Patricia Scott is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at MSM Financial Strategies in New Providence, NJ. She has been with MSM Financial Strategies since 1997, a firm where she works alongside two other partners. MSM Financial Strategies is a state-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and cyclical analysis, using both long- and short-term strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Abel Reyes is a financial advisor at Rimac with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Silicon Valley Bank and Pacific Western Bank. Rimac Capital provides tailored investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $7.6 million in client assets across about 20 accounts. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches and typically seeks discretionary trading authority to implement client-specific investment plans.

Brigitte Brombergklein is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at East Coast Wealth Management, Inc. since 2014. She is also the owner and president of Winning Strategies Group, LLC, a firm that markets various insurance and annuity products. East Coast Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and participant-directed retirement plans. The firm employs a client-specific approach using risk tolerance assessments and combines in-house management with selected third-party managers to implement diversified portfolios.

Jennifer Kerr is a financial advisor at Podell Financial Group LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Slavic401k and Hollywood Firefighters Pension. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed realtor in New Jersey, dedicating a small amount of time monthly to that activity. Podell Financial Group LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance, managing both individual accounts and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Matthew Granizo is a financial advisor at Talisman Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined the firm in 2026 and previously worked at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) for ten years. Talisman Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $251 million on a discretionary basis for about 141 clients, focusing on diversified, low-cost portfolios using a Modern Portfolio Theory framework with attention to tax minimization and behavioral finance.

Kean Amaral is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He currently serves as the sole advisor at United Success Wealth Management and has held positions at Merrill Lynch and Fortis Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a marketing services firm and manages an Airbnb property. United Success LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes and integrates accounting, tax, and insurance services within its offering.

John Sampers is a financial advisor at SFI Advisors, LLC with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at SFI Advisors since 2009, in addition to roles at Kestra Financial Services and Private Client Services. Outside of advising, he manages a real estate property through Osprey Pointe LLC. SFI Advisors serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm employs approaches such as modern portfolio theory and long-term purchase strategies while conducting regular portfolio reviews.

John Bodnar is a financial advisor with Bodnar Financial Advisors, Inc. in Florham Park, NJ, holding the CFP® designation and a Series 63 license. He has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial LLC and Cambridge Investment Research advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved in marketing services for NortonLifeLock. Bodnar Financial Advisors provides personalized financial planning and consulting to individuals, small-business pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process and ongoing support, focusing on advice without discretionary portfolio management or custody of client assets.

Mark Zagotti is a financial advisor with Next GEN Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, Cathay Securities, Inc., and currently at Remsenburg Securities, LLC and Blue Diamond Securities of America LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Z Force, LLC, which provides compliance consulting services. Next GEN Advisors primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and related entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting services through various account structures. The firm combines fundamental and technical investment methods and is distinguished by its affiliation with Cathay Securities, a registered broker-dealer that allows for dual registration of its advisors.

Luke Papa is a financial advisor at Diversified Planning Strategies Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, he was affiliated with the University of South Carolina for four years. Diversified Planning Strategies Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs third-party model portfolios managed by a sub-adviser and offers services such as discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning.

Jonathan Varelas is a financial advisor at Sterling Legacy Advisors Inc. with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors LLC, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Since 2006, he has been an independent insurance agent specializing in various life and disability insurance products. Sterling Legacy Advisors Inc. is a New Jersey-based investment adviser providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and family office services to individuals, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm uses an individualized approach incorporating fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, option strategies, and may manage accounts on a discretionary basis.

Justin Esposito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bodnar Financial Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Quasar Distributors. He provides financial planning and consulting services through Bodnar Financial Advisors, an independent investment firm. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households, offering advisory and brokerage services supported by an in-house research team and a variety of investment delivery options.

Jason Armenti is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and Duncan Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with both firms since 2002. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, supporting affiliated advisors with operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management while allowing flexibility in portfolio construction.

William Ciccone is a financial advisor at Compass Private Wealth Group LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and JP Morgan Securities. Compass Private Wealth Group provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm focuses on a tailored, long-term investment approach using ETFs, stocks, and mutual funds, integrating financial planning with ongoing portfolio supervision.

Andrew Wigton is a financial advisor at Merrion Investment Management Co., LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrion Securities, LLC from 2006 to 2022 before joining Merrion Investment Management Co. in 2022. Merrion Investment Management Co., LLC manages approximately $244.8 million in discretionary client assets and provides portfolio management services to individuals, family trusts, non-profit organizations, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a research-based investment process focused on exchange-traded equities and fixed-income securities, and uses techniques such as borrowing and derivatives in separately managed accounts to implement positioning or hedging strategies.

Stacy Goldsmith is a financial advisor at RPM Capital Management, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. She held a position at Herbert J Sims from 2012 to 2024 before joining RPM Capital Management in 2025. Goldsmith holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. RPM Capital Management specializes in discretionary portfolio management with a focus on high-yield tax-exempt municipal bonds and selected dividend-paying equities. The firm primarily serves individual clients, their affiliated trusts, foundations, and family offices, emphasizing municipal bond origination, underwriting, and ongoing monitoring.

Fuqi Chen is a financial advisor at Taurus Financial in Jersey City, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Taurus Financial, Chen was affiliated with LPL Financial LLC and Angel Light Capital. Taurus Financial serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $162 million across about 90 client relationships. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and modern portfolio analysis to guide investment decisions.

Jason Kurz is a financial advisor with Comprehensive Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signature Securities Group Corp./Signature Bank for 10 years, followed by Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for two years, and has been with LPL Financial since 2025. Kurz manages a limited side business that supports transitioning client assets to LPL Financial. Comprehensive Wealth Services, LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals and related entities. The firm employs strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, generally delivers discretionary services tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and tax situations, and maintains a cautious view of active management.

Amanda McGrath is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Asset Advisory Group, Inc. since 2017, following prior roles at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company AM. Asset Advisory Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and business entities, providing personalized financial planning and asset management on a fee-only basis. The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies supported by fundamental and technical analysis, managing portfolios on both discretionary and nondiscretionary bases.

John Luedke is a financial advisor at Malatai Capital LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Michigan State from 2011 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a consultant for Mantis Innovation. Malatai Capital provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals and related entities, focusing on equity securities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and daily technical reviews to tailor investment programs to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, and it employs performance-based compensation for qualified clients.