Pietro Passalacqua is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as the principal advisor at Frontier Financial Planning & Capital Management, Inc. He has been with Frontier Financial Planning since 1999 and also holds roles at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Passalacqua serves on the condominium association board for his office location in Hillsborough, NJ. Frontier Financial Planning & Capital Management is an independent registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and modular financial planning, employing diverse investment strategies and providing regular client reporting and goal reassessment.

Michael Gabel is a financial advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Hamel Associates, Inc. and Noviello Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a CPA and consulting firm providing accounting and tax services. Vicus Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and provides specialized fiduciary consulting and plan-sponsor services alongside standard advisory offerings.

Rae Kim is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2012. Kim also owns Kim Financial Group, which provides insurance and retirement planning services. Additionally, she has an ownership interest in a real estate business managed through a third party. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, and institutions, offering portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary investment management supported by an in-house research team using a proprietary screening process.

Mark Ramos is a financial advisor at FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, and J.P. Morgan Securities. FourStar Wealth Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to tailor investment portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, options, and independent managers, while providing financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting.

Ryan Edwards is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Intrua Financial, where he has been since 2021, and previously held advisory roles at Intrua Advisory Group LLC and LPL Financial. Edwards is involved with 836 Wealth Management, a non-investment-related business entity used for tax and investment purposes. Intrua Financial is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately $1.75 billion in regulatory assets under management and 37 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, and retirement plans, utilizing a combination of fundamental, modern portfolio, technical, and cyclical analyses to build customized investment strategies implemented through direct management, model portfolios, and third-party managers.

Caitlin West is a financial advisor with The Ascent Group, LLC based in Hillsborough, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and having 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and KB Financial Partners. West serves as a Non-Academic Co-Chair on the Rutgers School of Business Finance Area Advisory Board. The Ascent Group, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with model portfolios and third-party managers, offering digital delivery and access to alternative investments, serving over 4,000 clients with approximately $4.76 billion in assets under management.

Steven Bernknopf is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, LLC, Saxony Securities, Inc, and Herman Bernknopf & Company. He is also a principal at Prager Metis CPAs LLC, where he focuses on tax preparation and accounting. Additionally, Mr. Bernknopf serves as board member and treasurer for the charitable organization Child Wellness Institute, Inc. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction with regular monitoring and serves as sponsor and overseer of wrap and sub-advisor arrangements.

Connor Barbella Roesler is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kintra Wealth, LLC. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Tupler Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales during business hours. Kintra Wealth, LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pension plans, and corporations by providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.5 billion in discretionary assets and utilizes a model-driven investment process focused on tax efficiency and integrated planning.

Justin Eccleston is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stone Creek Capital Management and Biltmore Capital Advisors. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy managed by an internal investment team and investment committee, offering customizable model portfolios and various account options.

Michael Dugan Sr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Client Services, LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish Catholic national organization. Private Client Services is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discovery-driven process focusing on risk profiling and tailored platform selection, offering a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of portfolio management options.

Viswanathan Venugopala is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC since 2024 and previously spent 11 years at CITIGROUP. Venugopala holds a Series 63 license and is based in Princeton, NJ. 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 with a range of active, passive, tactical, and ESG-aware strategies, alongside financial planning, retirement consulting, and educational workshops.

Christopher Noviello is a financial advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Cetera and Walnut Street Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the nonprofit Grassroots Conservation. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm employs a variety of strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, with an emphasis on retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Rohan Somar Jr is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Rivertan Financial Group as a financial analyst. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans using a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports discretionary account management through its internal Arkadios Managed Solutions team, employing various analytical approaches and offering retirement plan fiduciary consulting.

Nicole Simpson is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. Her prior experience includes 16 years at Next Financial Group Inc. Beyond her advisory role, she is a pastor, motivational speaker, and author who addresses topics such as 9/11 survival, sexual trauma, prison reform, entrepreneurship, and team building. She is also actively involved in community service as the board chair and president of Generation X Community Association, which provides scholarships, financial literacy education, and support to marginalized communities. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with fundamental and technical analysis, offering portfolio management and financial planning services integrated with retirement-plan and benefits firms.

Andre Murillo is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Santander Securities, Santander Bank, and JPMorgan Securities throughout his career. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, providing investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, goal-based financial planning, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products. The firm supports over 10,800 client relationships with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Brian Cody is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at several firms, including Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, Private Advisor Group, and Carson Wealth Management Group. In addition to his advisory work, Cody volunteers as a VITA Advanced Tax Preparer with United Way. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment delivery options supported by an in-house research team and accommodates both advisory and brokerage needs through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Gwizdz is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS and served four years in the United States Army. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries with a fiduciary, goals-based investment process that incorporates discretionary portfolio management, turnkey asset management, and alternative strategies. The firm uses a range of investment approaches supported by technology partnerships and automated monitoring.

Jerry Aroneo is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealthcare in 2024, he spent seven years at CITIGROUP. Aroneo is also involved in insurance sales on a limited basis. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach utilizing patented software and behavioral economics frameworks, combining quantitative metrics with fundamental, technical, and behavioral analysis to implement both passive and active investment strategies.

Christina Nash is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Osaic/ROYAL ALLIANCE ASSOCIATES, and Sii. Nash is also an author and educator, involved in writing and speaking engagements. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering services through a network of advisory affiliates using multiple program platforms and custodial arrangements.

Anibal Guerrero Russo is a CFP® professional at Kintra Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including Premier Path Wealth Partners, Peapack Private Bank & Trust, and Rockwood Wealth Management. Russo is also a silent partner in a family-owned handyman business. Kintra Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, and institutions, offering integrated wealth management and financial planning services with a model-driven investment approach that emphasizes tax efficiency and customized portfolio management.