John Tsoukalas is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2001 and also has a long-standing role at Kean University since 1999. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a variety of programs including wrap-fee portfolio management and personalized UMA, using both fundamental and technical analysis across multiple asset classes.

Valerie Peck is a financial advisor at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining SAX Wealth Advisors in 2024, she was with Peck Financial Advisors for 11 years. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, employee benefit plan advisory, and specialized consulting to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach is evidence-based, focusing on globally diversified, low-cost passive funds and ETFs, and includes customized fixed-income portfolios and use of third-party sub-advisers when appropriate.

Brian Power is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Summit Financial, LLC since 2025 and previously spent 15 years at Gateway Advisory, LLC. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, providing both discretionary and consultative service models.

Adam Goldberg is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2023 and previously held roles at Beacon Trust and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, employee benefit plan advisory, and specialized consulting to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, low-cost passive funds and ETFs, complemented by customized fixed-income portfolios and the use of third-party sub-advisers.

Robert Armstrong Jr. is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC in Parsippany, NJ, holding a Series 63 license and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Summit Financial since 2018 and with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2018. Armstrong also operates a personal LLC and offers insurance products as a broker through multiple companies. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving nearly 17,800 clients. The firm provides investment advisory and portfolio management programs with both discretionary and consultative services, supporting customized allocations and held-away account management.

Kyle Joyce is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2011 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hennion & Walsh provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and employs a variety of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Brian Barthold is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc., where he worked for 16 years before joining Summit Financial in 2018. Barthold also offers insurance products as a broker through various companies, including an affiliated firm. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm provides investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a combination of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Thomas Perkins is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2011. Hennion & Walsh provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap-fee portfolio management, personalized UMA, and managed accounts, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple asset classes.

Joshua Edwards is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2001. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a variety of strategies across multiple asset classes and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through programs such as wrap-fee portfolios and personalized UMA programs.

John Higgins is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. He has previously worked with Patterson/Smith Associates, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network, and is the managing member and owner of Patterson Smith Associates, LLC, where he is involved in selling fixed insurance. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Clifford Brockmann is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Core Planning. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, The Vanguard Group, Tapfin, and Edward Jones. Outside of finance, he worked as a self-employed videographer while attending Montclair State University. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning and wealth management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory for qualified plans. The firm uses model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies and oversee asset allocation.

Brian Duarte is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC in Parsippany, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Santander Securities since 2017 and has worked at Santander Bank, NA since 2013. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across about 10,800 client relationships. The firm provides investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, goal-based financial planning, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products, primarily targeting individual, ERISA, IRA, and institutional clients.

John Simon is a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Simon Quick Advisors in 2017, he worked at William E. Simon & Sons, LLC for 23 years. He serves as finance chair of the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, reflecting involvement in nonprofit finance. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and nonprofit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients by providing wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including allocation to unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private funds, and it offers integrated tax and back-office services alongside sub-advisory relationships.

Christopher Cella is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and Private Advisor Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Core Media Systems Inc., a nonprofit organization. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners offers customized financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary models, third-party managers, and custodian programs to manage client portfolios, primarily on a discretionary basis.

Arthur Grutt Jr. is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capitol Securities in 2019, he worked at LPL Financial and has been involved with Cambridge Life Brokerage LLC since 2006, where he serves as president overseeing employee benefits brokerage operations. Capitol Securities Management provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and manages assets through various programs including separately managed accounts and third-party money managers.

Joseph Belfatto Jr. is a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Simon Quick Advisors since 2007, following a brief tenure at Massey Quick Wealth Solutions. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients by providing wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services. The firm combines private fund sponsorship, sub-advisory relationships, and integrated tax and back-office offerings, employing a range of investment strategies including long and short positions and options.

Sam Di Giovanni is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. in Parsippany, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and various Avantax entities. He also has experience working at Rider University and Diamond Nation, LLC. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered representatives. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets as of 2025.

Christopher Stappas is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Summit Financial and related Summit entities since 1991 and also serves as managing member of CGS Financial, LLC. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client needs.

Brian Keller is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC in Parsippany, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Recordati Rare Diseases. Keller is a minority owner of R.B.S. Harrison, LLC, a rental property management company, though he is not involved in its operations. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan services through both discretionary and consultative approaches.

Devon Graham is a financial advisor with Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2014. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of programs utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, applying fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes.