Brian Schwartz is a financial advisor with Flagstar Securities, Inc. in New York, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Signature Securities Group Corp. and HSBC, among others. He also serves as Group Director Investments and Senior Vice President at New York Community Bancorp. Flagstar Securities provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages roughly $784 million in discretionary assets and offers wealth management, a Managed Account Program, and retirement plan consulting, using a discretionary approach with documented Investment Policy Statements and diversified allocations including third-party managers.

David Gao is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Savvy with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Campbell Wealth Management, United Capital Management, and Merching Capital Management. Before entering the financial industry, he worked at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by quantitative tools and a proprietary technology platform.

Kyle Fischbach is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. He has seven years of industry experience and has held prior roles outside of financial services. Mr. Fischbach is an independent contractor for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and co-founded a group of independent business contractors called On The Fly, assisting Vermont businesses through grant-funded consulting efforts. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving about 17,800 clients. The firm offers investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory, operating both discretionary and consultative platforms.

Michael Mortellaro is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity and GFPC/AssetMark. He is also Senior Vice President of Planning at Simplicity Group, where he is involved in investment relations and insurance business activities. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers technology and operational solutions such as a private-label asset management software program and a third-party managed account platform.

David Weinerman is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Weinerman is also involved in insurance brokerage, earning compensation through sales of insurance products. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered 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 to meet diverse client needs.

Matthew Wolcott is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2006 to 2019 before joining Hennion & Walsh in 2019. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary management using a variety of investment strategies across multiple asset classes and provides financial planning services at no cost upon request.

Bryan Pinedo is a financial advisor with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, holding a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Merrill, Optima Fund Management, and Cerulli Associates. Bryan is based in New York, NY. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, collaborative planning process supported by third-party software and scenario analysis tools.

John Patterson is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with over 32 years of experience. He is currently with OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and LPL Financial. His outside activities include managing a business entity unrelated to investments. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a broad client base, including individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a client-specific investment approach with a mix of third-party managers, proprietary models, and technology integration for portfolio management and operational support.

Daniel Field is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Summit Financial, LLC and has held roles at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Fidelity. His career includes experience in financial planning and wealth advisory services. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client needs.

Meredith Lipman is a financial advisor at Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Her prior career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and involvement with organizations such as EmpowHer Purpose and the University of Southern California. Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an active, growth-oriented equity strategy managed by multiple independent portfolio managers who have full trading discretion.

Ryan Gaynor is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Leo Brokerage since 2020. Leo Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of diversified ETF model portfolios and systematic single-stock models, along with third-party managers, to implement specialized investment strategies.

Jason Condon is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC and Gitterman Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Vanderbilt Insurance Services in insurance sales on a limited basis. 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 investment management to independent managers while maintaining oversight and conducting regular reviews.

Sean Carmody is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Maxim Group LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of SHC Capital Management, LLC, an entity involved in a commercial real estate project. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and various institutional entities. The firm’s advisors customize investment strategies using a variety of asset types and platforms, combining individual approaches with third-party research.

Philip Roberts is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bleakley Financial Group, LLC, Private Advisor Group, LLC, and Round Table Services, LLC. Mr. Roberts serves as Treasurer and Board Member for Working for Women. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm uses a combination of proprietary investment models, third-party managers, and custodian-sponsored programs, managing the majority of client assets on a discretionary basis.

Joshua Murray is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kintra Wealth, LLC and previously spent 11 years at Commonwealth Financial Network and Tupler Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a coach for the Madison Girls Lacrosse team. Kintra Wealth serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pension plans, and corporations with wealth management and financial planning. The firm combines client interviews with model-driven asset allocation and fundamental security analysis to optimize tax efficiency and portfolio construction, managing approximately $1.5 billion in discretionary assets.

Alexander Derbes is a financial advisor at Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Gilder Gagnon Howe since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he provides occasional guidance to a healthcare data startup called Project Balmire. Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC offers discretionary portfolio management to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm employs an active, growth-oriented trading strategy focused primarily on stocks, combining fundamental and technical research, and manages both retirement wrap-fee programs and transaction-based non-retirement accounts.

Jaime Fals Jr. is a financial advisor with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Jefferies LLC since 2015. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a customized, collaborative planning process supported by third-party software and scenario analysis to develop comprehensive financial plans.

Michelle Begina is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of her advisory work, she is the author of *Deep Pockets: Creating Wealth from the Inside Out*, engaging in various promotional and educational activities related to the book. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial and estate planning. The firm utilizes a multi-team approach combined with institutional capabilities, employing customized model portfolios and third-party managers while managing a diverse set of investment tools.

Eric Serfaty is a financial advisor with Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. He is currently affiliated with both Insigneo Advisory Services LLC and its affiliated broker-dealer, Insigneo Securities LLC. Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, institutional clients, and banking institutions. The firm offers customized investment solutions such as discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, multi-asset portfolios, third-party manager oversight, and consulting services, employing a process that combines individual advisor allocations with firm-modeled portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee.

Matthew Borriello is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Arax Advisory Partners and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Transcend Capital Advisors. Borriello is also involved with Transcend Capital Insurance Services. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth manager with over 200 advisors overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services that combine internal and external management strategies.