Chiara Renninger is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience. She is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Bam Management, LLC, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, and Herbein Wealth Management, L.L.C. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, advisory, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds under an enhanced open architecture framework.

Joseph Di Marco Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with two years of industry experience. He has held previous roles at WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC and Treloar & Heisel, Inc., and has been associated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company for ten years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on sales and service of Penn Mutual life insurance products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a broad advisor network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, combining broker-dealer services with investment advice and employing third-party asset managers within its advisory platform.

Jodie Booth is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds a Series 66 credential and has 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual from 2003 to 2021, followed by positions at LPL Financial, LLC and Private Advisor Group, LLC before joining Kestra in 2023. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, and serves large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Garrett Hynson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2020 and previously spent five years with Axa Advisors, LLC. Hynson is also a member and part-owner of True North Financial Planning, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Matthew Rotella is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and has held positions at Steward Partners entities since 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Ameriprise for 19 years and co-managed Burklow & Rotella, LLC for 25 years. Outside of advisory work, he manages several real estate management and rental businesses, serving as owner and managing member. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is a national SEC-registered RIA overseeing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account programs through a variety of portfolio management solutions and third-party managers.

Walter Shoczolek Jr. is a financial advisor at SPC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and he has been a partner at Pierce Guyon & Shoczolek since 1986. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Pierce Guyon & Shoczolek, PA, and other related business entities. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services through a network of over 460 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and nondiscretionary management options and maintains a corporate structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies alongside fiduciary services.

Robert Castellani Sr. is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Princor Financial Services Corporation, Principal Life Insurance Company, and multiple positions within the Lincoln Investment organization. He is also the sole owner and managing member of The Castellani Group, LLC, a financial services business affiliated with his Lincoln activities. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of model portfolios using both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Zainab Bilgrami is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. She has been with TD Private Client Wealth since 2020 and also has prior experience at TD Wealth N.A. and TD Bank dating back to 2005. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation using both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, providing ongoing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody through third-party custodians.

Eric Gartland is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 1992 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Robert Jones Jr. is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an employee-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

John Crosby is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple Ameritas entities and other firms such as TD Wealth Management Services and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of advisory services, Crosby is involved in succession and exit planning for small to mid-size business owners and has served as a professional witness in cases related to suitability and sales practices involving insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable product subaccounts, supporting advisory relationships through risk questionnaires, model portfolios, and ongoing consulting.

Byron Frey is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Planning since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a property owner of multiple rental houses in New Jersey. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and a centralized investment infrastructure.

Amy Mahon is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Kestra Financial Services since 2016 and also maintains a role with FBK Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory work, Mahon serves as president of the Love of Linda Cancer Fund, Inc. and is active in community organizations including the Ocean City Fine Arts League. She is also involved with local culinary writing and art sales. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, and a range of managed solutions, serving large institutional clients as well as plan sponsors.

Alexander Sawickij is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TD Private Client Wealth and TD Bank N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a part-time crew member for the Atlantic City Ballet. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services primarily to institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients. The firm constructs portfolios using a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation, employing both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Braiden Scarpa is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors DBA Tristate Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Uncle Bills Pancake House and Middle Township Public Schools. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse client base, including large institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education, supported by a broad platform of management solutions.

Tracie Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Kestra Advisory and affiliated firms since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the Consumer Mortgage Director at 1ST Bank of Sea Isle City and a member of Azure Wish Sailing Charters, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and offers pooled employer plan arrangements and private fund placement services.

Tod Shoffler is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial and Crest Savings Bank since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in North Cape May, NJ. Outside of his advisory work, Shoffler holds a real estate sales license and is involved in managing personal real estate investments. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Steven Kraus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Kraus has ownership interests in two related investment entities and serves as power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, serving clients through a broad range of planning services including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Felix Quintanilla is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Steve N Cookies and Quintanilla Cargo Express. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Laura Norman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stone Harbor, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a member and officer in several investment-related entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.