Jason Muscari is a financial advisor with Empire Financial Management Company, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Empire Financial Management since 2016 and also works with Empire Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO and President of JAM Planning & Consulting. Empire Financial Management Company provides portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities, tailoring strategies to client objectives through separately managed accounts. The firm’s investment approach includes a wide range of asset classes and strategies, with a focus on client-specific asset allocation.

Elias Burgos is a financial advisor at Atlas Private Wealth Advisors with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial, as well as entrepreneurial experience with Burgos Enterprises Junk Removal. Atlas Private Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charities, and small businesses by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $860 million in assets across more than 1,200 client relationships, utilizing tailored strategies and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Steven Trusso is a financial advisor with Buckman Advisory Group LLC in Little Silver, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Mercer, Bokert, Buckman & Reid, Inc. since 1998. Buckman Advisory Group, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation process using model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, equities, bonds, and ETFs, managing approximately $236 million across about 814 client relationships.

Samuel Epstein is a financial advisor at Hurwitz Associates, Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kestra Financial Services, Inc., Lighthouse Planning LLC, and currently serves as COO of TGI Solar Power, a company focused on smart city construction and environmental monitoring. Epstein also holds leadership roles in geological consulting and serves on the boards of Touro College and Congregation Ohav Zedek. Hurwitz Associates provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a long-term, low-turnover investment approach centered on asset allocation guided by Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm emphasizes client involvement in setting objectives and maintains a small team structure with an internal continuity governance plan.

Jared Smallwood is a financial advisor at Smallwood Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background that includes directing the rugby program and coaches at Fordham University. Smallwood Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm applies modern portfolio theory with a long-term trading approach and conducts regular reviews for ongoing advisory clients.

Nikhil Agharkar is a financial advisor at EPIC Wealth Management LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at ShoreHaven Wealth Partners and Crowne Point Tax & Wealth Counsel. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is the owner and managing member of NSA Legacy Legal, a law practice specializing in estate planning and strategic tax advice. EPIC Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm uses a strategic investment approach with a tactical overlay, primarily employing model portfolios and third-party Sub-Advisors for portfolio management.

Henry Mercer III is a financial advisor at Withum Wealth Management with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Mercer previously worked at Mercer Capital Advisers, Inc. for 23 years before joining Withum Wealth Management in 2025. Withum Wealth Management manages approximately $2.34 billion on a discretionary, fee-only basis for individuals, business entities, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based investment process with tax optimization and customized portfolios, offering a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and an Integrated Wealth Management platform for high-net-worth clients.

Vincent D'albora is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at National Securities Corporation. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through about 274 advisors and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party sub-advisers.

Michael Brennan is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial services, currently serving at Calton & Associates, Inc. since 2012. He has prior experience with RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. in 2022. Outside of advising, he is active as a licensed real estate agent with Weichert Realtors and an independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and estates, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides tailored investment recommendations with discretionary and non-discretionary management options and operates various program structures including firm-managed wrap programs and separate account platforms.

Ryan Hostnik is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Allied Wealth Partners, Cetera, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Hostnik also engages in fixed insurance sales as an agent and broker through multiple organizations. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $674 million in client assets and serves a diverse client base through a multi-advisor team using discretionary portfolio management with a mix of fundamental, technical, and third-party research.

Ashwini Ahluwalia is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Prosperity Capital Advisors. Prior to joining Prosperity Capital Advisors, Ashwini was affiliated with ONETEAM FINANCIAL LLC, M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc., and Atlas Advisory Group. Ashwini is involved in social security planning and financial professional training programs. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing core risk-based portfolios and specialized strategies across mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative solutions.

Peter Lynch is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Kansas City Life, MerCap Securities, and Cetera Advisors, and he owns The Lynch Financial Group, through which he provides advisory and insurance services. In addition to his advisory work, he is a CPA offering tax consulting and manages a fixed insurance business. Sound Income Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and pension clients, other registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and provides a range of services including asset management, financial planning, insurance planning, and ETF sub-advisory.

Megan Rehill is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley in various roles. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in the sales of fixed insurance products through multiple carriers. Fortis Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management with customized strategies across passive, active, tactical, blended, and ESG-integrated approaches.

Alec Seccafico is a financial advisor at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor for Alexander Capital Insurance Agency LLC. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, primarily via wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $212.1 million in discretionary assets and employs a combination of cyclical, technical, and fundamental analysis in its investment process.

Scott Sari is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2004. He has also been associated with Garden State Securities, Inc. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Garden State Insurance Agency, Inc. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities through a multi-advisor team. The firm employs various analytical methods and provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services both directly and via third-party arrangements.

Anthony Degregorio Jr. is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services and OSAIC. Outside of advisory work, he owns a tax preparation and accounting practice and serves as an accountant and advisor for a nonprofit organization. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs and is notable for managing a substantial majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Schultz is a CFP® certificant with 31 years of industry experience, currently working at HBKS Wealth Advisors. He previously spent 11 years at Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. HBKS Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients by providing personalized investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs tailored portfolios managed on a discretionary basis and offers a broad range of strategies without specializing in any single investment area.

Steven Melchiorri is a ChFC® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. He previously worked at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life, as well as The ON Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Melchiorri conducts free financial literacy workshops on social security and Medicare through the American Financial Education Alliance. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis while integrating its advisory services with affiliated broker-dealer and custody platforms.

John Banks is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Garden State Securities, Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth hockey in his local community. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $674 million in client assets and offers discretionary portfolio management through a multi-advisor team, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and third-party research.

Steven Trigili is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Garden State Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct instructor at several universities, including Southern New Hampshire University, Ocean County College, Georgian Court University, and Northern State University. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s multi-advisor team provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a range of analytical approaches and third-party research to implement client strategies.