Anthony Locascio is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the principal advisor at Investment Capital Advisors, an independent firm he has led since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities. Outside of advising, he is also an author of a children’s book and performs as a stand-up comedian. Investment Capital Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and customized financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using a variety of instruments and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary, longer-term basis.

Welcome! I'm Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, a real estate investor, financial planner, and real estate business coach. I founded Real Life Planning to mentor a new generation of real estate investors. We help real estate investors take practical steps to build financial freedom, create multiple sources of income, and make working for someone else optional. At Real Life Planning, we speak both real estate and financial planning. Whether you're adding to your properties, contemplating a 1031 exchange, listing your place on Airbnb, getting started as a landlord, or looking to buy a home overseas, we'll help you create a realistic plan for your financial life goals. As you build your investment property portfolio, we will help you plan to optimize taxes and diversify risks, manage total cash flow, and prepare for new opportunities. Who we help: -Rental property investors looking for a comprehensive financial plan -Real estate investors planning for 1031 exchanges -Real estate investors who are scaling their property portfolios -Professionals considering a real estate side hustle -People with inherited rental property -Homeowners maximizing opportunities for income -Accredited Investors Evaluating DSTs, 721 Exchanges, and Syndications -Married couples building strong economic partnerships We're a Fee-Only fiduciary firm, so we work for you, not for Wall Street. That's why our fees are inclusive and transparent. My husband Steve and I have three young adult kids and live in central NJ, in the NYC metro area. We are both first-generation real estate investors with small multifamily properties, single-family homes, and a small apartment complex. We invest out of state and use a property manager. A financial advisor since 1997, I founded Real Life Planning and co-founded the Real Estate Financial Coach Course, Real Estate For Generations, and the You Unlimited coaching program. Real Life Planning works with clients virtually from anywhere and in-person in the NYC area. Interested in the real (estate) life? Book a discovery call today.

Andrew Donoghue is the founder of AMD Wealth Management LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and JPMorgan Chase. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a non-selling registered assistant at Cambridge Financial Group, assisting with insurance and investment business activities. AMD Wealth Management LLC is an independent, fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, using asset allocation and modern portfolio theory, with a focus on tax efficiency and fundamental analysis.

Empowering People Through Financial Planning At its core, financial planning is about helping people use their resources to get the most from their time. Our financial planning process is designed to help you clarify what's most important and ensure your money is best aligned to support that vision. Knowing our goal is the compass that guides your financial path, but no direction is favorable until we know where we’re going. We operate a virtual office, providing a wealth management experience that emphasizes convenience, effectiveness, and flexibility for our clients. We'll help you feel more connected with your money and confident in your financial position. Let True North help guide you on life’s journey.

Amit Singhal is a financial advisor at Mantrana Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and concurrently works full time in business and account management at BASF Corporation, a global chemical company. Mantrana Advisors provides financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and families caring for persons with special needs. The firm operates on a fee-only basis without managing client assets, offering investment recommendations as part of comprehensive plans using a combination of fundamental analysis and passive and active asset allocation strategies.

David Schram is the sole advisor at Elements 5 Investment Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Bridgewater, NJ. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 12 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role since 2013, Mr. Schram has worked part-time as an attorney providing legal counsel to a biotechnology company through Axiom Global, Inc. since 2012. Elements 5 Investment Management offers personalized financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, family offices, and business owners. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolio construction using quantitative analysis and modern portfolio theory, focusing on volatility reduction and strategic asset allocation.

Umesh Gaur is the principal of Gaur Asset Management, Inc., an independent investment advisory firm based in Somerset, NJ. He holds over 20 years of industry experience and has managed his firm since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice-president and treasurer of a pediatric home nursing business co-managed with his wife. Gaur Asset Management provides personalized portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, non-financial business entities, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, risk/return-optimized asset allocation using primarily mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, managing client accounts mostly on a non-discretionary basis with a small client roster and approximately $45 million in assets under management.

David Cooley is a financial advisor at Covered Bridge Financial LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to his current role, he worked as an independent insurance agent for 12 years. Covered Bridge Financial LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term focus and incorporates a variety of investment instruments, including low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, as well as more complex strategies when appropriate.

James Walker II is a CFP® and founder of The Financial Forge, LLC in Mendham, NJ. He has three years of experience at UBS, served as a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel before retiring in 2019, and has been a West Point economics professor since 2019. The Financial Forge provides personalized financial planning and education to individuals, families, public-service professionals, small business owners, and medical and legal professionals. The firm focuses on behavioral coaching and scenario-based planning, offering non-discretionary recommendations and services such as tax strategy consultations, retirement planning, and student loan guidance without managing client assets.

Ronald Slosberg is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He has been the principal advisor at Slosberg Financial Solutions, LLC since 2007. Slosberg Financial Solutions provides personalized financial planning and investment advice to pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, with additional services in retirement, education, tax, and estate planning. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation approach with global diversification, primarily implementing portfolios through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and employs a blended compensation model combining hourly and fixed fees with commissions from insurance and annuity sales.

Thomas Margaritondo is a financial advisor at Meadowbrook Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and RBC Capital Markets. He is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating approximately 10% of his time to insurance sales and implementation of insurance recommendations. Meadowbrook Advisors provides discretionary wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, non-profit organizations, and retirement plans. The firm manages portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and employs fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory with a long-term orientation.

Victor Vuskalns is a financial advisor at Tango Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with both Auerbach, Pollak & Richardson Inc. and Tango Capital Management since 1999. Tango Capital Management provides discretionary, fee-only investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on portfolio construction, monitoring, and rebalancing. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and options, and operates with principal involvement in client accounts at a modest scale.

Robert Szigeti III is a financial advisor at SG Securities, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an ice official for USA Hockey, officiating youth hockey games. SG Securities, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies and conducts public educational seminars and workshops at no charge.

Darsh Sharma is a financial advisor at WP Asset Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and held academic roles at Stevens Institute of Technology and Vellore Institute of Technology. WP Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and wealth-planning services for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of modern portfolio theory and multiple analytical methods, tailoring investment programs through individualized Investment Policy Statements.

Yash Niphadkar is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Excel Capital Management Corp since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Lenox Wealth Advisors, First Republic Securities Company, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Excel Capital Management Corp. provides discretionary investment management and financial advice primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, small businesses, and corporations. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach, managing approximately $175 million in client assets with custody held by third-party custodians.

Timothy Starkey is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LiftPoint Family Wealth Advisors, LLC and NewEdge Advisors, LLC, having previously worked at LPL Financial and Morgan Stanley. Starkey provides investment advisory services through NewEdge Advisors, an independent firm. LiftPoint Family Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with comprehensive wealth management and financial planning. The firm employs a manager-agnostic approach, utilizing independent managers, ETFs, and alternative investments while coordinating planning with clients’ tax, estate, and insurance professionals.

Neil Sacks is a financial advisor at Sacks & Associates, LLC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Mutual Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2021. Outside his advisory role, he is involved with Zenith Marketing Group, Inc., an insurance and annuity brokerage firm. Sacks & Associates, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes developing written retirement plans through personal meetings and primarily uses long-term investment strategies supported by fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Fred Busler Jr. is a financial advisor at Augulis Financial Firm, L.L.C. in Warren, New Jersey, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Augulis Financial Firm since 2016. Outside of advising, he is also an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance sales and works as a tax preparer. Augulis Financial Firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s goal-driven investment approach incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, tailored asset allocation, and may involve sub-advisors, while also offering educational seminars and comprehensive financial planning.

Nick Guida is a financial advisor at Guidance Wealth Advisors LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including A Better Way Financial, LLC and Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, Guida is a published author, having written articles for outlets such as Forbes, Money.com, and Fortune.com, and he is involved in solar equipment acquisitions through Guidance Solar Advisors, LLC. Guidance Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth management and ongoing portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, combining written financial plans with discretionary implementation. The firm typically co-advises with Independent Managers for day-to-day trading, offering tailored advice across a diversified range of investments and employing strategies including direct indexing and option-oriented products.

Timothy Harrington is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Longview Financial Advisors, LLC since 2018, following 12 years at Marin Financial Advisors LLC. Longview Financial Advisors provides investment management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and institutional ERISA retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach grounded in evidence-based principles, combining passive and active investment strategies tailored to client needs.