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. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and trustee services to individuals, trusts, pension, and charitable entities. The firm offers an open-architecture platform combining in-house strategies, factor-based and ETF models, and monitored independent managers, 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.

Taylor Petrick is a financial advisor at Circle Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Towson University, Textron Systems, Carroll Community College, and Manchester Valley High School. Circle Wealth Management is an independent, women-owned registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, multi-generational families, and related entities. The firm emphasizes customized wealth advisory and investment management through detailed client discovery, strategic asset allocation, and coordinated planning across estate, tax, insurance, and charitable services.

Jonathan Valdez is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, Santander Securities, and Wells Fargo. Outside of advising, he is involved in renovating and managing a real estate property. Nations Financial Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with model portfolios spanning various risk profiles. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and allows advisors to recommend third-party managers, providing clients with both fee-based and commission-based advisory options.

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.

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.

David Porro is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Summit Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Summit Equities, Inc. Besides advising clients, Mr. Porro serves as the Director of Insurance for Summit Financial and holds a sales manager position at Mass Mutual, focusing on fixed life, disability, long-term care, and annuity products. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for nearly 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory with both discretionary and consultative service models.

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.

Matthew Mc Cormack is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He also works as an accounting intern at Monmouth Ocean Education Services. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and combines advisory services with technology and operational support for other advisers.

Keith Lester is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc. and Ethos Technologies. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a personal business conducting streaming on Twitch. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to corporate and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, typically using a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and select individual securities, combined with technology and operational support for other advisers.

Jeffrey Gitterman is a financial advisor with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, Gitterman Wealth Management, LLC, Triad Advisors, Inc., Beyond Success Consulting, and Voya Financial Partners, LLC. He serves on the board of the Children's Health Institute, advising on fundraising for nonprofit research. Perigon Wealth Management offers customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, with a notable role in sponsoring and managing wrap programs and servicing banking and thrift institutions.

Patrick Daly is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Janney Montgomery Scott. He also provides annuity and insurance products through LaSalle St. Insurance Services. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors offers fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Salvatore Gambino is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2017, with prior experience at HSBC Bank USA and HSBC from 2006 to 2017. Gambino also provides investment advisory services through independent firms including Gladstone Institutional Advisory, LLC. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, implementing diverse investment strategies tailored at the representative level.