Michael Mortellaro is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Simplicity Wealth since 2021 and previously at GFPC/AssetMark from 2016 to 2021. Mortellaro also serves as Senior Vice President of Planning at Simplicity Group, where he is involved in investment and insurance business activities. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, as well as other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, provides model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, and offers advisory services combined with technology and operational support for other advisers.

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.

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.

Sean Carmody is a financial advisor with Maxim Financial Advisors LLC in New York, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Maxim Group LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with SHC Capital Management, LLC, investing in a commercial real estate project. 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 retirement accounts. The firm uses various investment vehicles and analytical methods, serving both retail and institutional clients with assets under management totaling over $386 million as of December 31, 2024.

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.

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.

Peter Mckenna Sr. is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2018 and previously spent six years with HIGHLAND Financial Advisors, LLC. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios and supplementary strategies such as independent managers, private placements, and optional ESG integration.

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.

Kevin Mahn is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2004 and holds a Series 66 credential. Outside of his advisory role, Mahn serves on the Board of Directors Committee for NISCA, a nonprofit trade association in the wealth management industry, and acts as an Executive in Residence at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he mentors MBA students and guest lectures in corporate MBA programs. 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 employs a range of strategies across multiple asset classes and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing sub-account managers and model allocations under advisor oversight.

Jessy Mogro is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Snowden Lane Partners in 2021, Mogro worked at Wells Fargo Clearings Services and J.P. Morgan Securities. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and institutional clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial and estate planning. The firm combines multi-team scale with institutional capabilities and frequently employs third-party managers in customized investment strategies.

Teigyoku Springer is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. Their prior roles include positions at Sanctuary Advisors, Sanctuary Securities, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Springer volunteers on the election committee for Ridgewood, serving District 7 of Bregen County. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning for individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines traditional investment management with in-house accounting, tax services, and business coaching.

Jack Desantis Jr. is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience and has held roles at several firms, including Cetera Wealth Services and 1st Global Investment Advisor Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for multiple political candidate committees. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses firm-designed style allocation models overseen by an investment advisory committee and emphasizes tax-intelligent strategies and CPA-sourced referrals.

Barbara Tarmy is a financial advisor at Williams Jones Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Williams Jones Wealth Management since 2019 and previously worked at William, Jones & Associates, LLC from 2016 to 2019. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an officer at Quality House Wines. Williams Jones Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes concentrated portfolios with a focus on mid-to-large cap equities using a growth-at-a-reasonable-price framework and active, tax-aware fixed-income management.

Henry Zhai is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at several firms including Hudsonpoint Capital and Charterhouse Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Zhai Financial & Tax, providing tax preparation and financial planning services. Arete Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis, employing a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and utilizes third-party sub-advisers and a structured due-diligence process.

John Cooney Jr. is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Private Advisor Group, LLC. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of portfolio models and integrates technology and operational outsourcing in its service delivery.