Athishay Gangadharan is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2021, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2012 to 2021. He is the managing partner and senior wealth advisor at Evoke Wealth Management, where he also assists in recruiting and attracting outside advisors. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through nearly 200 independent financial advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a range of advisor-managed investment and planning services, supporting independent advisor decision-making with access to in-house and third-party solutions.

Jon Gagliardi is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and holds the PFS™ designation. He has two years of industry experience and serves as Chief Executive Officer of MSPC Certified Public Accountants and Advisors PC, a firm offering tax planning, tax preparation, financial attest services, investment planning, and bookkeeping. His prior roles include positions at 1st Global Capital Corp and various Avantax entities. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered advisors. The firm manages approximately $7.57 billion in assets and serves individual, pension, charitable, and business clients using firm-designed style allocation models and tax-intelligent strategies.

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.

Melissa Thier is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) at Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC with six years of industry experience. She has been with Main Street Financial Solutions since 2018 and previously worked as a consultant from 2013 to 2018. Main Street Financial Solutions serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an academic-based, multi-asset class investment approach, utilizing a mix of passive and active strategies tailored to client objectives and risk profiles, and provides ERISA fiduciary consulting and institutional advisor services.

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 six years of industry experience. She has been with Beacon Trust since 2017 and previously worked at Romparoo. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, tax preparation, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and certain business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.3 billion in assets and uses an open-architecture investment platform with a risk-first framework, tax-aware management, and offers integrated trust and banking referral capabilities.

Owen Pardo is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Shephard Capital Management, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

John Crowe is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience and has worked with multiple firms including Headquarters Advisory Group, LLC and 1st Global Advisors, Inc. His career includes roles at Avantax entities and Cetera affiliates. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered Advisor Representatives. The firm manages roughly $7.57 billion in assets across about 164 advisors and 7,500 clients, delivering tax-intelligent investment strategies and utilizing firm-designed style allocation models overseen by an investment advisory committee.

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.

David Porro is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Before joining Summit Financial in 2018, he worked at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. for 12 years. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Porro serves as the Director of Insurance for Summit Financial and is a Sales Manager at Mass Mutual, where he assists with case design, underwriting, and carrier relationships. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, operating both discretionary and consultative platforms tailored to client needs.

Anthony Gallardo is a financial advisor at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Invesco Distributors, Inc. and Oppenheimerfunds Distributor, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a golf coach at Morristown-Beard School. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.2 billion in client assets, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, annuity services, digital-asset management, and both wrap and non-wrap advisory programs.

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.

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 with NBC Securities, Inc. in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with NBC Securities since 2015. Lanark Financial, Inc. provides investment advisory, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, ERISA-qualified accounts, trusts, estates, businesses, and institutional clients, offering advice through multiple fee-based programs and managed-account platforms with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

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 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, Gitterman Wealth Management, LLC, and Triad Advisors Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through the Simplicity Group. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often utilizing independent managers or turnkey asset management programs while maintaining oversight and conducting regular reviews.

Matthew Mc Cormack is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is also an accounting intern with the Monmouth Ocean Education Services Commission. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and provides technology and operational support to other advisors through its managed account platform.