Sagar Bhimavarapu is a CFA charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Mountain Avenue Capital LLC, an independent advisory firm based in New Providence, NJ. Prior to his current role, he worked at CIBC World Markets Corp and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of the IIT (BHU) Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit fundraising organization for his alma mater. Mountain Avenue Capital LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment approach and accepts business entity clients, which is relatively uncommon among independent advisors.

Carlos Peraza is a financial advisor at Mon Capital Management LLC in New York, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. He is also a partner at SP Family Office LLC since 2008 and a shareholder in SP Capital International S.A., a Panama-registered investment management firm that operates independently of his primary advisory roles. Mon Capital Management provides investment advisory services primarily to high‑net‑worth individuals, their corporate entities, and trusts, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a multi-disciplinary research process and applies Modern Portfolio Theory with strategic and tactical allocations, employing a range of instruments and alternative investments to meet client objectives.

David Marks is the sole advisor at One Across Capital, LLC in Maplewood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He has served as a private investor since 2006 and founded One Across Capital in 2012. One Across Capital provides discretionary investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering customized portfolios with a range of strategies including long/short equity, use of leverage, and options trading. The firm conducts thorough client assessments and internal asset management, emphasizing quarterly account reviews and a disciplined approach to risk.

Christopher Minko is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Minko Wealth. His prior roles include working with Cetera and operating an independent insurance agency. In addition to his advisory work, he assists with trust administration and Medicaid applications through a separate law office. Minko Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides personalized asset management to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and estates. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement rollover advice, and access to sub-advisers and alternative investments, constructing portfolios based on client goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Anthony Apostolico is the sole advisor at DGM Asset Management, L.L.C. in South Orange, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with DGM Asset Management since 2000. DGM Asset Management provides discretionary investment management and portfolio supervision to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis supplemented by technical and cyclical methods, offering strategies from long-term holdings to short-term trading, while generally avoiding market timing and tailoring portfolios to client restrictions.

Samia Mahnoor is a financial advisor at United Success Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Spartan Capital Securities, LLC, GroupM/WPP, Xaxis LLC, and OTG Management. United Success Wealth Management provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, business owners, and corporate entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory to build customized portfolios and offers services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial plans, and educational seminars.

Christopher Gula is a CFA® charterholder and a financial advisor with Summit Place Financial Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. He has five years of industry experience, including prior work at Dream Forward Solutions. Summit Place Financial Advisors provides discretionary, fee-only investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm manages approximately $300 million in discretionary assets and employs a portfolio strategy focused on individual equities, fixed income, and select mutual funds and ETFs.

James Zagelmeyer is a financial advisor at Lionshead Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior business experience spanning over a decade with Newsearch Equipment & Salvage, a retail company selling used parts for diesel tractors and other equipment. Lionshead Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, including pension and 1031 exchange consulting, as well as a bundled Micro Family Office program that coordinates estate, tax, and wealth-transfer planning.

Mark Blinderman is a financial advisor at Walnut Investment Services LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Walnut Investment Services since 2001. Walnut Investment Services primarily serves individuals and families, as well as small businesses, pension plans, and trusts, offering fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes fundamental securities analysis and asset allocation, providing both discretionary portfolio management and consultative guidance tailored to client goals.

James Lovas is a financial advisor at Xpotential Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Family First Firm, Friday Engineering, and Synopsys Inc. Xpotential Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, and small businesses. The firm employs globally diversified portfolios using low-cost index funds and ETFs, combining strategic asset allocation with tactical risk adjustments, and offers specialized services such as Treasury Management and 401(k) plan-level management.

Jakob Hawver is a financial advisor at MacFarlane Investors in New York, NY, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including previous roles at Reiss and other positions prior to joining MacFarlane Investors. MacFarlane Investors provides investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services to a diverse client base ranging from lower-income investors to high-net-worth individuals and organizations. The firm employs a fundamental research-driven, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach and integrates financial planning into its portfolio management process.

Hakan Ergulec is a CFA® charterholder and has been with Tekmen Wells LLC since 2013, accumulating 4 years of industry experience. He serves as Principal and Managing Partner of two investment-related holding companies focused on private company investments. Tekmen Wells provides asset management and financial consulting services to individuals, trusts, foundations, and corporations, including high-net-worth households. The firm employs a discretionary portfolio management approach using diversified asset allocations and third-party managers through the Envestnet platform, with a notable use of a wrap-fee program as its primary investment vehicle.

Ivan Feinseth is a financial advisor at Tigress Financial Partners, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Tigress Financial Partners since 2011. Tigress Financial Partners provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis along with modern portfolio theory, employing strategies such as long- and short-term trading, options, short sales, and margin.

Daniel Weiss is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial planner at Avrio Wealth PTE LTD. His prior experience includes roles at PrairieView Partners and Chen Planning, as well as positions with educational institutions such as Golden Gate University. Avrio Wealth PTE LTD provides financial planning, investment management, and insurance advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a total-return approach with diversified portfolios, serving a notable non-U.S. client base while maintaining registration with the U.S. SEC.

Douglas Black is the sole advisor at Springreef LLC in Chatham, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Springreef since 2010. Springreef serves high net worth families and large nonprofit organizations by providing independent consulting services focused on financial advisor evaluations, searches, and ongoing monitoring rather than managing client assets. The firm employs a structured due-diligence process using a 50-point scoring scale to assess advisors and operates on hourly or fixed-fee arrangements, avoiding asset-based compensation.

Chao Xu is a CFA® charterholder with 6 years of industry experience. He has been with IONE Capital Management LLC for 10 years in various roles and is currently based in Hoboken, NJ. IONE Capital Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach, utilizing statistical alpha strategies, algorithmic asset allocation, and a combination of technical and fundamental analysis, while adhering to explicit risk management policies.

Emily Jaffe is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and has been with OFC Financial Planning, LLC since 2017. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Short Hills, NJ. Prior to her current role, she took a five-year sabbatical from 2012 to 2017. OFC Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management as well as financial planning and consulting on a project or retainer basis. The firm employs diversified investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and options, and maintains a range of operational and policy features such as account aggregation through eMoney and explicit client restrictions on portfolio management.

Frank Riggio is the managing member of Prosus Wealth Management in New York, NY, with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Investacorp Advisory Services and Franklin Financial Planning. Mr. Riggio also holds a New York State Life and Health Insurance License and occasionally recommends insurance products as part of financial planning. Prosus Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $8.1 million in discretionary portfolios. The firm uses a written Investment Policy Statement and strategic asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, employing a core-and-satellite approach with quarterly reviews.

Robert Ruggirello is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years at Brave Eagle Wealth Management and 20 years of prior service with the FDNY. He has four years of industry experience as a financial advisor. Brave Eagle Wealth Management serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and small businesses by providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and business and tax consulting. The firm combines active management with modern portfolio theory and a core-and-satellite approach, incorporating human capital analysis and derivative strategies as part of its investment process.

Howard Lisch is a financial advisor with Lisch Investment Management LLC and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 30 years of industry experience and has worked at several firms, including Securities Service Network, Inc. and Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a certified public accounting firm and is a licensed attorney. Lisch Investment Management LLC is a fee-only adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach focused on income and growth, managing diversified portfolios that include dividend-paying equities, REITs, master limited partnerships, and bond funds.