John Zakar is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Fund Management since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent selling Medicare, annuities, life, and long-term care insurance. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies informed by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers specialized services such as options writing and access to select non-traded REITs.

Joseph Fields is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Matawan, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Dworetsky Financial, and Star Wealth Advisors. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers multiple program structures and investment approaches tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Todd Levine is a financial advisor at Invst, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Levine is also the managing member of SGMT Holdings, LLC. Invst, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $1.565 billion in assets and employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Andre Murillo is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Santander Securities LLC, Santander Bank, NA, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing a managed-account platform with third-party investment managers and discretionary account management.

Gregory Calderaro is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Garden State Securities, Inc., Private Advisor Group, LLC, and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in technology systems analysis and design through Progressive Systems and has served as a notary public. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and oversight of third-party portfolio managers using a range of analytical methods and custodial relationships.

Ronnie Howard is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital since 2019, following three years at GTS Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various internally managed accounts and selected third-party managers, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods.

Joseph Mangano is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Santander Securities and Santander Bank since 2015. Outside of finance, he owns Expose Your Media Inc., an advertising business focused on script writing and film production. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, with investment advice delivered through a managed-account platform that incorporates third-party managers and discretionary account management.

Craig Margolies is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Aegis Capital Corp from 2014 to 2021 before joining A.G.P. in 2021. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners serves individuals, trusts, corporations, pooled vehicles, and charitable and retirement-plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and capital markets services. The firm emphasizes international investing through its EPC Advisors Group division and provides a range of advisory and brokerage products, including separately managed accounts and third-party manager programs.

Danielle Arlotta is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. She currently works at Core Planning, where she has been employed since 2026. Her prior work experience includes roles at Brooklyn Plans, Financial Planning Concepts of America, and The Vanguard Group, among others. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning and wealth management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of engagement types and utilizing model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to manage client accounts.

Philip Simone is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Arkadios Wealth Advisors, he worked at several firms including Spartan Solar and Titanium Solar. Simone is also an associate in financial planning at Foresight Financial Partners. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, using customized investment plans that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Alex Boatman is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of a local networking group, Business by the Bay. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and investment banking services. The firm emphasizes international investing through its EPC Advisors Group and maintains active brokerage and product-distribution activities beyond standard advisory services.

Jacqueline Di Stefano is a financial advisor at Invst, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Tomoro LLC, Park Avenue Securities, and Afternoon Culture. Invst, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $1.565 billion in assets and employs a team of 33 investment advisor representatives, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified portfolios.

Michael Karlin is a financial advisor with Invst, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Invst, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, investment management, and retirement plan consulting services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified portfolios and serves over 2,000 clients with approximately $1.565 billion in assets under management.

Andrew Alter is a CFP® and PFS™ with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Forum Financial Management, LP and previously founded and led Alter Financial Group LLC and Alter Wealth Management, LLC. He serves as a board member and treasurer for Unique Melodies, Inc., a nonprofit music education organization for individuals with special needs. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory, employing institutional mutual funds, ETFs, and other strategies, while also serving as a turn-key asset-management platform for independent advisors and RIAs.

Terry Brodt is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Red Bank, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Garden State Investment Advisory Services and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2010. Brodt also holds a real estate license, though he is not currently active in that area. 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’s multi-advisor team offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, using a variety of analytical approaches and working with multiple custodians and sub-advisors.

James King is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience and has worked at firms including B. Riley Wealth Management and Equitable Advisors. He is also involved with Griffin Wealth Partners, a financial securities business conducted through B. Riley Wealth Management. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification approach using a combination of internal models and third-party solutions across multiple platforms and offers a broad range of investment strategies and consulting services.

Matt Breunig is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Santander Securities and Santander Bank since 2015. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers various wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through a managed-account platform with a focus on ongoing suitability reviews and compliance oversight.

Grant Shulman is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Prosperity Capital Advisors, he has been involved with OneTeam Financial and M Holdings Securities, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an independent marketer for the Middletown Sports Complex, selling advertising space. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative solutions, and offers institutional and sub-advisory services.

Jack Casey is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Associates, Ltd. He holds a Series 65 designation and joined the firm in 2024. Prior to his current role, he spent five years at Providence College. Pinnacle Associates, Ltd. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, endowments, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. Founded in 1984, the firm manages approximately $9.9 billion in discretionary assets and employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach across a range of equity strategies, tailoring allocations to client objectives and offering socially responsible overlays on request.

Daniel Delrosso is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Aegis in 2023, he worked at IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc from 2015 to 2023. He is also president of D.DELRO CORP-PERSONAL PORTFOLIO, a personal asset holding company established in 2006. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports a variety of client objectives through multiple program platforms.