Barry Ritholtz is a financial advisor with Ritholtz Wealth Management in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with five years of industry experience. He has been with Ritholtz Wealth Management since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is a self-employed writer and regular contributor to multiple media outlets. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a goal-based investment approach that incorporates diversified, low-cost ETFs and behavioral-finance principles alongside tactical overlays and alternative investments.

Lorenzo Aufiero is a financial advisor at NPA Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with NPA Asset Management since 2005 and Nationwide Planning since 2002. Outside of his advisory roles, he works as a child support investigator for the Nassau County Department of Social Services. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform. 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 and oversight of third-party sub-advisors.

William Martin is a Series 63 licensed advisor at Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC with three years of industry experience. He has been with Silvercrest since 2014. Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC provides investment management and family-office services to families and select institutional investors, including endowments and foundations. The firm combines proprietary equity and fixed-income strategies with outsourced CIO, due diligence, and quantitative risk analytics, tailoring investment solutions to individual client portfolios.

James Besaw is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He is a principal and the Chief Investment Officer at Gentrust, where he has worked since 2011, and also maintains a role at Old City Securities LLC. Besaw is involved with Catenary Asset Management, an affiliate of Gentrust that focuses on alternative investments. Gentrust provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, consulting, and concierge services to high-net-worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, and financial intermediaries. The firm manages approximately $4.46 billion in regulatory assets and employs a multi-team approach that combines fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis with a focus on asset allocation and risk management.

Fred Pisculli Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to this, he was with Aegis Capital Corp for nine years and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. for two years. He is based in New York, NY. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer operating a multi-team platform of about 131 advisors managing approximately $2.95 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm employs an open-architecture investment model combining internally managed strategies, co- and sub-advisory relationships, and a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Norman Adams is a financial advisor at Tocqueville Asset Management LP with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Tocqueville Securities L.P. since 2004. In addition to his portfolio management role, he provides equity market commentary as an independent consultant. Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. offers 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 bottom-up, value-oriented, and contrarian investment approach across multiple asset classes and is noted for its involvement with investment companies, private pooled vehicles, and its affiliated broker-dealer.

Patricia Serafin is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Maxim Financial Advisors and its affiliate Maxim Group LLC since 2007. Maxim Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and referrals to third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm employs various investment vehicles and analytical methods, offering both wrap-fee and non-wrap programs, and manages assets totaling over $386 million as of December 31, 2024.

Altin Tirana is a financial advisor at Gladstone Wealth Partners with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is also managing partner of Altin Tirana LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates retirement-plan services with institutional manager relationships and employs a range of investment approaches tailored at the representative level.

Jane Ircha is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Bronxville, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Aegis Capital Corp. since 2012 and also at Milton Skinner LLC since 2010. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and provides trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

Michael O'Connor is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of advisory work, he is a registered insurance agent, selling and servicing fixed insurance and annuity products. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, combining internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives.

Fan Chen is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Murdock Capital Partners Corp, Four Points Capital Partners LLC, Bio Pharmaceuticals, Inc, WestPark Capital Inc., and China Ginseng Holdings, Inc. 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, corporations, retirement accounts, sovereign wealth funds, and municipal governments. The firm’s representatives tailor advice based on client interviews and utilize various investment strategies and platforms, combining individual management styles with third-party research.

Franklyn Collymore is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2011 to 2018, as well as Leucadia Asset Management LLC and Jefferies LLC since 2018. 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 a customized, collaborative planning process that covers a wide range of topics including tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

Jean Pier Suarez is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and Spartan Capital, before joining A.G.P. in 2020. Suarez is also the owner and managing member of Suarez Advisory & Holdings, LLC. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a multi-team platform with approximately 131 advisors managing about $2.95 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach combining internally managed strategies and sub-advisory relationships, offering a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory.

Jonathan Lucente is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at HSBC Bank and Signature Securities Group, among others. Lucente holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and a range of institutional clients. The firm uses a long-term, open-architecture investment approach with discretionary portfolio management overseen by a Chief Investment Officer and offers additional services including tax and estate structuring and business consulting for multigenerational families and closely held businesses.

Pedro Ramirez Jr. is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Belpointe since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance producer with Belpointe Insurance, LLC. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Brian Cummins is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC. He has been with the firm since 2007. Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC is an SEC-registered wealth management firm that primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, as well as corporate pension plans, charitable organizations, and non-HNW clients. The firm manages approximately $8.04 billion in assets and provides services including financial planning, tax advice, portfolio management, family-office support, and outsourced CFO services.

Avi Deutsch is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Robertson Stephens Wealth Management with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Robertson Stephens since 2022 and previously held roles at Vodia Ventures II, Vodia Capital, and Lavan Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at TDO Capital, a real estate investment firm involved in commercial real estate transactions in the New York area. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individual clients, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to public and private funds. The firm combines individualized advice with centrally developed model portfolios and oversight by an Investment Committee, managing over $7 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024.

Alex Rusinowitz is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered Financial Analyst with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and RCA Capital Group. Rusinowitz is also associated with Monogram Wealth Partners, an entity involved in investment-related activities. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans through various managed accounts and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

Jonathan Siegel is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Stifel for 18 years before joining Alliance Global Partners in 2025. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners operates a multi-team platform with approximately 131 advisors managing around $2.95 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and brokerage services using an open-architecture investment approach that includes internally managed strategies, sub-advisory relationships, and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Jake Given is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Ernst & Young. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting.