Samuel Ramos is a financial advisor at Star Wealth Advisors with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Third Seven Capital, Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Investments, Merrill, Equitable Advisors, and OSAIC. Star Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager oversight for individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a relationship-oriented, individualized process and primarily uses fundamental analysis to construct diversified, long-term portfolios.

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.

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, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Northeast Financial Network, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Guardian Wealth Partners, LLC, doing business as Park Avenue Investment Advisory, serves individual investors, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with discretionary investment management, fee-based financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs discretionary model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms, integrating features such as tax-harvesting and lending services.

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. He has been with Calton & Associates, Inc. since 2012 and previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he is also active as a real estate agent with Weichert Realtors and an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Calton & Associates, Inc. is a registered investment adviser that also operates as a broker-dealer and corporate insurance agency, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other business entities. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing various investment approaches and managerial platforms, including firm-sponsored programs and third-party money managers.

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.

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.

Inderjit Samra is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Advisory Services Network since 2016. He has worked previously at firms including Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-lead of the Punjabi Chamber of Commerce, NJ chapter, and holds corporate advisor positions with Crypto Asset Rating Inc., New Jersey Blockchain Council, and a telecom, Web3, and AI business. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisory representatives, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Andrew Bernal is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC in Manalapan, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Bernal has worked at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA since 2014. 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 offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, goal-based financial planning, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products.

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 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Megan is also involved in fixed insurance sales through various carriers. Fortis Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers customized, primarily discretionary portfolio solutions employing a mix of passive, active, tactical, and ESG-aware strategies, alongside financial planning, consulting, and access to cash management programs.

Alec Seccafico is a financial advisor with Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Alexander Capital LP. He is also an independent contractor with Alexander Capital Insurance Agency LLC. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as certain institutional clients, providing investment advisory and capital markets/M&A advisory services. The firm employs a top-down, asset-allocation investment process that integrates proprietary technical analysis and fundamental review, utilizing discretionary management, sub-advisers, and model portfolios.

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.

Nuzhat Naz Khan is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Santander Securities since 2015 and has worked at Santander Bank, NA since 2004. Khan is also a notary public in Manalapan, NJ. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through a managed-account platform that utilizes third-party investment managers and centralized implementation.

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.