Thomas Brotanek is a financial advisor at Aviles Capital Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Aviles Capital Management since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with ABS Jets, a.s., a business he has been associated with since 2007. Aviles Capital Management LLC provides fee-based portfolio management focused on long-term growth for individual clients and trusts. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach centered on fundamental analysis and a concentrated allocation to undervalued equities, alongside U.S. Treasury securities and other instruments to manage risk and capital protection.

Michael Maranslicht is the sole advisor at Lanmar Capital Management, an independent firm based in Rock Hill, NY. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with the firm since its founding in 2014. Lanmar Capital Management provides discretionary, custom portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes tactical allocation and utilizes growth-stock selection based on the CANSLIM methodology combined with fundamental and technical analysis, actively managing portfolios with a range of instruments including equities, options, and futures.

Christopher Pollard is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Great Path Planning since 2016 and also operates Great Path Tax Services, providing seasonal tax preparation and planning. Great Path Planning is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households and business owners, with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm uses a primarily passive, low-cost investment approach centered on diversified asset allocations and offers additional services such as retirement plan advisory, tax planning, and estate review.

Mark Lazarczyk is a financial advisor at HV Capital Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked for Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. for ten years. HV Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines a proprietary Macroeconomic Signal Matrix with scenario-based frameworks to guide strategic asset allocation and tactical positioning, and it offers a subscription-based research product with market commentary and thematic insights.

Ronald Mayfield is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at HV Capital Management, where he has worked since 2025, following an 11-year tenure at Hudson Valley Investment Advisors. HV Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a proprietary Macroeconomic Signal Matrix to combine macroeconomic and thematic analysis with security-level research, supporting both strategic asset allocation and tactical positioning.

Melissa Mineau is a financial advisor at HV Capital Management with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. for 25 years before joining HV Capital Management in 2025. HV Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a proprietary Macroeconomic Signal Matrix that combines top-down macro and thematic analysis with bottom-up research to guide asset allocation and tactical positioning, and it offers a subscription-based monthly research publication.

Thomas Leidner is a financial advisor at QP Wealth Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for ten years and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments for two years. Leidner is a co-founder, co-chief investment officer, and portfolio manager at QP Wealth Management. QP Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and brokerage clients, managing approximately $405 million across about 115 clients with a five-advisor team. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and portfolio management, employing a range of strategies including ETFs, equities, bonds, options, and alternative investments, with a notable focus on non-discretionary asset management and tailored client solutions.

Maria Kondracki Dwyer is a financial advisor at Compass Capital Corporation with 48 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Compass Capital Corporation since 2018, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. She is the owner of Strategic Planning Inc, which focuses on life insurance non-variable sales, and serves on the Board of Trustees for Keiser University and Everglades University. Compass Capital Corporation provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and portfolio optimization through software-driven techniques and offers both discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning.

Sviatlana Maslava is a financial advisor at Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at KBK Wealth Management LLC, Benjamin F. Edwards & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Morgan Stanley. She is the owner of SvetConsulting, LLC, a private entity that provides notary services. Orange Investment Advisors is a team firm offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a tailored asset allocation approach focused on growth at a reasonable price, integrating economic analysis with fundamental and technical research across multiple asset classes.

Michael Rundle is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. He has worked at Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2006. Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) investment approach and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, 401(k) consulting, and mutual fund management.

Michael Hodgson is a financial advisor at LVZ, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc for 12 years before joining LVZ in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Safe Harbor Investments Inc, which offers fixed life and long-term care insurance. LVZ, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and third-party manager selection for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.125 billion across 2,400 client relationships and employs a team-based approach with 17 advisors.

Brianna Sternkopf is a financial advisor at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Aspire Financial Group. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a professor in the Business Department at SUNY Orange. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm integrates portfolio management with financial planning and offers ERISA plan consulting and fee-based insurance product services.

James Serkes is a financial advisor at Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jefferies & Company, Inc. for eight years and has been with Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Leo's Tavern, a restaurant in Garden City, NY. Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm uses a growth-at-a-reasonable-price framework that integrates economic analysis with fundamental and technical research across various asset classes.

Curt Schultzberg is a financial advisor at Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, TD Ameritrade, and American Portfolios Advisors. Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm uses a growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) approach that integrates economic analysis with fundamental and technical research across multiple asset classes.

Steven Maurer is a financial advisor with Orange Investment Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hudson Valley Investment Advisors and has ownership experience as president of a local dry cleaning business. Maurer is also associated with Mount Peter Ski Area through a decade-long involvement. Orange Investment Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a growth at a reasonable price (GARP) investment approach that combines economic analysis with fundamental and technical research across various asset classes.

David Panebianco is a financial advisor at Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. and AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm employs a growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) investment approach and is notable for its affiliation with a bank holding company, management of a registered mutual fund, and above-average assets under management per advisor.

Stephen Soper is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Orange Investment Advisors, Inc., where he has been since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Passupsic Financial Advisors, MML Investors Services LLC, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Orange Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, 401(k) consulting, and investment consulting to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation with a focus on growth at a reasonable price, using top-down economic analysis alongside fundamental and technical research.

Bryan Scheels is a financial advisor at Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. and Best Buy Co. Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, 401(k) consulting, and investment consulting. The firm uses a growth-at-a-reasonable-price framework combining economic analysis with fundamental and technical research and manages a registered mutual fund.

Juan Lewis is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He is the founder and owner of JJL Financial, an insurance-related business, and serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Lewis has worked at several firms including MML Investors Services, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers customized investment solutions and access to third-party advisors, emphasizing non-high-net-worth individuals rather than corporate or charitable clients.

Jannine Barbosa is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Kestra Private Wealth Services and Kestra Investment Services since 2019 and previously was with Bruderman Brothers LLC and Bruderman Asset Management, LLC from 2015 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, Barbosa serves as President of the Orange County Soccer League, an organization providing a venue for women to play soccer. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC offers investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets across about 208 advisors. The firm supports a broad range of investment products and platforms and provides specialized offerings including annuity subaccount and 529 plan services.