Thomas Brotanek is a financial advisor at Aviles Capital Management LLC in Middletown, NY, holding a Series 65 credential with 5 years of industry experience. He has worked at Aviles Capital Management since 2014 and is also involved with ABS Jets, a.s. since 2007. Brotanek’s work outside of investment management includes non-investment business activities that represent a significant source of income and time. Aviles Capital Management LLC offers fee-based portfolio management through its “Comprehensive Value Portfolio Management” program, focusing on small-, mid-, and large-cap equities alongside U.S. Treasury securities. The firm uses a value-oriented, fundamental analysis approach with selective use of equity options, margin, ETFs, and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities to manage risk and capital preservation.

Michael Maranslicht is the sole advisor at Lanmar Capital Management in Rock Hill, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has led the firm since its founding in 2014. Lanmar Capital Management provides discretionary, custom portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach combining growth-stock selection based on the CANSLIM methodology with fundamental and technical analysis, actively managing portfolios using derivatives, margin, and short-selling as part of its risk management strategy.

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.

Michael Hodgson is a financial advisor at LVZ, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LVZ since 2021, following 12 years at Next Financial Group Inc and 2 years at Advanced Planning Capital Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Hodgson serves as president of SAFE HARBOR INVESTMENTS INC, which focuses on fixed life and long-term care insurance. LVZ, Inc. is a team-based firm managing approximately $1.125 billion in assets across 17 advisors. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans, offering diversified portfolio styles that include ETFs, mutual funds, and variable annuity subaccounts within a top-down analytical framework.

Linda Barriger is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Monticello, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Prospera since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Monticello, contributing to community service activities. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

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.

Sarah De Graw is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2020, she worked at OneMain Financial and Tory Burch at Woodbury Commons. She is also involved in insurance-related financial advising through MUNDI FINANCIAL. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and platforms, overseeing advisor recommendations while allowing product selection within an approved menu.

Steven Candela is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Investment Management Services LLC and PGIM Investments. He is also involved with Mundi Financial as a Wealth Management Associate, assisting on firm projects and preparing for FINRA qualification exams. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $13.45 billion in assets. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and platforms, with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, supported by institutional affiliations and specialized services.

Derek Dimino is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra, he worked at Merrill for five years and has held roles in education and media. He currently assists senior advisors and provides investment advisory services. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC delivers investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of investment products and platforms, serving both individual and institutional clients through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Tatiana Williams is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Advised Assets Group, LLC, GWFS Equities, Inc., and Citizens Bank. She is also a Notary Public. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Craig Crump is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services since 2005. Crump serves as a trustee and director on the board of the BPOE 550 Elks Lodge, overseeing its financial health and maintenance. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans. The firm uses a multi-provider model supported by KeyCorp affiliates and offers primarily non-discretionary investment solutions through various wrap-fee programs.

Miles Anthony is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Richardson & Stout Financial Services Inc. He is also the owner of Anthony Financial Services, although all client business is conducted through Principal Securities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions with ongoing client reviews managed by its Financial Advisors.

David Skurowitz is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and integrates in-house research and execution capabilities, supporting complex and large-scale client relationships.

Jason Ostapczuk is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citizens Securities since 2019, with previous experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Anthony Perez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Middletown, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at PDS Group for nine years and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2018. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Collins is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021. His prior roles include six years at Bruderman Brothers LLC and Bruderman Asset Management, LLC, as well as a year at Gary Goldberg Planning Services Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Rosner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2025. Outside of his advisory work, Rosner has over 20 years of experience as a private tutor with multiple tutoring businesses. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Benjamin Sasso is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. His prior roles also include positions outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Brian Carter is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2001, alongside roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Guidepost Solutions. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating trading and implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Kieran Kreider is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management within the Kendrick-Collesano Wealth Management Group. He works closely with individuals, families, business owners, and organizations to assist them in making informed decisions about their financial futures. Kieran’s focus ranges from building and preserving wealth to preparing for retirement and creating lasting family legacies, employing a thoughtful and personalized approach to each client relationship. Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor, Kieran spent nearly four years as a Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in wealth management and highlighted the importance of execution, timing, attention to detail, and clear communication in financial decision-making. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University at Albany and has earned his Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations, as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. Kieran's role involves helping individuals and families understand their finances and gain confidence in their financial futures. He collaborates with clients to create personalized financial strategies that align with their priorities, providing services including retirement planning, investments, income strategies, and risk management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kieran enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, music, running, spending time with his family, and watching movies.