James Maimone is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Summit Financial since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor at Bergen Community College, teaching a financial fitness course focused on risks retirees face and risk hedging. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to accommodate varied client preferences.

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.

Craig Margolies is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Aegis Capital Corp and Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC. Margolies has been with A.G.P. since 2021. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer operating a multi-team platform with approximately 131 advisors managing nearly $3 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and brokerage and insurance products, employing an open-architecture model that combines internally managed strategies with co- and sub-advisory relationships.

David Barr is a financial advisor at Invst, LLC with over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, including a long tenure at Guardian Life. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Outside of advising, he maintains licensed mortgage broker and real estate agent roles, working occasionally with Red Oak Mortgage LLC and Keller Williams Suburban Realty. Invst, LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individual clients, pension plans, and profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $1.565 billion in assets through a team of 33 advisors, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified portfolios.

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 with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of a networking group called Business by the Bay. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a multi-team firm serving over 7,000 clients with approximately $2.95 billion in assets under management. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and brokerage services, employing an open-architecture investment approach that includes both internally managed strategies and sub-advisory relationships.

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.

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.

Jeremy Suarez is a financial advisor with Invst, LLC in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Suarez is involved in managing a business-related bill pay entity and also holds a power of attorney for a family member. Invst, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes and offers comprehensive client reporting and account management services.

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.

John Padgett is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Securities Corporation and National Asset Management. He is also a licensed insurance agent involved with fixed annuities. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7 billion in client assets through 274 advisors. The firm offers a wide range of services, including advisory programs, third-party manager access, financial planning, and retirement solutions, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Stephen Tomkins is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc and Janney Montgomery Scott, each for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he umpires and refers baseball and football games for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners operates a multi-team platform with approximately 131 advisors managing nearly $3 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach combining internally managed strategies, co-advisory relationships, and separately managed accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Nilos Sakellariou is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding Series 63 and 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Glen Eagle Wealth, as well as long tenure with Arete Wealth Management and Arete Wealth Advisors. He is also a licensed insurance agent providing fixed life and long-term care insurance advice and sales. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer with approximately 131 advisors managing about $2.95 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach that combines internal strategies with sub-advisory relationships and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage and insurance products.

Tatiana Sunik is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Forum Financial Management, LP and is also the founder of Hera Financial LLC, where she provides financial planning with a focus on guiding clients through life transitions such as divorce. Her previous roles include tenure at Mariner Wealth Advisors and Klingman and Associates. Forum Financial Management, LP serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm is notable for its model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and its turnkey asset-management platform that supports numerous RIAs with back-office and trading services.

Christopher Puher is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Garden State Securities Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Puher is involved as a partner in PENN Global Marketing, a business focused on the sale of insurance-only products. 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 using a combination of fundamental, technical, and third-party research, delivering services through several custodians and sub-advisor relationships.

Glenn Leboeuf is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Garden State Securities, Inc., Freedom Capital Management, and Royal Alliance Associates, INC., with tenures spanning more than a decade. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in public speaking on historical subjects through his business, History Worth Remembering. 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 offers discretionary portfolio management through a multi-advisor team, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and third-party research.

Robin Walsh is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Primerica Advisors, and Guardian Life Insurance. He is the president of the B.J. Thomas Memorial Scholarship, a nonprofit organization focused on raising funds for educational costs through community events. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets with a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, client-centered planning approach supported by proprietary software and an evidence-based investment framework that incorporates behavioral economics and quantitative analysis.