Joseph Faragi is the principal advisor at The Faragi Group, an independent firm based in Forked River, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience, including 15 years leading his own firm. The Faragi Group provides ongoing investment supervisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis, long- and short-term trading strategies, and options writing, managing diversified portfolios aligned with client-specific Investment Policy Statements.

Marc Morgan is the sole advisor at Heroic Financial LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Heroic Financial since 2021 and serves as a public safety officer in Evesham Township, a role he has held since 2008, as well as a trustee for the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey since 2019. Heroic Financial LLC provides retirement-plan advisory services to qualified ERISA plans and financial planning on an hourly basis, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm typically acts as a limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary for retirement-plan clients and offers customized financial plans and educational seminars, distinguishing itself through its combination of pension consulting, public workshops, and an explicit hourly-fee model.

Mary Coughlin is the sole advisor at Barnegat Bay Capital Management LLC and holds a Series 63 designation with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Barnegat Bay Capital Management since 1998. Barnegat Bay Capital Management provides investment supervisory services, occasional financial planning, and one-time portfolio reviews to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm combines a single-manager structure with an institutional investment background and uses fundamental, charting, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Carl Feldman is the managing member of Feldman Financial Services, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Forked River, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience, with a prior sole proprietorship spanning 35 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independently licensed insurance agent, dedicating a significant portion of his time to that practice. Feldman Financial Services primarily advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, through financial planning, consulting, and educational seminars. The firm does not manage client portfolios directly but facilitates referrals to third-party money managers and assists clients with related administrative and monitoring tasks.

Donald Burnaford is a financial advisor at MPI Wealth Management LLC with 52 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Copper Beech Financial Group, American Portfolios Financial Services, and Osaic Wealth. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life, accident, and health insurance. MPI Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and sub-advisory services to a range of institutional and individual clients, including pension plans, banks, corporations, charitable organizations, and high-net-worth families. The firm employs a combination of quantitative techniques, technical and fundamental analysis, and macroeconomic research to tailor portfolios aligned with client objectives.

Albert Silvestri is a financial advisor at Platform Wealth Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Raymond James Financial Services and Sam Investments LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a principal and CPA at Hamilton Mercer Advisors, providing accounting and tax services. Platform Wealth Advisors offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes Modern Portfolio Theory and long-term, low-turnover investing, supported by formal affiliations with accounting and consulting practices and a team that includes multiple CPA/PFS credentialed advisers.

George Kastanis is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and has held prior roles at Sound Income Strategies LLC, Belpointe Insurance, Belpointe Asset Management, Arbor Point Advisors, and Securities America Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Kastanis is involved in Wings for Widows, a nonprofit organization that assists individuals through the transition after losing a spouse. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives.

Scott Mclean is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Sound Income Strategies LLC and Belpointe Asset Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he is co-owner of an equestrian boarding facility and manages tax preparation and fixed insurance services through MCLEAN TAX ADVISORY GROUP LLC. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for nearly 29,615 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives.

Kenneth Durfee is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Summit Financial, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. for 27 years. In addition to his advisory role, he manages KDD15 LLC, providing investment advisory and financial planning services. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a blend of discretionary and consultative investment management programs, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investments.

George Gotthold Jr. is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisory Services Network. His prior roles include positions at Park Piedmont Advisors LLC and Ciccone, Gotthold & Koseff, PC. He also manages an accounting and tax practice through George J Gotthold, Jr., CPA, PC. Advisory Services Network is an independent firm serving individuals, families, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of over 200 advisors managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets.

Lynette Lisiewski is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and National Securities Corp. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through about 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Collin Turner is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Mclean Advisory Group, Planning Alliance, and Saker Shoprite, as well as positions in educational institutions such as the University of Hartford and Brookdale Community College. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for about 29,615 clients through nearly 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan support, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies, utilizing a network of affiliated offices and a range of investment products.

Christopher Roth is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Barnegat, NJ. He holds the Series 63 designation and has 37 years of industry experience, including 28 years with Equity Services. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent selling life, disability, and health insurance. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Kristine Wiley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has previously worked with Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a registered New Jersey notary public. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary models, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms, supporting various account types and lending solutions.

Erin Eads is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. She has been with TD Private Client Wealth since 2021 and has worked at TD Bank N.A. since 2016. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail TDIS clients. The firm constructs portfolios using strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering ongoing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody through third-party custodians.

Clifford Bajor is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Stafford Township, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience, including 10 years with HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA, NA. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through a range of client-directed and discretionary portfolio options. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence, serving clients via personalized Investment Adviser Representatives.

Keith Bermeo is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Resources. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in life insurance sales through a separate financial services business. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, delivering advice primarily through managed-account programs on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Erik Escobar is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrity Alliance since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network with over 300 independent representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through various platforms.

Gary Brown is a CFP® professional affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. He has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at HD Vest Insurance Agency and Lincoln Heritage Life. His background includes sales and servicing of life, health, and annuity insurance products. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, with a distinctive legacy use of market-timing and momentum strategies within its program suite.

Evan Fleischman is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, DoorDash, and Equitable Financial Life Insurance. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investment strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.