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.

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.

Max Mintz is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2017, following a year at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Mintz has served as a consultant providing expert guidance on the Independent Broker/Dealer space and is an independent life insurance agent. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a strategic asset allocation approach combined with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis. Vanderbilt’s integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms, along with its affiliated broker-dealer and multiple platform options, distinguishes it within the enterprise advisory sector.

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.

Nicholas Rizzieri is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC in Manalapan, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities LLC, and New Beach International LLC. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management and provides investment advisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning through various wrap-fee programs and third-party investment managers.

Manish Shah is a financial advisor with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fortis in 2022, he worked at Next Horizon Advisors LLC for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several investment-related ventures including serving as principal of Next Horizon WB LLC and advisor to the London Fund, as well as participating on the Board of Advisors for the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs. Fortis Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary management and ESG options, and reported $1.615 billion in discretionary assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Reginald Burroughs is a financial advisor at CW Advisors, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining CW Advisors in 2024, he worked at Mercadien Securities, LLC and Mercadien Asset Management, LLC for 19 years and New England Securities for three years. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team firm that offers investment management, comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and family office services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a Core-and-Satellite investment approach using a mix of active, passive, quantitative, and ESG-oriented strategies.

Peter Gellman is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Belpointe since 2024 and concurrently serves at Palmerston Group Advisors LLC, where he has worked since 1997. Gellman is also a managing member of Palmerston Group, L.P. and Palmerston Group Indemnity Solutions, L.L.C., which provide investment and insurance services, respectively. Belpointe Asset Management serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing customized portfolios with a mix of passive, active, tactical, and blended strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Matthew Cilento is a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. from 2021 to 2024. Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm focuses on a fundamental, long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis.

Alexander Palumbo is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ritholtz Wealth Management since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Palumbo is involved in fixed insurance sales. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm uses a goal-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and behavioral finance, managing approximately $9.4 billion in client assets through both advisor-led and digital platforms.

Kevin Lynch is a financial advisor at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including United Planners' Financial Services and Westminster Wealth Management. Outside of finance, Lynch is involved with Healing To Wellness, a physical therapy business, and serves as an officer and director for the Society For Financial Awareness, a nonprofit focused on financial education, as well as the Montgomery/Rocky Hill Rotary. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, model-based management for self-directed 401(k) accounts, and both wrap and non-wrap asset management solutions delivered through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Ernest Cruikshank III is a financial advisor at Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Silvercrest since 2015. Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC provides investment management and family-office services to families and select institutional investors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with family office services. The firm manages approximately $36.5 billion in assets under advisement and employs a combination of proprietary equity and fixed-income strategies alongside outsourced CIO, due diligence, and quantitative risk analytics for institutional clients.

David Vezina is a financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at TFS Securities Inc and TFS Insurance Agency. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an annuity manager at 1st Jersey Insurance Agency, where he continues to service Medicare clients. Sequent Planning, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm combines firm-developed models, third-party managers, and customized allocations within a structured risk framework, and provides a variety of retirement-plan services alongside asset management and financial planning.

Joseph Palermo is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Crestline Investors and Alta Park Capital, as well as positions in education at Penn State University and Poly Prep Country Day School. He is also involved in insurance sales through the Palermo Insurance Agency. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate clients. The firm typically manages diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis with a fundamental, long-term approach and integrates its advisory services with an affiliated broker-dealer and custody platform.

Tyrone Robinson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC since 2026. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 18 years. Robinson is involved outside of finance as treasurer and board member of the Mercer County College Foundation, where he participates in finance and investment committees. Kingsview Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations, offering wealth management, financial planning, and asset management through a combination of Investment Adviser Representatives and an internal portfolio group. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and model strategies supported by proprietary portfolios, alternative asset sourcing, and partnerships for tax and estate review.

Shrikant Nadkarni is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC since 2022. He is an Emeritus Partner at Withum Smith + Brown, an accounting firm where he provides business advisory, accounting, and tax services. Nadkarni is also an investment committee member of Marathi Vishwa, Inc., a not-for-profit cultural organization. Fortis Capital Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, employing a range of strategies including passive, active, tactical, blended, and ESG-integrated approaches.

Kenneth Kamen is a financial advisor at CW Advisors, LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Mercadien Asset Management, LLC, and Mercadien Securities, LLC for more than two decades. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving a broad client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm uses a Core-and-Satellite investment approach combining active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and provides services ranging from wealth management and financial planning to family office support.

Pooja Chawla is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors and manages two non-investment businesses: Golden Pine Consulting, a business operations consulting firm, and Your Choice Freight, a transportation and logistics company. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing diverse investment strategies and flexible engagement models.

Zohaib Tariq is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Somerset, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Global Wealth Management, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and several other firms. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing both direct management and third-party money managers through a comprehensive investment platform.

Hongwei Liu is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in financial advising, currently with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC. He has prior experience at Ni Advisors Inc and operates an accounting and tax services business as a CPA. He also serves as Vice President of Amerelite Financial Group LLC, a life and health insurance firm. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a goals-based advisory approach that incorporates proprietary software and behavioral economics, combining quantitative metrics, fundamental analysis, and both passive and active investment strategies.