Ryan Edwards is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Intrua Financial, where he has been since 2021, and previously held advisory roles at Intrua Advisory Group LLC and LPL Financial. Edwards is involved with 836 Wealth Management, a non-investment-related business entity used for tax and investment purposes. Intrua Financial is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately $1.75 billion in regulatory assets under management and 37 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, and retirement plans, utilizing a combination of fundamental, modern portfolio, technical, and cyclical analyses to build customized investment strategies implemented through direct management, model portfolios, and third-party managers.

Kenneth Dugan is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Leo Wealth, LLC. He has held roles at affiliated entities including Leogroup Wealth Solutions, LLC and Leogroup Fund Services, LLC since 2013. He also maintains an active insurance license. Leo Wealth, LLC serves individuals, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm employs ETF-based and single-stock systematic strategies, combining internal models and third-party sub-advisors to construct diversified, risk-tiered portfolios.

Ana Bou Goldsmith is a financial advisor at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at IDB Lido Wealth, IDB Bank, GBS Finance, and Merrill. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities with financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, utilizing third-party independent managers and model portfolios as part of its investment approach.

Caitlin West is a financial advisor with The Ascent Group, LLC based in Hillsborough, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and having 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and KB Financial Partners. West serves as a Non-Academic Co-Chair on the Rutgers School of Business Finance Area Advisory Board. The Ascent Group, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with model portfolios and third-party managers, offering digital delivery and access to alternative investments, serving over 4,000 clients with approximately $4.76 billion in assets under management.

Justin Shure is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company and has worked previously at firms including Charles Schwab and Bay Colony Advisors. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management with third-party independent managers and model portfolios.

Eli Cohen is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Perigon, he held positions at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction based on clients’ goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance, and serves as both sponsor and overseer of wrap and sub-advisor programs.

Joseph Medina is a financial advisor with Infinity Financial Services Advisory and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and previously worked at firms including NewBridge Securities Corporation, Cetera Advisors LLC, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory role, Medina is involved in commercial and residential real estate sales and serves as an independent public notary. He is also a limited partner in several Brooklyn-based bars. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $174 million for around 642 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a multi-method investment approach that includes technical and fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and the use of complex products such as options for portfolio construction and risk management.

Steven Bernknopf is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, LLC, Saxony Securities, Inc, and Herman Bernknopf & Company. He is also a principal at Prager Metis CPAs LLC, where he focuses on tax preparation and accounting. Additionally, Mr. Bernknopf serves as board member and treasurer for the charitable organization Child Wellness Institute, Inc. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction with regular monitoring and serves as sponsor and overseer of wrap and sub-advisor arrangements.

Connor Barbella Roesler is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kintra Wealth, LLC. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Tupler Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales during business hours. Kintra Wealth, LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pension plans, and corporations by providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.5 billion in discretionary assets and utilizes a model-driven investment process focused on tax efficiency and integrated planning.

Justin Eccleston is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stone Creek Capital Management and Biltmore Capital Advisors. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy managed by an internal investment team and investment committee, offering customizable model portfolios and various account options.

Michael Dugan Sr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Client Services, LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish Catholic national organization. Private Client Services is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discovery-driven process focusing on risk profiling and tailored platform selection, offering a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of portfolio management options.

Lawrence Seigelstein is a Senior Wealth Advisor at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including DAI Securities, LLC, Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc., and Amper Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Advocacy, LLC, providing life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance services. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory. The firm employs asset allocation and diversification strategies, utilizing third-party managers and technology platforms to support client accounts and administer services.

Viswanathan Venugopala is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC since 2024 and previously spent 11 years at CITIGROUP. Venugopala holds a Series 63 license and is based in Princeton, NJ. Fortis Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers customized, primarily discretionary portfolio solutions with a range of active, passive, tactical, and ESG-aware strategies, alongside financial planning, retirement consulting, and educational workshops.

Christopher Noviello is a financial advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Cetera and Walnut Street Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the nonprofit Grassroots Conservation. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm employs a variety of strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, with an emphasis on retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Diane Ruiz is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Santander Bank, LPL Financial LLC, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and HSBC Bank USA N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in New Windsor, NY. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management and offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products. The firm provides investment management primarily via the FMAX wrap-fee platform with strategies implemented by third-party discretionary managers.

Matthew Allain is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with several affiliated firms, including Olden Lane Securities, Massey Quick Wealth Solutions, and multiple entities within The Leo Group. He serves on the board of directors for Capflow Funding Group Managers, LLC, a role unrelated to investment management. Leo Wealth serves individuals, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, model portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm combines ETF-based core and thematic models with systematic single-stock strategies, utilizing a range of internal and third-party tools to manage diversified, risk-tiered portfolios.

Rohan Somar Jr is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Rivertan Financial Group as a financial analyst. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans using a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports discretionary account management through its internal Arkadios Managed Solutions team, employing various analytical approaches and offering retirement plan fiduciary consulting.

Nicole Simpson is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. Her prior experience includes 16 years at Next Financial Group Inc. Beyond her advisory role, she is a pastor, motivational speaker, and author who addresses topics such as 9/11 survival, sexual trauma, prison reform, entrepreneurship, and team building. She is also actively involved in community service as the board chair and president of Generation X Community Association, which provides scholarships, financial literacy education, and support to marginalized communities. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with fundamental and technical analysis, offering portfolio management and financial planning services integrated with retirement-plan and benefits firms.

Andre Murillo is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Santander Securities, Santander Bank, and JPMorgan Securities throughout his career. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, providing investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, goal-based financial planning, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products. The firm supports over 10,800 client relationships with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Brian Cody is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at several firms, including Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, Private Advisor Group, and Carson Wealth Management Group. In addition to his advisory work, Cody volunteers as a VITA Advanced Tax Preparer with United Way. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment delivery options supported by an in-house research team and accommodates both advisory and brokerage needs through a large network of investment adviser representatives.