Michael Mcclelland is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC who holds a Series 66 credential and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor Townsend & Kent since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Michael is involved in several insurance brokerage ventures and acts as a background actor for TV and movies. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charities, and retirement plans by providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options supported by third-party asset managers.

Steven Horvath is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Hornor Townsend and Kent, Inc., and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Horvath is also the founder of Protection USA, a firm engaged in the sale and servicing of fixed insurance products. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Dominic Carter is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at LPL Financial LLC and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he is involved with Friends Cafe in New Brunswick, NJ. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party managers through multiple program structures combining in-house manager selection and third-party strategies.

Nicholas Pontilena is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Equity Services, Inc. since 2013. He is also affiliated with National Life Group and serves as an instructor teaching continuing education courses to insurance and SEC-licensed professionals. Pontilena is a member of the advisory board for the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Sean Obrien is an investment advisor representative with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC since 2016 and is the founder of O'Brien Wealth Management, LLC, which provides investment advisory services through Kestra. He serves on the endowment committee at Christian Brothers Academy, overseeing the management of their endowment fund. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms while serving clients such as large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Robert Bennett Jr. is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 1990. 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, and municipalities, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

James Muro is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group, where he has worked since 2013. Muro is involved with The Objective Room, a website used for marketing purposes that offers financial services, literacy, and education. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm uses multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers to offer both long-term strategies and specialized investment options.

Christopher Paglia is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC and has held prior positions at Sanctuary Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a range of analytical approaches and acting as a fiduciary when advisory agreements are in place.

Joseph Scotti is a CFP® with 11 years of experience, currently serving at Equity Services, Inc. He has worked with National Life Group and Integrated Financial Concepts since 2015. Scotti is involved in educational initiatives related to pension and insurance topics, producing videos and providing guidance to professionals on retirement portfolios and pension planning. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a range of clients including individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Matthew Moore is a financial advisor with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. He serves on the Board of Trustees for The Somerset County 200 Club. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Zachary Zenda is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for a decade before joining NewEdge Advisors and LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a co-owner of Emeritus Wealth, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, supported by centralized due diligence, technology tools, and multiple program structures that integrate in-house and third-party manager strategies.

Robert Richards is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has held roles at EPA Financial Services since 2020, serving as CEO and part owner, and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a variety of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion to build client portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products.

David Suckey is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with both firms since 2016. Outside of advising, he is a passive investor in three Jersey Mike’s sandwich shops in North Lake, Texas. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides customized client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and various proprietary and third-party platforms.

David Parsels is a ChFC® and Series 63 designated financial advisor with Guardian Life who has 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Park Avenue Securities and Northeast Planning Corporation since 2000. He also serves as a consultant providing marketing advice to Guardian Life Insurance Company. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client relationships through advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, as well as access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

George Steiner is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner and has previously worked at firms including Msec, LLC and Capital Analysts, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Steiner serves as vice chair for the Manasquan Turkey Run, assisting with fundraising and event operations, and is a board member of the Mariner Foundation. He also has a longstanding career as a firefighter with the FDNY. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by an internal investment committee and combines in-house research with external managers across various asset classes, including alternatives and digital assets.

Gerard St Cyr is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Long Branch, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of finance, he is an author of books on empowering women and wine, a founder of Women.Wise, and serves as a hockey referee for local clubs. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across various program types and manages a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

John Flynn is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Insurance Co/Integrated Financial Concepts, LLC since 2015. Flynn is involved in educating public employees, including teachers, police, and firefighters, on retirement portfolio options and insurance products. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Jonathan Hempstead is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at AssuredPartners and Towson University. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives, emphasizing tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Nicole Toro is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF and TIAA since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, frequently serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides a fiduciary standard across its RIA services and manages client portfolios using both model and customized approaches.

Bryan Sitzer is a financial advisor at Farther with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at CohnReznick, EisnerAmpner, and Ernst & Young, among others. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform combined with in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach utilizing proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing, mainly investing in ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.