Kelly Cole is a financial advisor at Epic Wealth Management LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Fountainhead Capital Management, Jarred Bunch Consulting, and Chelsea Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, Ms. Cole is a licensed insurance agent and is involved with the Duffy Cole Agency, LLC, through which she manages a referral-based business relationship. Epic Wealth Management provides financial planning and investment management services to individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a strategic approach with tactical overlays, primarily using model portfolios and third-party sub-advisors, and integrates insurance activities alongside its advisory services.

Michela Zacharczyk is a financial advisor at Zynergy Retirement Planning in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Zynergy Retirement Planning since 2014. Zynergy Retirement Planning serves individuals and couples at or near retirement, offering fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management focused on retirement goals. The firm employs a passive, index-centric investment approach using low-cost, diversified portfolios and integrates multi-level tax services into its advisory offerings.

Bryan Britchkow is a financial advisor at Star Wealth Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Thrive Financial Services and FSC Securities Corporation. Star Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes long-term, fundamental analysis and diversified strategies, including the use of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party money managers, and operates its own wrap fee program.

Patrick Appello is a financial advisor at Buckman Advisory Group LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for Herbert J. Sims & Co., Inc. for 22 years before joining Buckman. Outside of finance, he teaches music weekly at both the Monmouth Conservatory and Georgian Court University. Buckman Advisory Group provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios, typically implementing strategies with mutual funds, equities, bonds, and ETFs.

Samuel Ramos is a financial advisor at Star Wealth Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Third Seven Capital, Wells Fargo Bank and Clearing, and PNC Investments. Ramos has been with Star Wealth Advisors since 2025. Star Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes long-term fundamental analysis and uses diversified strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party money managers, managing approximately $44.4 million in discretionary assets through a team of nine advisors.

James Madigan Jr. is a financial advisor with Regal Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Regal Advisory Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutional clients through a team of 15 advisors managing approximately $113.5 million in assets. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing a blend of fundamental and quantitative research tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

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.

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.

Steven Francione is a financial advisor with Guardian Wealth Partners, LLC in Red Bank, NJ. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Wealth Partners, he worked at several firms including Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northeast Financial Network. Guardian Wealth Partners, LLC, doing business as Park Avenue Investment Advisory, serves individual investors, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary investment management through wrap-fee programs, fee-based financial planning, business exit consulting, and retirement plan services, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms.

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.

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.

Peter Forbes is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is also involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers managed portfolios through wrap-fee programs that combine discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Paul Kuleska is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience and has previously worked at PNC Investments, Capital One Advisors, and Cetera Investment Services among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with maintenance of a rental property owned by his spouse. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across about 10,800 client relationships. The firm provides investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products.

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.

Christopher Matseur is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stonex Advisors Inc. since 2015 and previously at Wrp Investments, Inc. Among his other roles, he serves as Treasurer for the Brick Township District Fire Commissioner and the Herbertsville Fire Company, and he also performs wedding ceremonies as an independent officiant. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting through a combination of independent advisors and an in-house private client group. The firm employs various account structures and model-based solutions, leveraging platforms such as Envestnet and Advyzon to implement strategies and provide tax-aware services.

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.