William Dudes is a financial advisor at Pleasantdale Wealth Management, LLC in Hackettstown, NJ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license with 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and operating as a sole proprietor. He was also involved with Dudes Boys LLC from 2013 to 2019. Pleasantdale Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis and ongoing monitoring to guide asset allocation and offers unique services such as discretionary ERISA 3(38) management alongside a multigenerational advisory team.

Brian Dudes is a financial advisor at Pleasantdale Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2019 before joining Pleasantdale Wealth Management. Pleasantdale Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages client accounts based on documented goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances, employing fundamental analysis and ongoing monitoring, with strategies that include option writing and quarterly account reviews.

Grady Moshay is a financial advisor at Emancipare Investment Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Exxon Mobil for 28 years before retiring in 2024. Emancipare Investment Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning and ongoing guidance to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on holistic, full-scope plans that cover a wide range of financial topics. The firm operates on an advice-only basis, delivering written plans and recommendations while clients retain discretion over transactions and service providers.

Frank Stettner is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Valley National Advisers Inc. He has been with affiliated firms Valley National Group Inc and Valley National Investments, Inc. since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in overseeing the financial aspects of a commercial real estate business. Valley National Advisers is a team-based registered investment adviser with ten advisors managing over $1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and government entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, estate analysis, and retirement plan consulting with a multi-strategy investment approach.

Daniel Christenson is a financial advisor at Arca Wealth, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Sandbox Financial Partners LLC and Kelly Financial Services. Arca Wealth, LLC is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a client-centered process that incorporates customized asset allocations across multiple risk profiles and utilizes a diverse range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, REITs, and cryptocurrency exposure.

Jacob Millen is a financial advisor at Valor Investments and Planning LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Leaders Group Inc, Royal Alliance Associates, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Millen serves as a part-time CFO for RMO Solutions LLC. Valor Investments and Planning LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $80.7 million in discretionary assets, typically constructing portfolios through third-party managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Thomas Blachek is an investment advisor at Valor Investments and Planning LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Albemarle Capital Management and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Blachek is also the Chief Investment Officer at Valor Capital Management LLC, where he focuses on building investment models and strategy execution. Valor Investments and Planning LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm constructs portfolios using third-party managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, with ongoing reviews and rebalancing aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Thomas Rutherford is a financial advisor with Valor Investments and Planning LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Albemarle since 2004 and joined Valor Investments and Planning in 2024. Valor Investments and Planning LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $80.7 million in discretionary assets and constructs portfolios using third-party managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, with ongoing reviews aligned to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Joseph Digangi is a CFP® with 19 years of experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Amicus Financial Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include work with ELANA Advisory Services, LLC and several affiliated ELANA companies, where he has also been involved in settlement planning and franchising activities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 90% owner of NextPhase Community, LLC, an online educational platform for injured plaintiffs and their families. Amicus Financial Advisors, LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-cap, multi-style investment approach blending active and passive strategies, managing approximately $511 million on a discretionary basis.

Christopher Brindle is a financial advisor at Valor Investments and Planning LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Lumen Technologies, where he serves as an account manager in IT sales. Valor Investments and Planning LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $80.7 million in discretionary assets and constructs portfolios using third-party managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, with regular reviews and rebalancing aligned with client objectives.

Michael Snyder is a financial advisor with Valor Investments and Planning LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Kestra Advisory and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales through affiliated entities. Valor Investments and Planning LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial and business planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a mix of active and passive investment strategies implemented through third-party managers and platforms.

Gavin Gewecke is a financial advisor at Park Edge Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Park Edge Advisors, he worked for Dart Container for six years. He also owns a small farm LLC that grows produce sold to local restaurants. Park Edge Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trustees, 401(k) participants, privately held business owners, and certain institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of cyclical, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across a range of strategies and offers services including tailored financial plans, portfolio management, pension consulting, and subadvisory roles.

Alexander Gunbymerriman is a financial advisor at Valor Investments and Planning LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valor in 2023, he worked at New York Life Insurance Company for one year. Valor Investments and Planning LLC serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial and business planning, and retirement plan consulting, typically implementing client portfolios through third-party managers and model solutions using both active and passive strategies.

Glenn Toussaint is a CFP® and ChFC® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC since 2015. He has been involved in insurance sales since 1983 and maintains a side activity as a musician, selling recordings since 2013. Additionally, he acts as a consultant facilitating referrals between film producers and finance companies, and is a partner in a consulting entity receiving referral fees for fuel products. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction and offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs.

Keith Hawk is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Fund Management since 2013 and also operates Hawk Financial Group, an insurance agency he owns and manages. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses to implement varied investment strategies and offers specialized services such as options-writing overlays and access to select non-traded REITs.

Hi, I’m David Fowler – the founder of High Mountain Financial Planning, a virtual fee-only financial planning & investment management firm. HMFP is a Registered Investment Advisory firm located in Fort Myers, Florida, and with the use of modern technology able to serve clients across the entire United States. With almost 20 years of experience in financial services, I started HMFP with the goal of making fee-only advice from a fiduciary available to everyone – regardless of how much or how little they may have accumulated (so far). ABOUT HMFP High Mountain Financial Planning exists to help people live purposeful, passionate, adventure filled lives – both today and tomorrow. Our Mission – To guide individuals and families to building a life they love – through coaching, education, and planning. WHO I SERVE As an avid outdoorsman (I love hiking/backpacking & trail running) and entrepreneur, I enjoy working with people who have an affinity for the Great Outdoors and/or are dealing with the many challenges associated with retirement planning. With that in mind, I work with: • Folks near or at retirement • Outdoor Enthusiasts • Gen X If you love being outdoors or are getting ready to step into "what's next" - you are in the right place and have found your planner! Book a complimentary meeting to see how we can collaborate and achieve your goals at https://www.highmountainfinancial.com/free-consultation HOW I HELP • I help you to discover and build a plan to have freedom – money freedom, time freedom, and mental freedom • I help you identify and eliminate any gambling or speculating that may be occurring with your investments • I simplify the planning process – breaking your planning to actionable attainable steps CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS • I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ • I have earned the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designation • I am independent • I am a Fee-Only financial planner • I am a Fiduciary NEXT STEPS • Learn more on the HMFC website - https://www.highmountainfinancial.com/ • Book a 30 minute conversation on my calendar - https://www.highmountainfinancial.com/free-consultation • send me an email - [email protected]

Travis Mattson is a financial advisor with Vicus Capital, Inc. in Stroudsburg, PA, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Park Avenue Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Mattson serves as vice president of the Kiwanis Club, a local nonprofit organization. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm’s investment approach includes fundamental and technical analysis with a variety of model and separately managed strategies, and it offers specialized retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Michael Assad is a financial advisor with Vicus Capital, Inc., holding a Series 66 license and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Vicus Capital and Michael Assad LLC since 2014 and has experience with Cetera Wealth Services and Marmaras and Smith LLC. Assad is also involved in a local networking group as a membership committee member. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies, including ESG and faith-based allocations, and offers specialized retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Edward Caruth is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corporation for six years before joining B. Riley in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Twin Flame Energy LLC, a company involved in healthy-related products marketing. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple investment programs and manages approximately $4.21 billion in assets through a network of about 173 advisors.

Peter Marmaras is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vicus Capital, Inc., where he has worked since 2005, and has prior experience at Core Income Advisors LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a finance team leader at Wesley United Methodist Church and is a board member of the Fighting Children’s Cancer Foundation. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm employs a range of strategies combining fundamental and technical analysis and emphasizes retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.