Hoa Le is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Madison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Transcend Capital Advisors. She maintains dual registration with Transcend Capital Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives, and is notable for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried-interest structures for qualified investors.

Christopher Budd is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Equity Services, Inc., and is involved with Wealth Shield Financial, where he engages in the sale and service of fixed insurance products. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting, college-savings assistance, and services for charitable institutions, foundations, and trusts. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using multiple investment approaches and custodial platforms.

Jack Mahoney is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at UBS Financial Services for five years. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and nonprofit entities, endowments, and foundations with wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, and tax services. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach using proprietary quantitative analysis and due diligence, and operates several affiliated pooled investment vehicles along with services such as tax-return preparation and household financial administration.

Michael Bohlinger is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Olden Lane Securities, LLC. Leo Wealth serves individuals, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a combination of ETF-based models and systematic single-stock strategies to construct diversified, risk-tiered portfolios.

Joseph Sacco is a financial advisor with OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 14 years and Merrill for 31 years. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary engagement models and a broad range of investment options, with a notable focus on institutional retirement services and private markets.

Eric Hu is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2022. Hu also serves as Managing Principal at Gryphon Asset Management, where he oversees fixed insurance and annuity sales. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing strategic asset allocation and various analytical methods, and is noted for its integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms alongside an affiliated broker-dealer.

Courtney Frost is a financial advisor at Beacon Trust in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Beacon Trust since 2017 and previously worked at Romparoo from 2014 to 2016. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and trustee services to individuals, trusts, pension, and charitable entities. The firm manages over $4 billion in discretionary assets and uses an open-architecture investment platform that includes in-house strategies, ETF models, and separately managed accounts with an emphasis on tax-awareness and customized fixed-income portfolios.

Cody Cummings is a financial professional at Vicus Capital, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He has held positions at several firms including Summit Financial, LLC, and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. 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 model strategies and emphasizes retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Jonathan Valdez is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, Santander, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in renovating and managing a residential property he owns. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and employs various investment strategies across multiple risk profiles.

Seth Tobias is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC. His career includes multiple roles within Santander affiliates since 2018 and prior experience at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities Inc. outside of his advisory work, he owns a personally-held rental property. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and manages accounts through a platform that utilizes third-party investment managers and centralized implementation, supporting both retail and institutional investors through an extensive branch and advisor network.

Peter Valles is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Aurora Private Wealth, APW Capital, Inc., and Janney Montgomery Scott. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Valles is also licensed to sell insurance and conducts insurance activities through Summit Risk Management, LLC and other firms. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately $26.35 billion in assets under management and 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers both discretionary and consultative investment management programs, financial planning, retirement plan advisory services, and access to alternative investments and variable annuities.

Eli Acevedo is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Santander Securities, Santander Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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 services, delivering investment advice through a managed-account platform with discretionary account management and ongoing suitability reviews.

Ke Dao is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2011 to 2019. Dao is also president of Rivertan Financial Group, LLC and Rivertan Risk Management, LLC, overseeing investment advisory and insurance planning services. Arkadios Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through customized investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers discretionary account management supported by its internal portfolio team.

Anders Velischek is a CFP® professional at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He has been with Simon Quick Advisors since 2016. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, and foundations with wealth management, investment consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of proprietary quantitative analysis and in-person due diligence to allocate client assets across various investment vehicles and offers distinctive services including fund sponsorship, tax preparation, and sub-advisory arrangements.

Kevin Lynch Jr. is a financial advisor at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Phoenix Financial Solutions and Bizti. Lynch is also involved with Westminster Wealth Management, where he engages in marketing insurance and financial services. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides financial planning, model-based management for 401(k) accounts, and a variety of asset management solutions delivered through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Steven Melchiorri is a ChFC® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. He previously worked at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life, as well as The ON Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Melchiorri conducts free financial literacy workshops on social security and Medicare through the American Financial Education Alliance. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis while integrating its advisory services with affiliated broker-dealer and custody platforms.

Joseph Oberschewen is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with NBC Securities, Inc. since 2015. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

William Gadsden is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC since 2015. 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 proprietary equity and fixed-income strategies combined with outsourced CIO, due diligence, and quantitative risk analytics, tailoring investment solutions to individual client needs.

Charles Duryee is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Wilmington Trust and Simon Quick prior to joining Leo Wealth. Duryee’s background also includes four years at Bucknell University. Leo Wealth, LLC serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, utilizing a combination of ETF-based core and thematic models alongside single-stock systematic strategies to construct diversified, risk-tiered allocations.

Kenneth Quarnaccio is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, Gitterman Wealth Management, LLC, and Triad Advisors Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through Simplicity Group. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight of sub-advisors and wrap-fee programs.