John Duffy is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with various Summit-branded firms since 2015, joining Summit Financial, LLC in 2018. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, operating both discretionary and consultative platforms.

Ryan Edwards is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Intrua Financial since 2021 and was previously with Intrua Advisory Group LLC and LPL Financial. Edwards is also involved in a business entity for tax and investment purposes unrelated to securities trading. Intrua Financial provides investment advisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical and cyclical analysis to develop customized asset allocations and investment policy statements, managing approximately $1.76 billion in client assets as of year-end 2024.

Leonard Dandridge is a financial advisor at Regal Investment Advisors LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cornerstone Financial, Zyntex Inc, IRhythm Inc, and InfuSystem Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience as a sales associate in retail. Regal Investment Advisors LLC, operating as LionShare, provides discretionary investment management services through independent advisers to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers proprietary and third-party model portfolios and grants discretionary authority to implement and manage these strategies on behalf of clients.

Brian Power is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Summit Financial, LLC since 2025 and previously spent 15 years at Gateway Advisory, LLC. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, providing both discretionary and consultative service models.

Robert Armstrong Jr. is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC in Parsippany, NJ, holding a Series 63 license and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Summit Financial since 2018 and with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2018. Armstrong also operates a personal LLC and offers insurance products as a broker through multiple companies. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving nearly 17,800 clients. The firm provides investment advisory and portfolio management programs with both discretionary and consultative services, supporting customized allocations and held-away account management.

Brian Barthold is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc., where he worked for 16 years before joining Summit Financial in 2018. Barthold also offers insurance products as a broker through various companies, including an affiliated firm. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm provides investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a combination of discretionary and consultative approaches.

John Higgins is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. He has previously worked with Patterson/Smith Associates, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network, and is the managing member and owner of Patterson Smith Associates, LLC, where he is involved in selling fixed insurance. 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 supported by a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Caitlin West is a financial advisor at The Ascent Group, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. West serves as Co-Chair of the Rutgers School of Business Finance Area Advisory Board and as Non-Academic Co-Chair of an advisory board at Rutgers University. The Ascent Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.93 billion, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and proprietary model portfolios.

John Simon is a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Simon Quick Advisors in 2017, he worked at William E. Simon & Sons, LLC for 23 years. He serves as finance chair of the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, reflecting involvement in nonprofit finance. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and nonprofit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients by providing wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including allocation to unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private funds, and it offers integrated tax and back-office services alongside sub-advisory relationships.

Arthur Grutt Jr. is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capitol Securities in 2019, he worked at LPL Financial and has been involved with Cambridge Life Brokerage LLC since 2006, where he serves as president overseeing employee benefits brokerage operations. Capitol Securities Management provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and manages assets through various programs including separately managed accounts and third-party money managers.

Joseph Belfatto Jr. is a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Simon Quick Advisors since 2007, following a brief tenure at Massey Quick Wealth Solutions. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients by providing wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services. The firm combines private fund sponsorship, sub-advisory relationships, and integrated tax and back-office offerings, employing a range of investment strategies including long and short positions and options.

Sam Di Giovanni is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. in Parsippany, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and various Avantax entities. He also has experience working at Rider University and Diamond Nation, LLC. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered representatives. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets as of 2025.

Christopher Stappas is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Summit Financial and related Summit entities since 1991 and also serves as managing member of CGS Financial, LLC. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client needs.

Brian Keller is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC in Parsippany, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Recordati Rare Diseases. Keller is a minority owner of R.B.S. Harrison, LLC, a rental property management company, though he is not involved in its operations. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan services through both discretionary and consultative approaches.

Christos Thomas is a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has been with Simon Quick Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches classes in hedge funds, portfolio management, and alternative investments at the New York Institute of Finance. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients, offering wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning, and administrative services. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes allocating assets among independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private funds, with active roles in private fund management and integrated tax and back-office services.

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.

Larissa Mehlfelder is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience, currently serving at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2009. She is based in Morristown, NJ. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and nonprofit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients by providing wealth management, investment consulting, financial and tax planning, compliance, and administrative services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private investment funds, and offers integrated tax and back-office services.

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.

Meryl Futey is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. She has previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services and Avantax firms, among others. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with MS Investment Partners and PKF O'Connor Davies Wealth Management. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through CPA networks and registered advisor representatives, offering tax-intelligent strategies and discretionary account management with approximately $7.57 billion in assets under management.

Ankit Tuladhar is an advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 65 credential and six years of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining B. Riley Wealth Management, he worked at Caldwell University and the Group for Technical Assistance. B. Riley Wealth Advisors offers investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs multiple investment programs and manages approximately $4.21 billion in assets through a team of about 173 advisors.