Brian Ycaza is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. and its affiliated entities, having worked at several firms including Leumi Investment Services Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC during his career. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.69 billion for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a client-driven investment process that incorporates equities, fixed income, and cash, with portfolios typically holding individual securities alongside mutual funds and ETFs as appropriate.

James Noble is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with NPA Asset Management, LLC and Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc., where he has worked for over a decade. In addition to his advisory roles, he serves as a continuing education instructor for CFP ethics and participates in nonprofit financial literacy efforts through the Society of Financial Awareness. Noble is also involved in independent insurance services and assists clients with estate planning implementation. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, corporations, pension, and charitable accounts through a network of 51 advisors. The firm manages about $1.065 billion in assets and offers multiple managed-account programs, third-party asset manager referrals, and access to a broad range of investment products.

Louis Goldman is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Securities, LLC with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Kovack Advisors, Inc., American Portfolios Financial Services, and Questar Capital Corporation. Outside of advising, he serves as president of Tax Depot NJ, LLC, and acts as a notary. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party manager programs, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management.

Kevin Kern is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisors Capital Management since 2004. Kern holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and self-directed brokerage solutions, combining top-down and bottom-up analysis across various asset classes.

Mark Lange is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in financial education through My Secure Advantage. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of more than 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based planning process supported by proprietary software and integrates evidence-based investment strategies with access to alternative and private placement investments.

Gabriela Villar is a CFP® professional at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with experience in the financial industry since 2016. She previously worked at Financial Decisions, LLC, Locker Financial Services LLC, and M. Moskowitz & Co. PA. Modera Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm integrates investment management with accounting, tax, and business coaching services, employing diversified asset allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

William Roll III is a financial advisor at NPA Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with NPA Asset Management and Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a soccer goalie coach at Brewster High School in New York. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform, serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation, often delegating trading to approved sub-advisors while maintaining supervisory oversight.

Robert Stewart Jr. is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2008 and previously worked at First Montauk Securities Corp. from 2005 to 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee and coach for the Park Ridge Athletic Association, organizing and coaching youth sports programs. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through a mix of internally created models and third-party managers.

George Russell is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with over 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Aegis Capital Corp, National Asset Management, Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a tax preparation business as a sole proprietor. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a dually registered SEC investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and pooled/institutional accounts through a multi-team platform. The firm emphasizes international investing and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services alongside brokerage and insurance products.

Anthony Caputo is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Pallas Capital Advisors, LLC with experience at several firms including PEAK Event Services, Teresas Prime, and Fresh Kitchen / College Fresh, Inc. He has also worked with Capco Craine & Hoist, Inc. and the University of Michigan. Pallas Capital Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.3 billion, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, long-term wealth management using a range of investments and provides family office services, retirement plan fiduciary offerings, and investment consulting to third-party advisors.

Jennifer Mc Grogan is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of an e-commerce business and leads the Young Philanthropists group at Impact 100, organizing networking events and hosting quarterly meetings. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Wealth Management, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized financial planning and investment management using proprietary and third-party platforms, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies.

Timothy Burklow Sr. is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and related Steward firms since 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Burklow & Rotella, LLC and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he has been involved in managing the closure of two businesses. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients, providing a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Louis Lo Grasso is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2023. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap and advisory programs.

Miles Arvidson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Aegis Capital Corp. and A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners. He is currently affiliated with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to insurance products and alternative investments through its connection with Guardian Life.

Daniel Guzzo is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions since 2015. Guzzo is also involved with the Taproot Foundation. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed and non-discretionary advice through proprietary tools developed with Morningstar Investment Management. The firm operates at scale with a focus on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning support.

Nicola Iannitelli is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Saddlebrook, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes long-term roles with New York Life Insurance Company, NYLife Securities LLC, and Eagle Strategies. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

David Pugliese is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life, based in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in fee-based business and estate consulting through Planning Alliance Consulting and has authored essays intended for publication. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, with tailored client relationships that include financial planning, consulting, and access to insurance and alternative investments.

Seth Bassin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Saddle Brook, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2018 and has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Co and Nylife Securities LLC since 2012 and 2013, respectively. In addition to his advisory role, he is appointed with outside insurance carriers to broker non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm specializes in tailored advice delivered via multiple program types, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and a focus on serving both retail and institutional sponsors.

Daniel Erben is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Oppenheimer in 2026, he worked at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. from 2018 to 2026, and managed family investment entities from 2005 to 2018. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with advisory oversight that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

William Marbit is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been associated with both firms since 2004 and 2006 respectively. Outside of his primary roles, he is licensed to sell insurance products with companies other than Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions tailored to client needs.