Shikha Mittra is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at RetireSmart Consulting, LLC in Princeton, NJ. She has led RetireSmart Consulting since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a vice president position at ASNA Worldwide Group, a non-investment related business. RetireSmart Consulting, LLC is an independent investment adviser providing portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, as well as pension consulting for plan sponsors. The firm also offers educational seminars and workshops to enhance financial literacy among clients and plan participants.

Keka Rath is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and holds a Series 65 license, with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Global Investment Management, LLC since 2005 and has been with NextGen Wealth Counselors Limited Liability Company since 2015. NextGen Wealth Counselors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party adviser selection, and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, quantitative analysis, and modern portfolio theory, utilizing both long- and short-term strategies and alternative investments, while typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Bhushan Bhangale is the principal of Bsquare Investalytix LLC and holds a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Cognizant from 2021 to 2024 and BNP Paribas RCC from 2007 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Gill Lane Investment Partners LLC, a passive real estate investment entity. Bsquare Investalytix LLC is a registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management and a subscription service offering trade recommendations. The firm focuses on equities, ETFs, and equity options using a combination of charting, cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis.

Satram Chainani is the sole advisor at Sigma Capital Management and holds a Series 65 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Sigma Capital Management since 2008, first at the LLP and then at the LLC since 2017. Sigma Capital Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to a small number of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.56 million across five discretionary accounts, investing primarily in equities, fixed income, no-load mutual funds, and equity options, with a focus on combining charting, fundamental, and technical analysis.

Sweta Bhargav is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch and currently operates Adviso Wealth LLC, an independent firm based in Princeton, NJ. Adviso Wealth provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals and retirement plan consulting for employer plan sponsors. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing primarily passive investments such as index mutual funds and ETFs to create diversified portfolios.

Srikanth Nagarajan is the managing partner of Berunda Capital Management and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations, with seven years of industry experience. He is also the CEO of Valan Global Solutions, a company that provides data analytics and investment research support. Berunda Capital Management offers investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a research-driven approach supported by Valan Global Solutions. The firm is noted for its use of performance presentations, newsletters, and educational seminars as part of its client communications.

Mark Rizzotti is a financial advisor at Transparent Wealth Solutions with a Series 65 credential and experience spanning roles at JP Morgan and Seramount. He is also a licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with Green Light Realty and co-founder of an online blog providing market commentary. Transparent Wealth Solutions offers fee-only financial planning, coaching, and advisory services to individuals and families, focusing on comprehensive cash-flow analysis, risk management, and long-term, diversified investment strategies. The firm uses a digital custodian platform and provides scheduled client reviews without taking custody of assets.

Mark Painter is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Everguide Financial Group, LLC since 2016. Everguide Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business owners. The firm integrates fundamental and technical analysis with model portfolios and ongoing monitoring, managing approximately $45 million in discretionary assets as a single-advisor practice.

Lisa Jantorno is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience and the principal of Jantorno Financial Advisors, LLC, an independent firm she has led since 2004. She also owns and serves as an officer of a residential home building business, where she performs bookkeeping duties. Jantorno Financial Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a longer-term buy-and-hold investment approach with portfolio diversification based on Modern Portfolio Theory and conducts account reviews on a periodic basis.

Richard Taborda is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the president and investment adviser representative of LBT Wealth Management, LLC, an independent firm he has been associated with since 2011. Prior to this, he worked at Freeman Capital Advisors, LLC from 2019 to 2023 and Wealth More Enterprise, Inc. starting in 2024. LBT Wealth Management primarily serves individual clients through discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, employing a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios. The firm uses advanced trading strategies and held-away order management systems uncommon for a firm of its size.

Gerald Odening is a financial advisor at Gro Capital, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Gro Capital since 2003. Gro Capital, LLC provides personalized portfolio management and investment advice to high net worth individuals and trusts, focusing on a fundamentally driven, valuation-focused approach. The firm emphasizes small- and mid-cap equities, particularly in education and business services, and manages accounts with a concentrated, sector-oriented strategy.

Frank Ramson is the principal of Frank Ramson, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He previously operated Bedford Tax Services, LLC, a tax advisory firm, where he served as a CPA and tax advisor. Frank Ramson, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individual investors, including both modest portfolios and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental valuation analysis with technical analysis for trade timing and uses covered-call writing as a conservative income strategy.

Jay Brennan is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Brennan Financial Group, LLC since its founding in 2001 in Princeton, NJ. Brennan Financial Group, LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm combines ongoing tax preparation and bookkeeping services with fee-only advisory engagements, focusing on long-term, asset-allocation driven portfolios managed primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Rajeev Nedunuri is the principal advisor at Lasani Wealth Management and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been active in financial services since 2016, with previous roles including positions at Workspend/Broadridge and IQCIO LLC. Outside of his advisory activities, he maintains a minority ownership in an institutional advisory technology provider and works full time in technology consulting. Lasani Wealth Management is an independent registered investment adviser focused on portfolio management and financial planning for individuals and families. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical research, quantitative screening, and AI-assisted tools to create risk-based and customized portfolios, providing ongoing portfolio reviews and detailed written reporting.

Abdulaziz Shroff is a financial advisor at SNC Wealth Management LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Anaplan Inc and Verizon. SNC Wealth Management provides customized investment management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, with a notable family office offering that includes real estate analysis, insurance review, and estate services.

Keun Soo Kim is a financial advisor at Klimax Wealth Management, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Klimax Asset Management, LLC since 2004. Klimax Wealth Management, LLC is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and pension/401(k) plans. The firm provides financial planning and consulting services alongside non-discretionary investment management, with a focus on pension and 401(k) plan consulting in addition to individual portfolio management.

James Desimone Jr. is the principal of Desimone Investments, LLC, an independent firm based in North Brunswick, NJ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 15 years of industry experience, all with Desimone Investments since its founding in 2011. Desimone Investments provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual, retirement, and trust clients, with a focus on retirement planning and IRA/401(k) rollovers. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis to actively manage portfolios and offers modular or comprehensive financial planning as part of its service.

Jiayi Li is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at iEngage Asset Management LLC in Princeton, NJ, with seven years of industry experience. Prior to founding iEngage Asset Management in 2018, Li worked at Access Pointe LLC for eleven years. iEngage Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, foundations, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of modern portfolio theory and fundamental and cyclical analysis to pursue a primarily long-term investment approach, supplemented by tactical short- and intermediate-term trades when appropriate.

David Schram is the sole advisor at Elements 5 Investment Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Bridgewater, NJ. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 12 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role since 2013, Mr. Schram has worked part-time as an attorney providing legal counsel to a biotechnology company through Axiom Global, Inc. since 2012. Elements 5 Investment Management offers personalized financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, family offices, and business owners. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolio construction using quantitative analysis and modern portfolio theory, focusing on volatility reduction and strategic asset allocation.

Umesh Gaur is the principal of Gaur Asset Management, Inc., an independent investment advisory firm based in Somerset, NJ. He holds over 20 years of industry experience and has managed his firm since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice-president and treasurer of a pediatric home nursing business co-managed with his wife. Gaur Asset Management provides personalized portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, non-financial business entities, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, risk/return-optimized asset allocation using primarily mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, managing client accounts mostly on a non-discretionary basis with a small client roster and approximately $45 million in assets under management.