise Grills and The Screen Depot. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm uses a range of strategies across multiple asset classes and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with additional services including financial planning and supervisory services to unit investment trusts.

Ava Steiner is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Jefferies LLC as well as involvement with The College of New Jersey Football Program. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities, using a customized, collaborative planning process supported by third-party financial planning software and analytical tools.

Lynn Sperandeo is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush in 2023, she worked at B. Riley Wealth Management and B. Riley Wealth Advisors from 2015 to 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public and is a member of the Council of Greenburgh Civic Associations. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, providing brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, among other areas.

Leonard Dandridge is a financial advisor at Regal Investment Advisors LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cornerstone Financial, Zyntex Inc, IRhythm Inc, and InfuSystem Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience as a sales associate in retail. Regal Investment Advisors LLC, operating as LionShare, provides discretionary investment management services through independent advisers to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers proprietary and third-party model portfolios and grants discretionary authority to implement and manage these strategies on behalf of clients.

John Tsoukalas is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2001 and also has a long-standing role at Kean University since 1999. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a variety of programs including wrap-fee portfolio management and personalized UMA, using both fundamental and technical analysis across multiple asset classes.

James Colleary is a financial advisor with NPA Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc. since 2010. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers managed-account programs including Advisor Managed accounts, MA Direct third-party sub-advisor programs, and MA Custom AdvisorFlex model portfolios. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, combining advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation.

Jarita Liang is a financial advisor with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Jefferies LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, Moelis & Company LLC, and Goldman Sachs. 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 supported by third-party software and statistical analysis tools to assist clients with a range of financial planning needs.

Keith Schaber is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of advising, he operates College Point Tax Service, providing tax preparation services, and serves as a trustee and executor for the Harvey Whiting Trust and Estate. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors through financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with a range of account management options and routinely monitors third-party managers.

Valerie Peck is a financial advisor at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining SAX Wealth Advisors in 2024, she was with Peck Financial Advisors for 11 years. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, employee benefit plan advisory, and specialized consulting to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach is evidence-based, focusing on globally diversified, low-cost passive funds and ETFs, and includes customized fixed-income portfolios and use of third-party sub-advisers when appropriate.

Brian Power is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Summit Financial, LLC since 2025 and previously spent 15 years at Gateway Advisory, LLC. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, providing both discretionary and consultative service models.

Edward Bonner is a financial advisor at Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd. Prior to his current role, he held positions in resource exploration and at the Colorado School of Mines. Outside of investment advisory, Bonner maintains a blog called Father Ocean. Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles, focusing on natural-resource and precious-metals businesses. The firm offers tailored portfolios combining bottom-up fundamental analysis with top-down asset allocation, including strategies with physical commodities exposure.

Patrick Conroy is a financial advisor with Savvy, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, Bank of America, Merrill, and self-employment for over a decade. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily index-based, long-term investment approach complemented by active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and technology platforms to support customized client solutions.

Adam Goldberg is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2023 and previously held roles at Beacon Trust and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, employee benefit plan advisory, and specialized consulting to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, low-cost passive funds and ETFs, complemented by customized fixed-income portfolios and the use of third-party sub-advisers.

Daniel De Riso is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Advisors Capital Management, LLC. He has no prior industry experience and has worked at ABCO Peerless Sprinkler Co since 2019. Outside of finance, he owns RG Entertainment, LLC, an online retail business selling furniture and beauty products through social media platforms. Advisors Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized private accounts and model strategies, employing a combination of top-down macro and bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Luis Tascon is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Bancolombia Capital Advisers, Safra National Bank of New York, Raymond James & Associates, and Jefferies LLC. Luis is based in New York, NY. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers customized, collaborative planning that covers various financial topics and utilizes third-party software to support probability-based outcomes in its analyses.

Robert Armstrong Jr. is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC in Parsippany, NJ, holding a Series 63 license and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Summit Financial since 2018 and with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2018. Armstrong also operates a personal LLC and offers insurance products as a broker through multiple companies. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving nearly 17,800 clients. The firm provides investment advisory and portfolio management programs with both discretionary and consultative services, supporting customized allocations and held-away account management.

Kyle Joyce is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2011 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hennion & Walsh provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and employs a variety of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.