Erik Black is a financial advisor at Calrivan Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Cross River Bank and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, he co-owns VanessKnitS, LLC, a knitting design business. Calrivan Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes tailored investment programs based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, operating with a small client base and no account minimum.

Nitin Apte is a financial advisor at GA Advisors LLC in Bridgewater, NJ, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Azul Systems Inc and Credit Carbon Inc for seven years each. He serves as Chair of the Investment Committee for the nonprofit organization Marathi Vishwa of New Jersey. GA Advisors LLC provides personalized investment advice and discretionary portfolio management to individual clients, focusing on global equity and fixed income markets. The firm employs an asset-allocation model adjusted for market conditions, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and occasionally individual securities, along with options trading, supported by regular research and account monitoring.

John Macmillan is the sole advisor at Macmillan Financial LLC in Annandale, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Macmillan Agencies since 2006. Macmillan Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, including pension plans, businesses, charities, and trusts. The firm follows a fundamental, research-driven approach that emphasizes long-term investing while allowing short-term trades when appropriate, managing client accounts with limited discretionary authority.

J. Manley is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Manley Capital Management, LLC since 2013. Manley Capital Management provides discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, endowments, and other institutions. The firm employs a value-driven, economically balanced asset-allocation strategy that incorporates equities, fixed income, commodities, and currencies, with portfolio adjustments based on market valuation and risk-reward considerations.

Douglas Robb Jr. is a financial advisor at ABC Wealth Inc with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including CUSO Financial Services, Lincoln Financial Distributors, and LPL Financial. He also operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent. ABC Wealth Inc is an independent investment adviser serving primarily individual clients with discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm sponsors a wrap fee program and uses sub-advisors and third-party managers to tailor portfolios to clients’ goals, providing financial planning at no additional cost.

Robert Stickel is a CFP® and CPA with 29 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is the sole advisor at RLS Financial Services, an independent firm he has operated since 2011. Prior to that, he held positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services Inc for over two decades. In addition to his advisory work, Stickel provides tax preparation, accounting, and insurance services including Medicare supplement, life, disability, and long-term care insurance. RLS Financial Services offers financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes fundamental research and manages wrap fee accounts alongside non-wrap accounts, operating mainly on a non-discretionary basis to allow clients to retain decision-making authority.

Marjorie Rand is a CFP® with eight years of experience in financial planning and over three decades of experience owning and operating an accounting and tax preparation practice. She founded Rand Financial Planning, LLC in 2018, where she provides comprehensive financial planning services. Rand also owns Marjorie L. Rand, CPA, P.C., which offers accounting and tax preparation services, a role she maintains alongside her advisory work. Rand Financial Planning, LLC is an independent, fee-only advisory firm serving individuals and families with comprehensive financial planning that addresses tax, cash flow, retirement, investment allocation, estate, and insurance considerations. The firm offers annual fixed-fee planning engagements and provides investment recommendations without discretionary management or custody of client assets.

Michael Maglio is a financial advisor at Charter Advisory Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with the firm since 2014. Charter Advisory Group provides investment management, financial planning, tax advisory, and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, and charitable entities. The firm serves a small client base primarily composed of wealthier households, trusts, and corporate executives, integrating tax and wealth planning into its investment process and typically implementing portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, and tax-efficient municipal bond strategies.

Matthew Taranto is a CFA® charterholder with six years of experience in financial advising at Mountainpoint Investment Advisors. He is also Senior Vice President at Everest Group Ltd, a property and casualty reinsurance company, where he manages the company’s internal general account asset portfolio. Mountainpoint Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individuals, non-profit organizations, and institutional clients such as foundations and endowments. The firm employs a combination of fundamental macro and sector analysis with bottom-up security research, emphasizing diversified, low-turnover investments including ETFs and mutual funds.

Michael Pierce III is the sole advisor at 65 and Sunny! Registered Investment Advisors, LLC in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his current firm in 2013, he worked at Bedrock Capital, LLC for eight years. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, providing life, health, and fixed annuities insurance in conjunction with financial and retirement planning. 65 and Sunny! Registered Investment Advisors focuses on retirement-oriented advice and portfolio management for individuals, trusts, non-profits, and pension plans, with particular expertise in federal and civilian employee benefits. The firm emphasizes capital preservation and employs specialized retirement-planning tools, offering both fee-based and commissionable solutions tailored to retiree needs.

Randolph Fisher Jr. is a financial advisor with Artemis Wealth Advisors in Flemington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Tucker Asset Management, Regal Financial Group, and PRUCO Securities. Outside of advisory work, he provides seasonal tax preparation services without commission. Artemis Wealth Advisors offers investment management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, integrating multiple analytical methods and a variety of investment strategies. The firm also incorporates tax planning and preparation into its comprehensive suite of financial planning services.

Michael Marino is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at The Financial Planning Center, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Lotus Investment Advisors, Empire Asset Management Company, Divine Asset Management, LPL Financial, and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory work, Marino is president of the Washington Township Police Foundation, a nonprofit supporting the local police department. The Financial Planning Center, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, and business owners with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop personalized investment policies and provides ongoing fiduciary oversight and consolidated reporting.

Desi Dimaio is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Dimaio Private Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Alliance Wealth Management Group, LLC and Bleakley Financial Group, LLC. Dimaio Private Wealth, LLC provides discretionary wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and individualized portfolio management. The firm constructs portfolios primarily from model allocations using ETFs, individual equities, mutual funds, and bonds, with an emphasis on fundamental analysis and a long-term investment horizon.

Steven Bedell is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Omega Capital Management, LLC since 1999. He holds a Series 63 license and operates out of Flanders, NJ. Omega Capital Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, retirees, retirement plans, businesses, and trust and estate clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach informed by Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both passive and active investment options tailored to client needs.

Mark Schultz is a financial advisor at Investment Capital Management, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked in various capacities since 1987, including roles at Almax Financial Solutions and founding Generations to Come, Inc., a business that provides mathematical computations for estimating future expenses such as retirement and college costs. He serves as owner and president of Generations to Come. Investment Capital Management, Inc. serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $6 million primarily through discretionary management of mutual funds and variable annuity subaccounts. The firm’s investment approach relies on trend analysis and technical tools to balance risk and returns, and it frequently begins client relationships with brokerage purchases before moving to advisory contracts.

Anthony Locascio is a CFP® professional with over 43 years of experience in financial services. He is the sole advisor at Investment Capital Advisors, a firm he has led since 2018. His prior work includes roles at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities, as well as operating his own consulting and insurance agencies. Outside of his advisory work, Locascio is an author of a children's book and performs as a stand-up comedian. Investment Capital Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes a strategic asset allocation approach using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing primarily long-term, income-focused portfolios through its own wrap fee program without third-party asset managers.

Welcome! I'm Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, a real estate investor, financial planner, and real estate business coach. I founded Real Life Planning to mentor a new generation of real estate investors. We help real estate investors take practical steps to build financial freedom, create multiple sources of income, and make working for someone else optional. At Real Life Planning, we speak both real estate and financial planning. Whether you're adding to your properties, contemplating a 1031 exchange, listing your place on Airbnb, getting started as a landlord, or looking to buy a home overseas, we'll help you create a realistic plan for your financial life goals. As you build your investment property portfolio, we will help you plan to optimize taxes and diversify risks, manage total cash flow, and prepare for new opportunities. Who we help: -Rental property investors looking for a comprehensive financial plan -Real estate investors planning for 1031 exchanges -Real estate investors who are scaling their property portfolios -Professionals considering a real estate side hustle -People with inherited rental property -Homeowners maximizing opportunities for income -Accredited Investors Evaluating DSTs, 721 Exchanges, and Syndications -Married couples building strong economic partnerships We're a Fee-Only fiduciary firm, so we work for you, not for Wall Street. That's why our fees are inclusive and transparent. My husband Steve and I have three young adult kids and live in central NJ, in the NYC metro area. We are both first-generation real estate investors with small multifamily properties, single-family homes, and a small apartment complex. We invest out of state and use a property manager. A financial advisor since 1997, I founded Real Life Planning and co-founded the Real Estate Financial Coach Course, Real Estate For Generations, and the You Unlimited coaching program. Real Life Planning works with clients virtually from anywhere and in-person in the NYC area. Interested in the real (estate) life? Book a discovery call today.

Thomas Vetter is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and the founder of Vetter Planning. He chose to establish Vetter Planning because of his desire to help individuals and small businesses develop financial plans that are designed to achieve their goals. It was founded upon principles that place the utmost value on its clients’ financial goals and objectives. It is in the business of building long-term, solid relationships that are based upon trust and quality client service. Since 2002, Tom has been providing financial planning and investment advice. He graduated from Siena College in Loudonville, NY with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Prior to founding Vetter Planning, he was a Senior Financial Analyst for Guardian Life and an Investment Analyst for NYC Housing Development Corporation. Tom resides in Randolph, New Jersey with his wife, Jennifer, son Gavin, and daughters, Abigail and Claire. His interests include volunteering, coaching youth sports, golf, and mountain biking.

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Amit Singhal is a financial advisor at Mantrana Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and concurrently works full time in business and account management at BASF Corporation, a global chemical company. Mantrana Advisors provides financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and families caring for persons with special needs. The firm operates on a fee-only basis without managing client assets, offering investment recommendations as part of comprehensive plans using a combination of fundamental analysis and passive and active asset allocation strategies.