Brian Ycaza is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. He has held prior roles at Leumi Investment Services Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, among others. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.69 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning, employing a client-driven process that allocates among equities, fixed income, and cash, with portfolio management supported by an investment committee and third-party services.

Bruce Milove is a financial advisor at Access Wealth with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2015. Milove has been involved with Access Wealth Planning LLC since 2001 and BAM Associates since 1985. Access Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory and an investment committee to construct diversified models, monitor portfolios, and evaluate third-party managers.

Stephen Kuchinski is a financial advisor with Fortis Group Advisors LLC in Westwood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with LPL Financial, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual. Kuchinski is also associated with The Fortis Agency, an insurance-related business. Fortis Group Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, retirement plans, institutions, trusts, and estates. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using institutional share classes and third-party managers, employing risk-profiling technology and integrating tax-aware considerations in its investment approach.

Adrian Morffi is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC. He has been with Seabridge since 2011. Seabridge Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, consultative investment advice, and standalone financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as profit-sharing plans, foundations, endowments, private investment funds, and foreign investment vehicles. The firm manages global, equity-focused portfolios across various strategies and also serves other advisers as a discretionary sub-adviser.

Jungyeal Lee is a financial advisor at Allmerits Asset, LLC with two years of industry experience. Lee holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Allmerits since 2023. Outside of advising, Lee works as a software engineer and ABAP developer and is also licensed as an insurance agent in Waldwick, NJ. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial consulting to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm utilizes tactical and strategic asset-allocation strategies and employs third-party sub-advisers and platform tools to serve a broad client base, including substantial retirement-plan assets under advisement.

Fahmin Fardous is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Zenith Wealth Partners. He previously worked at PNC Bank for 12 years and held roles at Securities America, Inc. and Zenith Solutions, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he manages investment property ownership responsibilities. Zenith Wealth Partners provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and business advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business clients. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies and offers services including estate and tax planning, private investment sourcing, and capital-raising support.

Tyler Allen is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Planning Group in Fairfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cornerstone in 2022, he worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2018 to 2022. Outside of financial advising, he tutors at the Huntingdon Learning Center. Cornerstone Planning Group provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm operates as a fee-only fiduciary, emphasizing passive investment strategies through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and offers specialized ERISA fiduciary consulting services for plan sponsors.

Daniel O’halloran is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The GenWealth Group, Inc. He previously worked at Emissary Wealth, Martlet Creative, Rodale Inc., and Robot Fondue. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in accident, health, and life insurance. The GenWealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and an automated ETF-based investment program through a Schwab platform. The firm emphasizes tailored advice, incorporates ESG criteria in its investment decisions, and offers tax-aware features alongside regular account reviews.

John Farrell is a CFA® charterholder at Cary Street Partners Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC and Cary Street Partners Asset Management LLC since 2021. Prior to his advisory roles, he was employed by Independence Constructors and has an academic background from Bates College. Cary Street Partners Asset Management provides discretionary third-party asset management and sub-advisory services to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities. The firm employs a combination of quantitative asset allocation and qualitative fundamental analysis to manage portfolios, and it also serves as investment adviser to a proprietary actively managed ETF.

Gregory Makowski is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with CFS Investment Advisory Services LLC since 1997 and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2005 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and is a member of the advisory and advancement board at William Paterson University’s Cotsakos College of Business. CFS Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Matthew Battipaglia is a financial advisor at Washington Crossing Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2011. Outside of finance, he is a general partner in Mac's Tavern, a bar and restaurant in Philadelphia. Washington Crossing Advisors provides investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, defined benefit plans, investment companies, and financial institutions, specializing in value-oriented equity strategies, bond ladders, tactical ETF allocation, and balanced income strategies.

Michael Schmidig is a financial advisor with Traphagen Financial Group in Oradell, NJ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recent experience at Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC since 2026. Prior to this, he worked in various roles including at Hoboken FC and Become Elite. Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and integrates tax and accounting services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Daniel Divizio is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Signet Financial Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Signet Financial Management since 2015 and more recently at Summit Financial, LLC. Signet Financial Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm employs a disciplined, evidence-based investment approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis, utilizing diversified portfolios with options for tactical rebalancing and third-party manager integrations.

Marcella Finkel is a financial advisor at Blackhill Capital, Inc. in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. She has been with Blackhill Capital since 2018 and previously worked at CO9 Design. Blackhill Capital serves high net worth individuals, family groups, trusts, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management tailored to clients’ assets, income, obligations, and risk tolerance. The firm employs a conservative, value-oriented equity strategy focused on large-cap, globally oriented companies with an emphasis on after-tax long-term appreciation and low turnover.

Alexander Macchio is a financial advisor at Traphagen Financial Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Traphagen Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2014. Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and trusts. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, manages discretionary model portfolios, and integrates tax, accounting, and estate-planning services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Gregory Emr is a financial advisor with Signature Wealth Management Partners, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial for 20 years and has been with Signature Wealth Management Partners and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2018. Emr is a board member of the Mansion Ridge Home Owners Association, where he participates in contract negotiations and operational decisions. Signature Wealth Management Partners, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers customized and model-based portfolio management across various risk strategies, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside periodic rebalancing.

Adam Aksamit is a financial advisor at Connective Wealth Partners, LLC in Jersey City, NJ, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience and joined Connective Wealth Partners in 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he held positions in various sectors including hospitality and retail. Connective Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates with discretionary wealth management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term investment strategies while utilizing a range of investment vehicles and offering customized portfolio management.

Anthony Passerino is a financial advisor with Vision Retirement and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial, Cetera, and as a CPA since 1993. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in coaching soccer at Saint Thomas Aquinas College and owns Aggressive Hockey Management Inc. Vision Retirement is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with integrated financial planning and fiduciary investment management. The firm combines third-party portfolio strategists, model allocations, and automated investing technology, offering coordinated planning services that include tax preparation through an affiliated CPA entity.

Ronald Murtha is a financial advisor at Acrylic Financial, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. His prior experience includes roles at Brooklight Place Securities, PRUCO Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Allstate Insurance Company. Acrylic Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, other advisers, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses a combination of asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning.

Timothy Molloy is a financial advisor at Argos Wealth Advisors LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Bessemer Trust for 25 years. Argos Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a risk-based, strategic asset allocation approach with ongoing portfolio monitoring and selective use of third-party money managers.