Howard Chin is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC since 2012. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Summit, NJ. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Crossroads Community Church, where he manages financial donations and budgeting. Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, consultative investment advice, and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional clients. The firm focuses on global, equity-centered portfolios and also acts as a sub-adviser to other advisers while supporting a diverse range of investment vehicles.

Timothy Moran is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Carapace Financial Advisors LLC since 2018 and also serves as a principal for Nantim LLC, a real estate consulting firm advising on loan and property purchases. Carapace Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and sub-advisory services primarily to high-net-worth and institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative approach combining large-cap equities or U.S. Treasuries with exchange-listed options to seek defined downside protection alongside capped upside participation or enhanced income.

George Cleffi is a financial advisor at Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 11 years before joining his current firm in 2019. Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and trust accounts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a team of about 16 advisors and manages approximately $127 million in assets, offering portfolio management through an in-house wrap fee program, referrals to independent money managers, customized financial planning, and educational seminars.

Andrew Christiansen is a financial advisor at Condor Capital Wealth Management with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities. Condor Capital Wealth Management serves individuals, business entities, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension plan consulting, employing fee-only investment programs that include equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds with ongoing client monitoring.

Alan Merker is a financial advisor with Access Wealth in Totowa, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Access Wealth Planning, LLC since 2013 and has longstanding roles at Tuthill & Merker, LLC and Morris Merker & Co, LLC, the latter being a non-investment related business. Access Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional entities, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory through an investment committee that constructs diversified models and evaluates third-party managers based on performance, risk, and fees.

William Burke Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has held positions at Communication Devices Inc. and First Hope Bank, where he remains on the advisory board. Burke also serves as a board member for a private high school he attended. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutions. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored solutions supported by extensive research and an affiliate network.

Logan Wadsworth is a financial advisor at Bravias Financial with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Prior to his financial career, he was involved in landscape and lawncare services and managed a sports bar. Bravias Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients through a six-advisor team, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a model portfolio approach tailored by client risk assessments and incorporates a range of asset classes, offering financial planning as part of its investment management services or on a stand-alone basis.

Brandon Bottari is a CFP® professional at Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Blue Ocean Wealth and has a background in education. Seabridge serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional, and tax-exempt clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm is notable for its global equity-focused strategies and its role as a discretionary sub-adviser for other investment advisers.

Scott Mc Caffery is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Paradigm Investment Advisory, LLC and LPL Financial LLC. Prior to this, he worked at Warren Wealth Associates and Commonwealth Financial Network. Paradigm Investment Advisory, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s approach focuses on long-term, fundamental analysis with customized portfolios and ongoing wealth management services.

Justin Nestle is a financial advisor at Premier Path Wealth Partners, LLC in Madison, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience working at Kearny Bank and TD Bank, N.A., among other roles, and has been with Premier Path Wealth Partners since 2026. Premier Path Wealth Partners provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-analytic investment process across various instruments and supports employer plan sponsors, using third-party managers and tools to implement strategies in both custody and held-away accounts.

John O'Donnell is a financial advisor at Makrod Investment Associates Inc with 13 years of industry experience. He works within a two-advisor team based in Verona, NJ. Makrod Investment Associates provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a value-oriented approach focused on equities, investment-grade fixed income, and cash/money market funds, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis with semi-annual portfolio reviews.

Patrick York is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Premier Path Wealth Partners, LLC, joining the firm in 2023 after 11 years at Bank of America and 12 years at Merrill. Premier Path Wealth Partners provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-analytic investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, and portfolio construction methods across various instruments and uses third-party platforms and managers to implement strategies in both custody and held-away accounts.

Jerold Francus is a financial advisor with Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, LLC in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Jeffrey Matthews Financial Group LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Francus works part-time as a ski and snowboard instructor at Keystone Resort with Vail Resorts. Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and trust accounts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a team of 16 advisors and offers portfolio management through in-house wrap fee programs, referrals to independent money managers, customized financial planning, and educational seminars, managing approximately $127 million in assets across about 347 client relationships.

Colleen Echausse is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Heritage Financial Counselors, LLC. She has been with Heritage Financial Counselors for ten years. Heritage Financial Counselors advises individuals, couples, families, and high-net-worth clients on comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm uses an integrated five-step planning process and primarily manages portfolios with exchange-traded funds and low-cost mutual funds, focusing on client goals, time horizon, and risk profile.

William Fraley is a financial advisor with Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, LLC in Mobile, Alabama. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and BB&T Investment Services. Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and trust accounts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account options, and provides portfolio management, independent money manager referrals, customized financial planning, and educational seminars.

Thomas Birrittella is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Wiss Private Client Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously held roles at EisnerAmper Wealth Advisors LLC and Hillcrest Wealth Advisors - NY, LLC. He is currently part of a team at Wiss Private Client Advisors, LLC, based in Florham Park, NJ. Wiss Private Client Advisors, LLC is a team of ten advisors managing approximately $1.2 billion for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, utilizing a diverse range of investment vehicles tailored to client risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizon.

Christina Sharkey is a financial advisor with Investment Partners Asset Management and holds a Series 65 designation. She has eight years of experience as a CPA and EA through her work at Calico CPA LLC, in addition to two years in the financial advisory industry. Her prior roles include positions at Mandel Feketi & Bloom CPAs, Robert Half, and Intuit. Investment Partners Asset Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $333 million in client assets, employing a value-oriented investment approach across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and specialized strategies including options and derivatives.

Steven Lerit is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Washington Crossing Advisors LLC since 2019 and previously held positions at Stifel Nicolaus and UBS Financial Services Inc. He serves on the Journal advisory board of The Spaulding Group, contributing to investment performance consulting and article reviews. Washington Crossing Advisors provides investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, defined benefit plans, investment companies, and financial institutions offering wrap and model programs. The firm employs value-oriented equity strategies, tactical ETF-based asset allocation, and other approaches, delivering investment models and discretionary management through affiliated and unaffiliated platforms.

Lauren Dwyer is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with two years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Strategic Family Wealth Counselors, L.L.C., where she has worked since 2023. In addition to her financial advisory role, she coaches the Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team. Strategic Family Wealth Counselors, L.L.C. offers comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $1.66 billion in assets and emphasizes individualized financial planning combined with fundamental analysis and a diversified investment approach.

Gregory Aroneo is a financial advisor at Carapace Financial Advisors LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Carapace since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Financial Northeastern Securities and as an educator at Ridge High School and Morris Catholic High School. Carapace Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and sub-advisory services primarily to high-net-worth and accredited investors, institutional clients, and other investment advisers. The firm employs customized market-linked hedging and investment strategies using options combined with diversified collateral portfolios, managing accounts on a discretionary basis.