Dekker Buckley is a financial advisor at Investment Partners Asset Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at T3 Trading Group, LLC, and held roles outside the financial sector, including at TMHCC Surety Group and in education. Investment Partners Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside consulting services. The firm employs a multi-style investment approach focused on value investing and utilizes a range of instruments, including derivatives and structured products.

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.

James O’Mealia is a financial advisor at BCS Private Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Seelaus Asset Management LLC and Sunnymeath Asset Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Sunnymeath Farms, LLC, a business involved in racehorse ownership through partnerships. BCS Private Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and divorce mediation services. The firm manages approximately $470 million in assets across about 213 client accounts, employing a variety of analytical methods and, in some cases, active trading strategies.

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.

Thomas Shepherd is a financial advisor at Investment Partners Asset Management with 19 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Investment Partners Asset Management since 2008 and previously worked at T.R. Winston & Company, LLC. Shepherd holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Investment Partners Asset Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $333 million in client assets, employing a value-oriented investment approach across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and more complex instruments including options and derivatives.

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.

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.

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.

Robert Fradella is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at EisnerAmper Wealth Management & Corporate Benefits, Coastal Pension Services, and Consulting Actuaries Inc. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management, often utilizing third-party independent managers and model portfolios.

Paul Kuleska is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Santander Bank, Kearny Bank, Cetera Investment Advisers, Citizens Securities, and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he performs maintenance for a rental property owned by his spouse. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a broad range of clients, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through a managed-account platform with third-party managers and centralized implementation and compliance.

Clayton Fillian is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Verity since 2023. In addition to his advisory role, Fillian is an insurance agent involved with Teacher's Pension and Insurance Services, Inc., and participates as a partner in New Jersey Public Employee Educators, LLC, a marketing agency focused on educating public employees about pensions, Social Security, life insurance, and annuities. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management, model portfolio services, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment process emphasizing tactical asset allocation across multiple asset classes, combining fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis, and offers both internally managed specialty models and third-party manager models.

Ruth Arriaza is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has four years of industry experience and has been with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Administration Committee Chair at Nuevas Fronteras Presbyterian Church and is a member of the Finance Committee for The Presbytery of the Northeast New Jersey. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.