Brian Hoffman is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners since 2016 and previously at PNC Investments from 2013 to 2016. Hoffman is also an author and writer as a non-investment-related activity. Gladstone Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a network of independent advisers, providing discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party managers, while also offering ERISA-related advisory services for qualified plans.

Christopher Noviello is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Vicus Capital, Inc. and has held roles at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside his advisory work, he serves on the board of Grassroots Conservation, a nonprofit organization. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors, using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various model strategies and places particular emphasis on retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Connor Donovan is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he attended Lehigh University. Simon Quick Advisors provides wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services to individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private investment funds, and it offers integrated tax and back-office services.

Christopher Cvitan is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Beacon Trust in Morristown, NJ, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at TFS Securities, Inc., MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Coal Diamond LLC. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and trustee services to individuals, trusts, pension, and charitable entities. The firm manages approximately $4.26 billion in discretionary assets and delivers investment advice through a blend of in-house strategies, factor-based and ETF model portfolios, and monitored independent managers, with an emphasis on tax awareness and customized fixed-income portfolios.

Jon Franco is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. in Staten Island, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Chelsea Financial Services since 2013. Chelsea Advisory provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services primarily to individuals, trusts, and some corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis while allowing client-imposed investment restrictions and conducting regular compliance and portfolio reviews.

Diane Ruiz is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Santander Bank, LPL Financial LLC, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and HSBC Bank USA N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in New Windsor, NY. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management and offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products. The firm provides investment management primarily via the FMAX wrap-fee platform with strategies implemented by third-party discretionary managers.

Matthew Allain is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with several affiliated firms, including Olden Lane Securities, Massey Quick Wealth Solutions, and multiple entities within The Leo Group. He serves on the board of directors for Capflow Funding Group Managers, LLC, a role unrelated to investment management. Leo Wealth serves individuals, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, model portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm combines ETF-based core and thematic models with systematic single-stock strategies, utilizing a range of internal and third-party tools to manage diversified, risk-tiered portfolios.

Rohan Somar Jr is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Rivertan Financial Group as a financial analyst. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans using a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports discretionary account management through its internal Arkadios Managed Solutions team, employing various analytical approaches and offering retirement plan fiduciary consulting.

Nicole Simpson is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. Her prior experience includes 16 years at Next Financial Group Inc. Beyond her advisory role, she is a pastor, motivational speaker, and author who addresses topics such as 9/11 survival, sexual trauma, prison reform, entrepreneurship, and team building. She is also actively involved in community service as the board chair and president of Generation X Community Association, which provides scholarships, financial literacy education, and support to marginalized communities. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with fundamental and technical analysis, offering portfolio management and financial planning services integrated with retirement-plan and benefits firms.

Kevin Ryan is a financial advisor at Beacon Trust in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined Beacon Trust in 2025 and has prior experience at JP Management LLC and Kerry Group. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, tax preparation, and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and certain business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.3 billion in assets using an open-architecture platform with a risk-first investment framework and offers integrated trust and banking referral capabilities.

Patrick Trombetta is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience with prior roles at 1st Global Advisors and Avantax-affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the head varsity soccer coach at Trinity Hall School. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charities, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through a network of CPA firms and advisors, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets for about 7,500 clients as of December 31, 2025.

Christopher Moore is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2004. He previously worked at Massey Quick Wealth Solutions for one year. Simon Quick Advisors provides wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services to individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private investment funds, alongside proprietary tools and sub-advisory relationships.

Brian Cody is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at several firms, including Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, Private Advisor Group, and Carson Wealth Management Group. In addition to his advisory work, Cody volunteers as a VITA Advanced Tax Preparer with United Way. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment delivery options supported by an in-house research team and accommodates both advisory and brokerage needs through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Samuel Angelo Jr. is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including 1st GLOBAL ADVISORS, Inc. and Hunter Financial Services, Inc. He serves as a board member of Central Jersey Federal Credit Union. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, primarily through CPA firms and registered advisor representatives. The firm employs style allocation models overseen by an investment advisory committee and offers tax-intelligent strategies, centralized trading, and annual account reviews.

Nancy Brzozowski is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., APW Capital, and Stratos Wealth Partners. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, often utilizing third-party independent managers and model portfolios.

Matthew Gwizdz is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS and served four years in the United States Army. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm emphasizes customized, risk-based model allocations using a range of strategies, including low-cost ETFs and direct indexing, supported by technology partnerships and third-party sub-advisors.

Deepak Alur is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience and has worked at several firms including Madison & Main Advisors LLC, Atlas Advisory Group LLC, and Scher Financial Group. In addition to his advisory roles, he is a partner at Madison & Main Advisors and is involved in insurance and investment advising, as well as referring clients for fixed insurance products. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer that serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance-contract advisory services.

Lisa Manzolillo is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and nonprofit entities, endowments, and foundations by providing wealth management, investment consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of proprietary quantitative analysis, in-person due diligence, and ongoing monitoring to allocate client assets among independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Michael Bremer is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC in Parsippany, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Risk Management, Inc., Summit Equities, Inc., and Summit Financial Resources, Inc., spanning back to 2007. In addition to his advisory duties, he performs cybersecurity functions for Summit Risk Management, LLC on a minimal, as-needed basis. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a combination of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Christopher Lester is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior roles include work with Eagle Team, Producer Partners Group, Retirement Wealth Advisors, and several other firms. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Harley Madison Photography LLC, advising on marketing and website development. Simplicity Wealth serves a wide range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds investment approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, supporting advisers with technology and operational services such as a private-label asset management software and a third-party model manager platform.