Louis Scipione is the sole advisor at Scipione Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Paramus, NJ, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license with 22 years of industry experience. He has operated Scipione Wealth Management since 1997 and serves as treasurer for the Allendale Chamber of Commerce. Scipione Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager selection. The firm focuses on matching managers to client goals and risk tolerance using Modern Portfolio Theory, managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis with quarterly reviews.

Curtis Pope is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Pope Wealth Planning, LLC in Tarrytown, NY. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Wealthsimple, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Northstar Money, where he also serves as a financial planner for a fintech company focused on employer financial wellness programs. Pope Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, couples, and high-net-worth clients, emphasizing passive portfolio construction through index funds and ETFs combined with fundamental analysis and third-party models. The firm typically operates under non-discretionary trading arrangements, offering a hybrid service model that integrates ongoing planning with model-driven execution.

James Bogush is the sole advisor at Bull Market Strategies LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has two years of industry experience, including three years at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. Outside of his financial advisory work, he has operated several businesses since 2011, including Bogush, Inc. and Wall Street Motor Cars, LLC. Bull Market Strategies LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, business entities, and institutional clients. The firm employs diversified investment strategies including technical analysis, options trading, and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Stephanie Whiston is the principal of Whiston Asset Management in New York City, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Hudson Heritage from 2001 to 2017 and has operated Whiston Advisors since 1989. Outside of investment advisory, she is the founding director of the Marine Education Foundation, a charitable organization focused on marine educational programs and fundraising. Whiston Asset Management is an independent advisory firm managing approximately $18 million in discretionary assets for individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios and a strategic asset allocation approach tailored to clients’ retirement and wealth-transfer goals, combining discretionary portfolio management with affiliated consulting services and insurance solutions.

Edwin Hagan Emmin is a financial advisor at Moor Funds with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Moor Funds since 2021 and previously held roles at Titan Alpha Systems and Aztec Exchange. Moor Funds provides discretionary investment management and portfolio construction focused on domestic and international equities for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pension plans, trusts, estates, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a proprietary AI-driven selection system combined with traditional fundamental analysis and manages a small number of individualized accounts on a discretionary basis.

Brandon Sack is a financial advisor at Active Wealth Advisors with Series 65 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Active Wealth Advisors, he was involved with GAB Management Corp and has a background that includes six years at Florida Atlantic University. Active Wealth Advisors is an independent SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and a variety of institutional relationships. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and sector-rotation techniques in its customized investment management, and utilizes a range of instruments including derivatives, futures, and digital-asset products.

Gene Tortorello is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at 3i Wealth Management LLC and has prior experience at Hedged Alpha Capital Management, PGIM, and First Principles Capital Management. Outside of investment advisory, he provides tax advisory and accounting services. 3i Wealth Management primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning, also offering business and tax advisory services. The firm integrates modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis with a long-term trading approach, employing derivative-based hedging strategies alongside conventional securities.

Jason Joseph is a financial advisor with Abby Advisors LLC in Dobbs Ferry, NY. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Abby Advisors, he worked as a self-employed advisor for several years. Abby Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of passive and active investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, with a focus on long-term holdings alongside occasional short-term trades.

Carlos Rodrigues is the sole advisor at Fortune Financial LLC in Livingston, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has operated Fortune Financial since 2005 and concurrently owns and manages the NJ Elevator Inspection Agency. Fortune Financial provides financial planning and investment advisory services primarily to individual clients, combining standalone consultations with ongoing portfolio reviews. The firm’s investment approach includes fundamental analysis, third-party research, and corporate rating services, with portfolio management involving various strategies and monthly reviews conducted by the principal.

Steven Zhang is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Youhe Advisors LLC and has been involved with Youhe Invest LLC since 2009. Zhang also holds officer roles in related financial and accounting services businesses. Youhe Advisors LLC provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversified holdings, using research-driven portfolio construction tailored to each client’s risk objectives.

Jason Blumstein is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Julius Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2021, following roles at Satovsky Asset Management and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Julius Wealth Advisors, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, behavioral coaching, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a goals-based, tax-aware investment approach emphasizing low costs, long-term holdings, and behavioral coaching to help clients avoid emotional decisions.

Damanick Dantes is a financial advisor at Dantes Outlook with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previously worked at firms including Foreside Fund Services, LLC, Global X Management Company LLC, and Cannon Advisors. Dantes Outlook provides investment advice and model portfolios to individuals and families, along with consulting and outsourced-CIO services for other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a goal-based asset allocation strategy using ETFs, individual stocks, and technical analysis, incorporating systematic trend signals and momentum-based approaches that distinguish it within the independent advisor community.

Robert Solimano is a financial advisor at Angel Oak Financial Services LLC in Montvale, NJ, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Angel Oak Financial Services since 2015. Angel Oak Financial Services LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and fee-only investment management to individuals and small businesses. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, long-term portfolios with attention to downside protection and tax efficiency.

Mauro Leos is a financial advisor at Next Pronto Capital Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at CLSA Americas, CITIC Securities International USA, and Neuheit Associates. He is the founder of Next Pronto LLC, a financial planning business. Next Pronto Capital Advisors provides fee-only financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, families, and small businesses. The firm uses a bottom-up investment approach that emphasizes intrinsic value and corporate governance, offering tailored planning, portfolio construction, and an optional discretionary service to manage held-away retirement accounts.

Erik Dellith is the principal of Dellith Wealth Advisory in Fairview, NJ, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Rex Global Wealth Management, Summit Financial, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Dellith is also an active licensed insurance agent and engages in a paid equity research role along with several other business interests. Dellith Wealth Advisory provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies, executing transactions only with client approval in line with each client’s investment policy statement.

Srdana Pokrajac is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Planbound, LLC in New York, NY. She has been involved with Planbound since 2023 and also maintains a role at Wize Venture, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is engaged with Spartan Planning Group, a fee-only financial planning firm serving families, individuals, and organizations. Planbound offers financial planning, wealth management, and financial education services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm uses a diversified, primarily passive investment approach and supports various engagement structures, including asset-based management, flat-fee planning, and hourly consulting.

Michael Brown is the sole advisor at High Grade Investment Solutions, LLC, an independent firm based in Spring Valley, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of experience with the firm. High Grade Investment Solutions specializes in discretionary fixed-income portfolio management for high-net-worth and institutional clients, focusing on a single actively managed strategy concentrated in high-quality municipal and U.S. Treasury securities. The firm combines fundamental credit analysis with technical yield-curve modeling and frequent trading to manage separately managed accounts, typically requiring a $1 million minimum.

Mohammad Naqvi is a financial advisor at Penta Capital Strategies LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Penta Capital Strategies since 2016 and concurrently at ZS Associates since 2014. Penta Capital Strategies LLC is a New Jersey‑registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and corporate entities. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with tactical market timing and a global-macro overlay, managing client assets directly with an emphasis on diversification, risk management, and customized investment strategies.

Joseph Obertlik is the principal of Obertlik Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. He founded his firm in 2025. Outside of financial advising, he serves as president of multiple pickup and delivery service companies and a vending machine business. Obertlik Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management to individuals and high net worth clients, managing approximately $20 million across roughly 25 client accounts. The firm creates tailored investment programs based on client goals, employing fundamental and cyclical analysis, with regular portfolio reviews and active management of asset allocation, security selection, rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Boaz Witelson is the sole advisor at Sensus Investment Management, where he has worked since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Sensus Investment Management provides advisory services to individual clients and corporate retirement plans, specializing in discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary pension consulting. The firm uses a top-down, asset-allocation driven approach with quantitative optimization and incorporates derivatives and option strategies to manage risk and costs.