Dennis Oconnor is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC for 10 years before joining Blackridge Asset Management and Peak Brokerage Services in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent with Top Advisors Group. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a network of investment adviser representatives utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and a turnkey asset management platform, with investment strategies that include asset allocation, rebalancing, and diversification.

Christopher Pollina is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Portfolio Medics, LLC since 2021. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2016 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a healthy snacks vending business during evenings and weekends. Portfolio Medics provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with a client focus on retail and small-business relationships.

Lauren Flemen is a CFP® at United Capital Financial Advisors with eight years of prior experience at Apexium Financial LP and five years at Atlantic Trust. She has been with United Capital since 2025. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using asset-allocation models developed by an Investment Policy Committee and offers portfolio customization for ESG and faith-based preferences.

Andrew Buttelman is a Series 63–licensed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Analysts and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and sole officer of Lifestage Wealth Advisors Inc., a company focused on office leasing and marketing. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a proprietary mutual-fund screening process and a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jacqueline Mallinson is a financial advisor with Verity Asset Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at The Leaders Group DBA Simplicity Investments and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, she operates Jackie’s Craft Room, a crafting business. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a model-driven investment process focusing on tactical asset allocation across diverse asset classes and offers both internally managed and third-party manager models.

Domingos Noya is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment, Great American Advisors, Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Employee Benefit Planners. He also works as an independent contractor selling fixed annuities and life insurance through several firms. Capital Analysts serves a range of retail and institutional clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Anthony Soldano is a financial advisor at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. with 20 years of experience, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been affiliated with Park Avenue Securities and The Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2006. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines portfolio management and financial planning into wealth management engagements and offers ERISA plan consulting along with fee-based insurance product services.

Brian Gordon is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Bohemia, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 45 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Lincoln Investment since 2017, Legend Advisory Corporation from 2011 to 2019, and Legend Equities Corporation from 1981 to 2017. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm offers discretionary investment management via an in-house research team and non-discretionary options through advisors and third parties, utilizing a proprietary mutual fund screening process.

Thomas Randello is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2007 and Kovack Securities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, Randello works as an enrolled agent providing accounting and tax preparation services and is involved in fixed insurance and annuities. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, utilizing a risk-based investment approach supported by both internally developed models and third-party managers.

Paul Lorentzen is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Cardea Capital Advisors, Liberty Partners Financial Services, National Securities Corporation, National Asset Management, and extensive tenure at Lorentzen & Trifari CPA's and Linder Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a president position at Lorentzen & Trifari, CPA's and Elite Wealth Management, though these roles are not investment related. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a variety of investment programs and manages approximately $4.21 billion in client assets through a team of about 173 advisors.

Nicholas Borkowski is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Holbrook, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment Planning, Voya Financial Advisors, and TD Bank. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm manages investments both on a discretionary basis through its in-house Investment Management & Research team and on a non-discretionary basis via advisors and third-party managers.

James Mallinson is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has held roles at The Leaders Group Inc (DBA Simplicity Investments), Eastern Wholesale Fence, and Bethpage Federal Credit Union among others. Outside of financial services, he is involved with Redhead Marketing Group Inc., where he has been active since 2019. Verity Asset Management is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a largely model-based investment process featuring tactical asset allocation across various asset classes and implements both internally managed specialty strategies and third-party models.

James De Lucia is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Quest Capital & Risk Management, Inc. and related advisory businesses since 2023. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with Snapper Inn, LLC for three years. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies with ongoing portfolio supervision, utilizing core and specialized model suites from providers such as BlackRock, Dimensional, and Vanguard, as well as advisor-directed and third-party sub-advised portfolios.

Matthew Pisani is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 63 license and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Pisani co-wrote a children’s rhyming book titled "Nala The Bulldog" and serves as Executive Director of the nonprofit Clean Slate Living, where he speaks on topics including bullying and addiction. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients including high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and businesses. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a combination of discretionary investment management and advisor-managed portfolios, supported by a proprietary mutual fund screening process and institutional relationships.

Hillard Saveth is a financial advisor with The Pinnacle Financial Group in Dix Hills, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with The Pinnacle Financial Group since 2013 and also maintains a long-standing affiliation with LPL Financial since 2003. The Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm constructs written Investment Policy Statements for clients and applies fundamental analysis across a broad range of instruments, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reviews.

Mark Knox is a CFP® with over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1983 and retired from active practice between 2017 and 2019. Knox is currently affiliated with Capital Analysts in Hauppauge, NY. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering 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 a proprietary mutual fund screening process and maintains institutional relationships that enhance its product offerings.

Kenneth King Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds a Series 66 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Lincoln Investment and Pasternak Baum & Co., Ltd. He is the owner of Kenny King Consulting Inc., an S Corporation focused on tax structuring and solo 401(k) plans for independent contractors. Capital Analysts serves a broad client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Borana Verardi is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Valley National Bank. Verardi’s career includes roles at Lincoln Investment since 2017 alongside her current position at Capital Analysts. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions and offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice. The firm combines discretionary investment management by an in-house team with advisor-managed solutions and emphasizes fiduciary responsibilities for retirement and tax-advantaged accounts.

Eric Weschke is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses, and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Kalos Capital and Financial Planning Associates, Inc. He is also president of Advanced Folio Capital Management. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plan participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages over $1.1 billion in client assets and employs an open-architecture investment platform utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis with a comprehensive range of investment tools.

Gene Panasenko is a financial advisor with Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Landolt Securities, Moloney Securities Asset Management, LPL Financial, and HSBC Securities. Outside of advising, he hosts a YouTube channel where he interviews professionals about their life experiences. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, employing a top-down investment process that integrates proprietary technical analysis and fundamental review. The firm utilizes multiple advisory teams, discretionary management, sub-advisers, and model portfolios to implement strategies.