Richard Taylor is a financial advisor at Plan First Wealth LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at DeVere USA INC. from 2015 to 2018 before joining Plan First Wealth in 2018. Plan First Wealth serves individual clients and families, specializing in British expatriates living in the United States. The firm addresses cross-border financial issues related to UK domicility and provides investment management and financial planning services, including advisory services through the Betterment for Advisors platform.

Daniel Griffin is a financial advisor at Wesfair Advisory Group, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has held leadership roles at Wesfair Advisory Group and affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of JH Solutions LLC DBA Wesfair Tax, a company providing accounting and tax preparation services, and owner of Wesfair Agency, Inc., a property casualty insurance firm. Wesfair Advisory Group provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis, emphasizing individualized investment strategies and quarterly reviews, and maintains affiliations with licensed insurance and tax services.

Kenneth Marshall is a financial advisor at Development Group LLC with 23 years at the firm and 5 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 66 and Series 65 licenses. Development Group LLC provides non-discretionary investment consulting and research services to middle-market institutional clients, including corporations, foundations, and endowments. The firm utilizes quantitative and risk-analytic methods to offer asset allocation advice, advisor selection, due diligence, and portfolio modeling without managing client assets directly.

I help pre-retirees and early retirees who need assistance making their money last in order to secure the retirement lifestyle they envision. By using a combination of comprehensive financial planning and investment management services I help my clients think through difficult financial tradeoffs and come up with solutions that provide peace of mind. If you are looking for someone you can trust to explain complicated financial issues in a clear way and want to delegate your investment program to a financial advisor, you’ve come to the right place. ★ WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT I was previously an art director at Money Magazine and Mutual Funds Magazine where I worked for nearly 12 years helping readers better understand personal finance topics. I am adept at making complex financial issues easy to understand, love solving problems, and skilled at keeping people on task to accomplish their goals. As a career changer and father of two teenage boys, I know what it takes to care for a family while simultaneously working toward achieving personal goals. I truly enjoy collaborating with my clients and helping them transition into their vision of a successful retirement. ★ SPECIALTIES • Retirement Planning • Portfolio Management • Approaching Retirement • Late-Career • Retirement Income Planning • Asset Allocation Strategies • Fund Selection • Ongoing investment monitoring • Life Transitions • Sudden Money Situations • Dealing with the loss of a spouse • Dealing with an Inheritance • Dealing with Stock Options • Help with 401(k) and IRAs • College Education Planning • Cash Flow Planning • Coordination with other professionals

James Cook is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at TJT Capital Group, LLC. He previously worked at JC Capital Advisors Group LLC and has been with TJT Capital Group for 17 years. Cook is also the editor of the newsletter The Investors Strategist. TJT Capital Group provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation and mutual fund and ETF selection. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage accounts aligned with four objective profiles and oversees approximately $294 million in assets under management.

John Sloan is a financial advisor at Joseph P. Lucia & Associates, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with Joseph P. Lucia & Associates since 2008. Joseph P. Lucia & Associates serves individuals, including high net worth clients, and small businesses by providing integrated wealth management services such as portfolio management, financial planning, insurance planning, and estate planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with both long-term and tactical trading strategies, maintaining a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Michael Madorsky is a financial advisor at Grant Wealth Advisors LLC in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience working with Amberwave Capital Management, Orsid Realty, and Atreaus Capital Management, with a total of one year at Grant Wealth Advisors. Grant Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a range of investment strategies including equities, mutual funds, fixed income, ETFs, real estate funds, private placements, and venture capital. The firm employs various analytical methods and offers complex investment vehicles while maintaining a distinctive practice that includes free financial planning for portfolio management clients and a refusal to accept performance-based fees.

Michael Durante is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Infiniti Wealth Management in Brewster, NY. He has been with Durante & Waters, LLC since 2003. Infiniti Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm focuses on asset allocation and diversification, using mutual funds and ETFs alongside low-correlation securities, and emphasizes tax- and cost-efficiency without attempting to time the market.

Financial planning isn’t just about accumulating wealth — it’s about making thoughtful decisions with your money so it supports the life you want to live. As a fee-only financial planner, I work with individuals and families who want clarity and confidence around their financial decisions. My role is to help organize the many moving parts of your financial life and guide you through important choices about saving, investing, taxes, retirement, and major life transitions. Many people feel overwhelmed by financial complexity. My goal is to simplify those decisions and help you move forward with a clear plan. Financial planning is not a one-time event — it’s an ongoing process. As your life evolves, your financial strategy should evolve with it. A Planning Philosophy Focused on “Return on Life” I believe financial planning should help people maximize their Return on Life, not just their investment returns. Money is a tool that should support meaningful experiences, opportunities, and the things that matter most to you. My approach focuses on helping clients: • Align financial decisions with their personal values • Build financial security and independence • Spend intentionally on experiences and priorities • Navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence The goal is to help you feel confident that your financial life is supporting a life that is both meaningful and sustainable. How I Help Clients My work focuses on comprehensive financial planning, which may include: • Retirement planning and income strategies • Investment planning and portfolio guidance • Tax-aware financial strategies • Insurance and risk management • Cash flow and savings planning • Guidance through major financial decisions Rather than focusing on individual financial products, my role is to help you see how all the pieces of your financial life fit together. What It’s Like to Work Together Financial planning works best as an ongoing partnership. As your advisor, I aim to serve as a thoughtful guide and sounding board as questions arise and decisions need to be made. My goal is to help you stay organized, informed, and confident as your financial life evolves. A Fee-Only Fiduciary Approach As a fee-only financial advisor, I do not receive commissions from financial products. My advice is independent and designed to support my clients’ goals and best interests. The focus of my work is building long-term relationships centered on clarity, education, and thoughtful

Mary Jo Collabolletta is a financial advisor with The David J. Yvars Group Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has been with the firm and its predecessor since 2004. The David J. Yvars Group Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations, providing discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm constructs customized portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing strategies that may include long- and short-term transactions, option writing, margin, and rebalancing.

Joseph Gallo is a CFP® professional at Fieldstone Money Management, Inc. with three years of advisory experience and over two decades as a CPA. He is based in Ossining, NY, and has maintained his CPA credentials since 2000. Fieldstone Money Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a combination of technical and fundamental analysis alongside various trading strategies. The firm manages approximately $9.1 million and integrates accounting and tax services through its principals, dedicating a significant portion of their time to these activities.

Seth Luxenberg is a financial advisor at Lexington Avenue Capital Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Kosmos Energy and Skibo Energy. Seth also serves in a non-investment role at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan. Lexington Avenue Capital Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension-consulting services for individuals, trusts, small businesses, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios using low-fee passive funds and ETFs, applying behavioral finance insights and a formal ERISA fiduciary framework for retirement-plan advice.

Robert Zsolt Kazinczy Vamos is a financial advisor with VII Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at VII Capital Management since 2022 and operates an online photography sales business. VII Capital Management provides discretionary equity portfolio management for individuals, trusts, estates, and taxable business entities, specializing in a bottom-up fundamental research approach focused on publicly traded common stocks. The firm offers multiple portfolio strategies, including performance-based fee options, and manages both separately managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles.

Asheem Asthana is a financial advisor at Tandem Capital Management, Inc. with 9 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Tandem Capital Management for 28 years. Tandem Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial and wealth planning for individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm employs an actively managed, growth-at-a-reasonable-price equity approach combined with selective fixed-income security selection and integrates wealth planning into portfolio management.

Sarah Schroeder is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Coinbase Advisors with six years of prior experience at AQR Capital Management and roles at One River Digital and Coinbase Asset Management. She has been with Coinbase Advisors since 2026. Coinbase Advisors offers automated, internet-based investment recommendations to clients with active Coinbase trading accounts, providing model-driven advice on equities, derivatives, and digital assets while leaving trade execution decisions to clients. The firm uses proprietary Large Language Models with human oversight and conducts periodic reviews of recommendations.

Christopher Desposito is a financial advisor at Michael J. Porro & Co. Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at the firm since 2009. Michael J. Porro & Co. provides investment management and financial planning services to individual clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses a structured six-step financial planning process and actively manages diversified portfolios, offering ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and coordination with outside professionals when appropriate.

Cody Laidlaw is a financial advisor at DBA Seaside Financial & Insurance Services with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Seaside Advisory Services, Inc. since 2021 and has been involved with Belpointe since 2013. Outside of advisory work, Laidlaw serves as Head of Investor Relations for Belpointe Real Estate Development, a private equity firm specializing in real estate development. Seaside Financial & Insurance Services primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension plans, businesses, charities, and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, using a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis to inform its long-term and occasional short-term investment strategies.

Joseph Dowling is a financial advisor with The Dowling Group Wealth Management in Greenwich, CT, holding 36 years of industry experience. He has been with The Dowling Group since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance agency, holds a real estate broker license, and owns an income tax preparation firm. The Dowling Group Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party adviser selection services to individuals, pensions, and business entities. The firm emphasizes goal-based planning using fundamental and technical analysis, primarily pursuing long-term investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Shannon Blanchard is a Series 65-registered financial advisor at Shamrock Financial Services with two years of industry experience. She has been with Shamrock Financial Services since 2018, with prior work including a role at WorldTeach in 2017 and experience in the hospitality sector from 2012 to 2016. Shamrock Financial Services is a state-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management focused on ETF-based model portfolios. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach combined with strategic asset allocation, and offers educational seminars and wrap-fee program sponsorship, utilizing third-party sub-advisers for portfolio implementation and rebalancing.

Amelia King is a financial advisor at Grant Wealth Advisors LLC in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Oceanus Capital Partners, Diamond Standard, Exante Data, and Market Compass LLC. Grant Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, emphasizing equities alongside mutual funds, fixed income, ETFs, real estate funds, private placements, and venture capital. The firm applies various analytical methods and employs strategies ranging from long- and short-term trading to margin and options transactions.