Richard Berse is a financial advisor at Northstar Financial Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been the president of Richard E Berse, CPA, PC, a public accounting and tax planning practice, since 1982. Northstar Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and retirement plans by providing discretionary portfolio management and limited financial planning. The firm emphasizes fundamental, value-oriented analysis with a long-term holding discipline and manages approximately $195 million in discretionary assets.

Asta Sanders is the owner and President of Empowered Retirement, Inc. She brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She received her Bachelor of Science in Economics from Vilnius University in Lithuania and her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation from the College of Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado, in 2001. In addition, she obtained an Enrolled Agent certification in 2020. An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service by either passing a three-part comprehensive IRS test covering individual and business tax returns or through experience as a former IRS employee. Enrolled agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards. Individuals who obtain this elite status must adhere to ethical standards and complete 72 hours of continuing education courses every three years. In addition, she obtained a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) professional certification administered by the Investments and Wealth Institute® and taught at the Yale School of Management. CPWA® professionals must demonstrate at least five years of client-centered experience and spend a material amount of their business hours working directly with high-net-worth clients. Advisors who have earned the CPWA® credentials have the specialized knowledge and skills to guide sophisticated clients through the accumulation, preservation, and distribution of wealth. She is passionate about helping clients bring all the pieces of their financial life together into a single coherent plan and ensure it evolves in tandem with their changing circumstances. She has guided clients through various investment options to help them reach their goals and fulfill their dreams. After completing your initial plan, we'll work closely with you throughout our relationship. Typical areas in which we provide ongoing advice are: • annual portfolio withdrawal strategies • establishing a spending plan • Roth conversions • establishing when to claim Social Security • selecting pension payment types • transferring and/or consolidating investment accounts • reallocating investment portfolios • determining health insurance options • amending insurance coverage • updating estate documents and beneficiary forms • changing income tax withholding elections When Asta is not helping her clients, you will find her hiking, traveling, or spending quality time with her family and friends.

John Eichler is an independent financial advisor at Omega Strategies LLC with 23 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Equitable Advisors, and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. He has also served as an academic lecturer at Parker College of Business of Georgia Southern University since 2014. Omega Strategies LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and limited-scope consultations for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers tailored investment programs using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses, along with Modern Portfolio Theory, options strategies, and sub-advisors. It also publishes a subscription-based market commentary newsletter.

Donald Davret is a financial advisor at FloMartin Securities Corporation in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. He has been with FloMartin Securities since 2014. FloMartin Securities Corporation provides investment advisory and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $4.4 million in assets. The firm uses written Investment Policy Statements and model portfolios to tailor asset allocation and security selection, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis while employing active trading tools that may increase portfolio volatility.

Linda Krayton is the principal advisor at E.C. Krayton Associates, Inc., an independent firm where she has worked since 1993. She has 22 years of industry experience. In addition to her advisory role, she is president of a separate tax preparation business operated part-time by an employee. E.C. Krayton Associates, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, families, trusts, and estates, focusing on long-term, income-oriented investments tailored to client goals and risk tolerance. The firm manages a small client base with portfolios that may include equities, bonds, municipal and U.S. government securities, certificates of deposit, and interests in partnerships such as oil and gas.

James Higley is a financial advisor at Eames Financial in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Eames Financial since 1994. Eames Financial provides investment management and financial counseling to individuals, trusts, and charitable foundations. The firm employs a multi-step, goals-driven process emphasizing fundamental analysis and broad diversification, managing the majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis while offering tailored portfolio solutions and comprehensive planning services.

Thomas Vetter is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and the founder of Vetter Planning. He chose to establish Vetter Planning because of his desire to help individuals and small businesses develop financial plans that are designed to achieve their goals. It was founded upon principles that place the utmost value on its clients’ financial goals and objectives. It is in the business of building long-term, solid relationships that are based upon trust and quality client service. Since 2002, Tom has been providing financial planning and investment advice. He graduated from Siena College in Loudonville, NY with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Prior to founding Vetter Planning, he was a Senior Financial Analyst for Guardian Life and an Investment Analyst for NYC Housing Development Corporation. Tom resides in Randolph, New Jersey with his wife, Jennifer, son Gavin, and daughters, Abigail and Claire. His interests include volunteering, coaching youth sports, golf, and mountain biking.

Gary Feldman is the sole advisor at Grand Ridge Capital, LLC, a state-registered independent investment adviser based in Roseland, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been managing Grand Ridge Capital since 2005. Grand Ridge Capital manages approximately $4.95 million across nine client accounts, serving high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm primarily manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis and employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental research, technical analysis, and allocations to independent managers and alternative investments.

William Keller is a financial advisor at Keller Wealth Management LLC in Whippany, NJ, holding a Series 65 credential with five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Financial and Primerica, and he is also employed as a manager at Mondelez International. Keller maintains an independent insurance practice alongside his advisory work. Keller Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business clients. The firm offers specialized pension consulting and serves as a fiduciary to qualified retirement plans, employing a blend of fundamental and cyclical investment analysis with a variety of holdings including mutual funds, ETFs, and options.

Colin Slabach is a CFP® professional at Meridian Atlas Planning with one year of industry experience. He holds a doctorate in personal financial planning and has served as a university professor at New York University since 2022. Prior to that, he was affiliated with The American College of Financial Services and Texas Tech University. Meridian Atlas Planning is an independent, fee-only firm that provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs an investment approach based on asset allocation, blending passive and active strategies rooted in fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, with an emphasis on discretionary portfolio management and personalized investment policies.

David Cohen is a financial advisor with Sterling Financial Management, Inc. in Morristown, NJ, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with SagePoint Financial, Inc. since 2009 and OSAIC since 2023. Cohen is also the owner and president of Sterling Financial Management, where he oversees all duties associated with the registered investment advisory firm. Sterling Financial Management serves individuals, trusts, and retirement plans with customized financial planning, hourly consulting, and investment advisory services. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, generally favoring mutual funds and ETFs in long-term strategies, and manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis with regular client reporting.

Ioannis Papatherapontos is a financial advisor with J.Pappas Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several affiliated firms, including Pappas Financial Group, First Financial Consultants, and J.Pappas Realty. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CEO of companies involved in merchant services, energy brokerage, and insurance sales, focusing primarily on sales and business development. J.Pappas Investments provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and estates. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and economic analysis, managing accounts largely on a discretionary basis while tailoring advice to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Vincent Grosso is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He is the founder of Grosso Wealth Management LLC in Montclair, NJ, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to founding his firm, he spent three years at Kestra Private Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory role, Grosso is the President of the Joanne Grosso Foundation Inc. Grosso Wealth Management LLC is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to individual clients and employer plan sponsors. The firm typically employs long-term, passive buy-and-hold strategies using mutual funds and ETFs and offers project-based planning, educational seminars, and fiduciary retirement plan services.

Humberto Portillo is a financial advisor at Financial Freedom Management LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with his current firm since 2015. Financial Freedom Management LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans with approximately $8.1 million in assets under management. The firm uses a rules-based quantitative approach to asset allocation, incorporating low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, tax-loss harvesting, and leverage strategies, with a focus on special-needs planning and community education through seminars and workshops.

Mark Vogel is the sole advisor at Mark Vogel Wealth Management, LLC, located in North Caldwell, NJ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 14 years of experience in financial advising. In addition to his work in wealth management since 2003, he has practiced law as a sole proprietor since 1991, dedicating a significant portion of his time to his legal practice. Mark Vogel Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, and small-company pension accounts, managing approximately $96 million in assets. The firm employs a concentrated, growth-at-a-reasonable-price strategy focused on a small number of individual stocks and offers performance-based compensation options for qualified clients.

Martin Costello is a financial advisor with Preakness Retirement Advisors, LLC in Verona, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Aura Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Preakness Retirement Advisors offers diversified asset-allocation advice and financial planning to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment approach using low-expense index funds and combines fundamental and technical analysis within a modern portfolio theory framework.

Milan Patel is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Ascent Physician Wealth LLC with one year of experience in financial advising. He has a background in healthcare, having worked at several medical institutions including St. Mary's General Hospital and CHRISTUS Health. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a senior hospital position. Ascent Physician Wealth LLC provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management primarily to physicians, healthcare professionals, executives, and high-net-worth families. The firm employs a core-satellite investment strategy combining diversified low-cost index funds and selective individual securities, and offers a range of financial planning services including retirement, tax, education funding, insurance, debt management, and estate planning coordination.

Jeffrey Lieberman is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Caldwell Fairfield Advisors and has been involved with Weinberg Lieberman, P.C., a tax accounting firm, since 1987. His professional background includes over a decade at Jay H. Weinberg Investment Advisor, LLC. Caldwell Fairfield Advisors offers financial planning and consulting services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, focusing on non-investment advice such as tax and estate planning. The firm refers clients to independent investment advisers for portfolio management and does not provide discretionary investment management or custody of client assets.

Kenneth Gibbons is a financial advisor at Financial Engineering LLC in Sparta, NJ, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at AXA Advisors LLC, David Gerson CPA, and Professional and Reliable Accounting Services LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Financial Strategies LLC, an insurance and annuities business. Financial Engineering LLC serves individuals, families, business owners, and pension/retirement plan sponsors with financial planning, investment advisory services using third-party managers, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm combines accounting and tax preparation services with financial planning and offers insurance and annuity products through an affiliated insurance practice.

Frank Avena is a financial advisor at 191 Godwin Associates, Inc. d/b/a Godwin Capital Management, holding a Series 65 credential with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Godwin Capital Management since 2001 and also operates Warsaw & Avena CPA's PC, a certified public accounting firm. 191 Godwin Associates provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and non-profit organizations. The firm integrates fundamental and technical analysis in its investment process and offers services including Investment Policy Statement development, asset allocation, and wrap-fee program sponsorship.