Jay Ahlbeck is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Mariner Independent and Kinney Munro Wealth Advisors in 2024, he worked at Planning Capital Management Corp. for 19 years. Outside of his advisory work, he oversees a hobby farm that produces hay, wood, and maple syrup. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, third-party managers, and retirement plan services supported by institutional resources and affiliated investment relationships.

Kevin Deutsch is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities through a national network of independent representatives. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with financial planning and third-party manager referrals.

Kevin Albrecht is a financial advisor at Novem Group with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Cetera, and The Provident Bank. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains a part-time insurance agent activity. Novem Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across a range of asset classes, offering both wrap and non-wrap management arrangements.

Peter Rodick is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Capital Analysts, Lincoln Investment, and Bergin Agency. Outside of advisory roles, he has experience assisting clients and managing branch operations at Bergin Agency. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management through proprietary investment processes and third-party managers, operating a nationwide network of independent advisors and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services.

Thomas Morelli is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Santander Securities and Santander Bank since 2014. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning through a managed-account platform that uses third-party investment managers and centralized implementation and compliance oversight.

Mark Swingle is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Prospect Capital Services, Kestra Financial Services, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is a board member of the Westfield Area YMCA, where he also chairs the Property and Investment Committees. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy managed through a combination of internal investment teams and third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Yun Ze Feng is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC. Prior to joining Santander in 2022, he worked at Key Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. Feng is also the Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of Finwise Tech, LLC, a firm focused on developing a digital platform to streamline referrals. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, offering investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and access to various financial products. The firm delivers investment management primarily through the FMAX wrap-fee platform, leveraging third-party discretionary managers and maintaining an affiliated banking relationship.

Marcel Hillary Smith is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Santander Securities since 2013 and is also associated with Santander Bank, NA since 2012. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in assets under management, offering investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and goal-based financial planning. The firm provides access to various investment strategies and maintains affiliated banking relationships integrated with its advisory services.

Francis Milo is a financial advisor with Latitude Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Latitude Advisors and GWN Securities since 2010 and also operates the Frank G. Milo Insurance Agency, where he offers a range of individual and group insurance products. Latitude Advisors serves both individual and business clients, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of internally managed valuation and momentum models along with third-party strategies to manage client portfolios, typically on a discretionary basis.

Robert Bucher is a financial advisor at Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Silvercrest since 2015 and holds the Series 63 designation. Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC provides investment management and family-office services to families and select institutional investors, including endowments and foundations. The firm offers a range of proprietary equity and fixed-income strategies alongside outsourced CIO, due diligence, and quantitative risk analytics, tailoring portfolios to individual client objectives.

Timothy Checko is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previously worked at Merrill and LPL Financial LLC. Realta Investment Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes individualized advice and implements strategies using diversified asset allocation, operating the NOVA platform and various third-party manager programs.

Kathleen Robins is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp. Her prior experience includes roles at Vanderbilt Securities, Charles Schwab & Co., Morgan Stanley, and Thrivent Financial. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, model portfolios, and access to third-party sub-advisors, with a platform supporting strategic asset allocation and multiple investment approaches tailored to client objectives.

Keith Behrmann is a financial advisor with Vicus Capital, Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ, holding the CFP®, CFA®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations, and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AM Best Company and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of financial services, he is a PADI-certified scuba instructor leading recreational diving programs. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies, including core-satellite, momentum, fixed income tacticals, ESG, and faith-based allocations, while placing a particular emphasis on retirement plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Patrick Rogers is a Senior Relationship Manager at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company with 14 years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Dai Securities, APW Capital, and Scottrade. His current work focuses on client relationship management and wealth advisory services. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification through both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Amul Sant is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Santander Securities and Santander Bank since 2012. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, and securities-based lending, delivering investment advice through the FMAX managed-account platform with discretionary management and ongoing suitability reviews.

David Greenberg is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He serves as president of Integrated Planning Concepts LLC, where he advises clients on health insurance matters, and acts as an ambassador for the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations, combining advisor-led management with model-based strategies and offering a range of financial planning and consulting solutions.

Brian Daly is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Raritan, New Jersey, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life Insurance Co of America for 20 years. Daly is also involved in managing an LLC through which he sells non-Guardian insurance products. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led management with model-based strategies and proprietary programs, supported by platforms such as Envestnet and Pershing.

Ryan Petti is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, where he has worked since 2020. He has six years of industry experience and has also been associated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2019. Outside of his primary role, he is involved in insurance sales and several financial advisory activities through affiliated businesses. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, managing billions in assets through a platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary accounts alongside third-party asset manager relationships.

Louis Seaman is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Edison, NJ. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 12 years of industry experience. Seaman has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2026 and has been with affiliated New York Life entities since 2012. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Sanjeev Segan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and has a broader tenure with New York Life and its affiliates dating back to 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent contractor brokering non-registered insurance products with outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides a variety of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.