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.

Misty Marlowe is a financial advisor at Maridea Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hartshorne Group, LLC for 16 years. Marlowe holds a Series 65 designation. Maridea Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, managing about $1.97 billion in client assets through a 33-advisor team. The firm constructs diversified, tax-aware portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, incorporates AI tools under human oversight, and coordinates tax and insurance planning through affiliated entities.

Adam Rubin is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Integrity Advisory Solutions with one year of industry experience. He has been associated with Levine, Furman & Rubin, LLC since 2012, where he practices estate planning law. Rubin also serves on the boards of the Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter and the Senior Citizens Activities Network. Integrity Advisory Solutions is a multi-team firm that serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services, managing approximately $1.1 billion in client assets.

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.

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.

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.

Robert D'andria is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with International Assets Investment Management and its affiliate International Assets Advisory LLC since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and sole owner of SterlingNoble Wealth Management, a business he operates actively. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities through a national network of independent representatives. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and incorporates third-party managers and wrap programs as appropriate.

Durbin Mcdermott is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 50 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Wrp Investments, Inc. and Saxony Capital Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he is president and a one-third member of Partners Financial Group, LLC, where he is involved in codevelopment, training, recruiting, and business processing. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, utilizing a variety of account structures and model-based solutions.

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.