Deepak Alur is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been involved with firms including Madison & Main Advisors LLC, Atlas Advisory Group LLC, and Scher Financial Group. Additionally, he is a partner at Madison & Main Advisors, a business involved in insurance and investment advising. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and financial professionals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house portfolio management and third-party sub-advisors, supported by comprehensive client information gathering and ongoing account monitoring.

James Hunt is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Tocqueville Asset Management LP since 2000, serving as a portfolio manager. Hunt is also a board director of Sofina USA. Tocqueville Asset Management LP provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, registered investment companies, private pooled vehicles, insurance companies, and public pension plans. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented, and contrarian investment approach through multiple independent investment teams.

Michael Strafford is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at NPA Asset Management, LLC since 2004. He is also a CPA and has been involved in tax return preparation and life insurance services through Zenith Marketing since 1991. Strafford holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and maintains dual registration with NPA Asset Management and Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform, serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation, often utilizing approved sub-advisors for trading while retaining supervisory oversight.

Christian Gallo is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC, Oppenheimer, and Equitable Advisors. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management, investment consulting, financial and estate planning, and employs a multi-team approach with a broad range of investment tools and third-party manager relationships.

Lisa Manzolillo is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and nonprofit entities, endowments, and foundations by providing wealth management, investment consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of proprietary quantitative analysis, in-person due diligence, and ongoing monitoring to allocate client assets among independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Michael Kreuzer is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and institutional clients by offering portfolio management, investment consulting, financial and estate planning, and both wrap and non-wrap advisory programs. The firm combines multi-team scale with institutional capabilities and employs customized model portfolios, often utilizing third-party managers for investment implementation.

Bryan Duffy is a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Kestra Investment Services, Cetera, and Peller Wealth Management. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies using model asset allocations, third-party managers, and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Kurt Ryden is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2025. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets solutions. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and provides custodial, clearing, and prime services alongside its dual registration as an adviser and broker-dealer.

Michael Bremer is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC in Parsippany, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Risk Management, Inc., Summit Equities, Inc., and Summit Financial Resources, Inc., spanning back to 2007. In addition to his advisory duties, he performs cybersecurity functions for Summit Risk Management, LLC on a minimal, as-needed basis. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a combination of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Gustavo Colomina is a financial advisor with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Citigroup. He serves as a board member for Briar Bay Townhouse Homeowners Association, participating in community governance. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and various organizations, using a customized, collaborative planning process supported by third-party software and scenario analysis.

Stephanie Roche is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2009. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a range of strategies across multiple asset classes and offers various program structures, managing approximately $768.8 million for over 1,000 clients.

Gregory Kaplan is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He currently works at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC and has previously been associated with Rochdale Investment Management, Rim Securities, and City National Bank. Kaplan serves as a board member and treasurer for MIB Agents, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting children fighting osteosarcoma. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm utilizes a customized, collaborative planning process supported by third-party software to offer comprehensive financial planning without security-specific investment recommendations.

Brianna Matro is a financial advisor at Range Advisory, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Range Advisory serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across the U.S., providing financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.4 billion in discretionary assets and employs a subscription-based compensation model alongside advanced tools including AI-driven client support and portfolio modeling.

Catherine Tse is a financial advisor at Allen Investment Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Qu Capital and Cascina LLC. Catherine is based in New York, NY. Allen Investment Management, LLC provides customized wealth management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, foundations, and other accredited investors, including a significant non-U.S. client base. The firm offers tailored investment programs through discretionary and non-discretionary agreements, focusing on manager due diligence and a range of equity and multi-asset strategies.

Christopher Lester is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Producer Partners Group, Retirement Wealth Advisors, and Regal Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory roles, Lester is involved in a tax preparation business and a photography company where he advises on marketing and website strategies. Simplicity Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers model portfolios with ongoing monitoring, as well as technology and operational support services for other advisers.

Geoffrey Schiciano is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He has held various roles within Jefferies entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he manages several family partnerships and LLCs that invest in private equity. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm delivers a customized planning process that incorporates third-party software and scenario analysis to support a range of financial planning needs.

Erin Mc Cann is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with Simplicity Wealth since 2019 and has been affiliated with The Leaders Group Inc since 2024. Outside of advisory work, Mc Cann serves as Managing Director of the McCann Family Foundation, a family charitable foundation. Simplicity Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, as well as other financial firms. The firm utilizes a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering discretionary portfolio management along with technology and operational services for advisers through its managed account platform.

Anthony Gomez is a financial advisor at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has prior experience at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc., and ADP LLC. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes long-term, evidence-based asset allocation using low-cost, passively managed funds, supplemented by customized fixed-income portfolios and third-party advisory resources.

Benjamin Lanier is a financial advisor at Ingalls Investment Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Ingalls & Snyder LLC and Deloitte & Touche. Ingalls Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs various asset-management styles and manages accounts using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across multiple strategies.

William Spears is a CFA® charterholder with 4 years of industry experience. He is a member of SPEARS & CO. LLC, a holding company, and has been associated with Spears Abacus Advisors LLC since 2007. He is currently with Cannell & Spears LLC in New York, NY. Cannell & Spears LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and rollover advice to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, charities, pension plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach based on proprietary fundamental research and concentrated security selection, and it operates as a multi-team structure with approximately 17 advisors managing several billion dollars in assets.