Matthew Farago is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PepsiCo and in various roles related to recreation and education. Farago’s experience includes work at the University of Connecticut and several community organizations. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad range of clients, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management using strategic allocation models and a variety of fee arrangements, supported by a wide network of affiliated Goldman Sachs entities and specialized advisory programs.

Amanda Glanz is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at NewEdge Advisors. She previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC and UBS Financial Services Inc. Ms. Glanz is also a licensed insurance agent. NewEdge Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program that integrates asset management with financial planning and consulting.

Dylan O’Shea is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and previously worked for Bank of America and Merrill from 2012 to 2022. He serves as a volunteer advisory board member for Teach For America New Jersey. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports independent advisers with multiple investment approaches and offers portfolio management through various account types and third-party platforms.

David Corson is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2015. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs and separately managed account strategies.

Peter Mancini is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021, following 14 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary managers, providing tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth, Personal Wealth, and Private Family Office support.

Steven Ries is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC for 12 years. Ries also provides investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Ogus is a financial advisor at Corient with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS and RegentAtlantic. In addition to his advisory work, he has experience working in non-financial roles such as at the Hackensack Gold Club. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and utilizes advanced risk management and monitoring tools.

Melinda Gaertner is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at IBEX Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, and PFS Partners. Outside of finance, she owns two retail businesses selling aromatherapy products and gifts in Andover, NJ. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and offers services including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody. The firm supports both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management and acts as a wrap-fee program sponsor and back-office provider.

Brian Mengel is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent six years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm customizes client plans using strategic allocation models and offers a range of advisory services, including Private Family Office and Specialized Executive Wealth programs, supported by proprietary research, tax-aware techniques, and integration with Goldman Sachs’ broader capabilities.

Scott Gutman is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a published author. Private Advisor Group, LLC manages over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple strategies and third-party asset managers to tailor solutions to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Charles Grotyohann IV is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 38 years of industry experience. His work history includes a long tenure at Park Avenue Securities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in a local Rotary Club for networking. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and a range of investment advisory programs, including hybrid digital solutions and model portfolio management.

Paul De Biasse is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Horizon Wealth Strategies, LLC for five years and spent 12 years with Zignago Glass USA Inc. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix 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 tailored solutions including fee-based advice and retirement plan consulting, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

James Parks is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2000 and also provides advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent investment advisory firm. Parks holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has additional experience in non-variable insurance and fiduciary activities. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering a variety of advisory and brokerage services supported by an in-house research team that develops model portfolios and alternative strategies. The firm provides flexible investment solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Rustam Nurhan is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Empire Asset Management. Outside of financial advising, he works as a technology consultant for Kings Technical Services Inc. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm provides access to third-party asset managers and turnkey asset management platforms, with advisory solutions tailored by its network of representatives.

Douglas Duerr is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2013 and 2011, respectively. Duerr also operates Douglas P Duerr, CPA LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives, leveraging multiple program vehicles and model portfolios supported by leading strategists.

John Venne is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in business entities formed for tax and investment purposes. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Sean O'Connor is a financial advisor at Corient with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Columbia Pacific Wealth Management, Lido Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Mohammad Azeem is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at ACUO Consulting and Silkbank Limited. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth individuals, and retail clients. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party managers, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services through established advisory and custodial platforms.

Nicole Kramlick is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2009. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional sponsors, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Marc Apgar is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., where he has been since 2021. Prior to that, he held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides services through fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management consulting, utilizing a range of managed strategies and offering custody and execution features uncommon among peers.