Jonathan Valdez is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, Santander Securities, and Wells Fargo. Outside of advising, he is involved in renovating and managing a real estate property. Nations Financial Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with model portfolios spanning various risk profiles. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and allows advisors to recommend third-party managers, providing clients with both fee-based and commission-based advisory options.

Peter Valles is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Aurora Private Wealth, APW Capital, Inc., and Janney Montgomery Scott. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Valles is also licensed to sell insurance and conducts insurance activities through Summit Risk Management, LLC and other firms. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately $26.35 billion in assets under management and 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers both discretionary and consultative investment management programs, financial planning, retirement plan advisory services, and access to alternative investments and variable annuities.

Ke Dao is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2011 to 2019. Dao is also president of Rivertan Financial Group, LLC and Rivertan Risk Management, LLC, overseeing investment advisory and insurance planning services. Arkadios Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through customized investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers discretionary account management supported by its internal portfolio team.

Anders Velischek is a CFP® professional at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He has been with Simon Quick Advisors since 2016. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, and foundations with wealth management, investment consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of proprietary quantitative analysis and in-person due diligence to allocate client assets across various investment vehicles and offers distinctive services including fund sponsorship, tax preparation, and sub-advisory arrangements.

Kevin Lynch Jr. is a financial advisor at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Phoenix Financial Solutions and Bizti. Lynch is also involved with Westminster Wealth Management, where he engages in marketing insurance and financial services. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides financial planning, model-based management for 401(k) accounts, and a variety of asset management solutions delivered through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

William Gadsden is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC since 2015. Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC provides investment management and family-office services to families and select institutional investors, including endowments and foundations. The firm offers proprietary equity and fixed-income strategies combined with outsourced CIO, due diligence, and quantitative risk analytics, tailoring investment solutions to individual client needs.

Matthew Mc Cormack is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He also works as an accounting intern at Monmouth Ocean Education Services. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and combines advisory services with technology and operational support for other advisers.

Keith Lester is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc. and Ethos Technologies. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a personal business conducting streaming on Twitch. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to corporate and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, typically using a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and select individual securities, combined with technology and operational support for other advisers.

Patrick Daly is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Janney Montgomery Scott. He also provides annuity and insurance products through LaSalle St. Insurance Services. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors offers fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Salvatore Gambino is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2017, with prior experience at HSBC Bank USA and HSBC from 2006 to 2017. Gambino also provides investment advisory services through independent firms including Gladstone Institutional Advisory, LLC. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, implementing diverse investment strategies tailored at the representative level.

Garrett Collins is a financial advisor at Kintra Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Warren Wealth Associates and Reynolds and Reynolds. Kintra Wealth serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pension plans, and corporations, providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm combines client interviews and document review with model-driven asset allocation and fundamental security analysis to optimize tax efficiency and avoid duplicate holdings across accounts.

Russell Babiarz is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Transcend Capital Advisors and OneValley. Outside of his advisory career, he is the founder of Babz LLC, a social networking mobile app development project that he has been working on since 2019. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and private fund advisory, employing a mix of traditional and alternative investments supported by AI tools and third-party analytics.

Bradley Repinsky is a financial advisor at SEIA with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and Goldman Sachs Wealth Services. SEIA is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with approximately 142 advisors serving retail and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Samantha Booth is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 licensed advisor with six years of industry experience. She currently works at Beacon Trust and previously held roles at Orange Investment Advisors, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Haymarket Wealth Management, Market Street Mission, and Drew University. Beacon Trust serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and certain business entities with financial planning, tax preparation, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach focused on risk diversification, tax-aware management, and customization, and it maintains affiliations with a chartered trust company and a bank holding company.

Stephen Bene is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group Inc, Prosperity Capital Advisors, Beneficial Wealth, and Merrill. He is also involved in business health insurance sales. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering advisory services combined with technology-driven solutions and a managed account platform featuring a multi-manager investment approach.

David Pasi Jr. is a financial advisor at CW Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Delta Financial Group, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer and property manager for Bambino Properties LLC and is a manager involved in private equity investments at 7103 Lily Way LLC. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $15 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, employing a Core-and-Satellite investment approach that integrates active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies across various asset classes.

Jeffrey Costello is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at C2P Capital Advisory Group and Beneficial Wealth. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages an employee benefits insurance agency that provides group health and dental insurance programs. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, and provides technology and operational solutions for other advisers through a managed account platform.

Richard Callison is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lifemark Securities Corp., Tribal Capital Markets, LLC, and Red Oak Wealth Management, where he also serves as an independent insurance agent. Outside of financial services, he is secretary of Shenandoah Hospitality Group, Inc., which owns a hotel. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is a federally registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and institutions. The firm employs a multi-team model to deliver customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches.

Ronald Vanhorn is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Client Services since 2010, following roles at Woodbury Financial Services and 1717 Capital Management Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in community organizations such as the Flemington Lions Club and serves on the board of a local homeowners association, in addition to teaching racquetball and working as a hospitality consultant. Private Client Services is an SEC-registered independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discovery-driven process focused on risk profiling and platform selection and offers a blend of advisory and broker-dealer services with a wide range of portfolio management options.

Nicholas Thompson is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Beacon Trust and has prior experience at CNR Securities, Hartford Funds Distributors, Villanova University, and JPMorgan. Outside of his advisory role, he personally manages two rental properties. Beacon Trust offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and trustee services to individuals, trusts, pension, and charitable entities, managing over $4 billion in assets. The firm utilizes an open-architecture investment platform that includes in-house and third-party strategies, with a focus on tax efficiency and customized fixed-income portfolios.