Paul Aris is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advising, he serves as an adjunct business professor at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business and is a member of the board of directors for the Wharton Club of New Jersey. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs supported by in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Marlene Badai is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with GWN Securities since 2014. In addition to her advisory work, she operates a life insurance business focused on assessing family insurance needs and protecting inheritances. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through a network of approximately 423 advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of investment programs including both traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Samuel Hardy is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining TD in 2026, he worked at Nest Investments BD LLC and Nest Investments LLC from 2023 to 2026, and has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. among other firms. Hardy also operated Hardy Solutions from 2022 to 2023. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth private, and retail clients. The firm employs a portfolio construction approach combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Michael Santana is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes five years at Merrill and roles in education at Rutgers Business School and Union County College. Outside of finance, Santana owns and manages an online retail cigar business, Santana Cigars. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering ongoing portfolio management and financial planning support.

Derek De Pol is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he manages real estate through De Pol Real Estate, LLC and De Pol Real Estate Holdings, LLC. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients via multiple managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm employs portfolios based on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating both affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers, and is known for its use of market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain legacy programs.

Cameron Koplik is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory Services, Preferred Financial Partners, MassMutual, and Metlife Securities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custodial services.

Jay Heidt is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC investments since 2004. PNC Wealth Management delivers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Nicholas Roughan is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Nylife Securities LLC and Riebling Wealth Strategies. His background includes diverse roles outside finance, such as positions in fitness and correctional facility work. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, working with both retail and institutional sponsors.

Yinan Xiao is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations, and has 21 years of industry experience. Xiao has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held roles at several firms including Fidelity Service LLC and Century 200 Group, LLC. Outside of advising, Xiao is involved with Union Synergy as an owner and administrator and provides estate planning services through LSPN Pro, LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Christopher Nichols is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent in various capacities since 2006 and concurrently works with Penn Mutual Life Insurance since 2018. Nichols is also involved in insurance brokerage through several entities, including roles as an agent and proprietor in multi-line and life insurance sales. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves a broad client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining advisory and broker-dealer services with third-party asset manager relationships and a dual registration as an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer.

Bradley Hampton is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple affiliated entities within the Bankers Life network since 2016 and was previously employed at Future Payment Technologies. Hampton is also licensed as an insurance agent with Bankers Life and Casualty, where he sells life, health, and annuity insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Haibo Liang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and a background that includes entrepreneurial work in photonics and managing residential rental properties. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base with both advisory and broker‑dealer services, offering proprietary and third‑party model portfolios and managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025.

Julie Sumitomo is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, providing ongoing portfolio management and financial planning support.

Alan Mendlowitz is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at GWN Securities since 2017, following roles at PRUCO Securities, LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property and casualty insurance through several agencies, including serving as president of Wise Men Insurance Services, Inc. and Amass Wealth LLC. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a range of managed account programs, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs a mix of discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and technology-enabled platforms, and is noted for its use of market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain legacy programs.

Kevin Barry is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at GWN Securities Inc. since 2020. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and CitiStreet. He is also involved in insurance sales, focusing on life, long-term care, and disability insurance. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers for individuals and business clients. The firm supports a network of approximately 423 advisors and manages around $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts, delivering advice through various managed-account programs and model portfolios.

Arshad Awan is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with TD Bank and its affiliated entities since 2014. Awan also serves as a FINRA non-public arbitrator. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, utilizing a combination of strategic asset allocation and investments from both affiliated and third-party managers.

Marc Connolly is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of advisory work, he owns rental property for college students in Fairfield, Connecticut. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and access to a range of investment products through a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Gregory Campbell is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. since 2017, following five years at PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Jolie Group, LLC, a holding company for a mixed-use building. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients, utilizing a range of strategic and tactical asset allocation portfolios that include both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Paul Butler is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2024 before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2024. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Robert Ibrahim is a CFP® certificant with 34 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Janney Montgomery Scott. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author writing about his life and career and serves as an advisory board member for the CFO Leadership Council. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.