Michael Strafford is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at NPA Asset Management, LLC since 2004. He is also a CPA and has been involved in tax return preparation and life insurance services through Zenith Marketing since 1991. Strafford holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and maintains dual registration with NPA Asset Management and Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform, serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation, often utilizing approved sub-advisors for trading while retaining supervisory oversight.

Steven Dym is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisory Services Network since 2017 and previously operated Steve I. Dym and Co. from 2011 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a professor of finance at Rutgers University and is a published author. Additionally, he is the rabbi of Congregation Boruch Taam, where he teaches and lectures. Advisory Services Network is an enterprise firm with approximately 208 independent advisors serving individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting using a variety of investment strategies and implementation options tailored to client objectives.

John Lafferty is a CFP® and CFA® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. since 2004. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and corporate executives. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation and diversification strategies, with clients retaining final decision authority and trades executed only upon prior written authorization.

Howard Reizun is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC since 2021. He previously worked at TIAA-CREF from 2006 to 2021. Reizun is a managing partner at Evoke Wealth Management and operates as the sole proprietor of HKR Wealth, a tax entity. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through a network of nearly 200 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of investment and advisory services, supporting independent advisor decision-making alongside supervisory oversight.

Gianni Difroscia is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently associated with Citizens Private Wealth. He has worked at Citizens Bank and its affiliated entities since 2012. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and endowments. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture framework, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside tax, estate, and business consulting services.

Kenneth Hartos is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining MissionSquare, he worked at Fidelity Investments and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small eBay business specializing in retro video games and collectibles. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by providing retirement plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services. The firm’s Guided Pathways approach includes managed accounts and fund advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management, delivered across multiple channels to MissionSquare-administered accounts.

Nicholas Caradonna is a financial advisor with Advisors Capital Management, LLC and holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. He has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. and LPL Enterprise LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance and real estate rental activities. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs, offering discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts and model strategies. The firm integrates top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across equity, fixed-income, and tactical approaches, managing over $8.1 billion of discretionary assets.

George Kuruvilla is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Kuruvilla’s prior experience includes roles at Center Street Advisors, Inc. and Lifemark Securities Corp. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through about 90 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and retirement education, employing a model-driven investment approach with active management and quantitative optimization.

William Houck is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual debt securities, and selected equities, supplemented by independent managers and specialized strategies.

Molly Rimes is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Her prior work includes roles at Insmmed Insurance Agency and positions in education at Florida State University and Fort Myers High School. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with options for independent managers, private placements, and ESG integration upon client request.

Brian Doughney is a financial advisor at Nations Financial Group, Inc. He holds CFP® and CFA® designations and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Nations Financial Group, he spent ten years at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Doughney is also the owner of Fortress Wealth Planning, where he provides investment and advisory services. Nations Financial Group, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and a range of model portfolios managed across various risk profiles, utilizing strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and options.

Craig Kaufman is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, and UBS Financial Services. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture investment framework and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

John Sokolowski is a financial advisor with RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 19 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at The Roosevelt Investment Group and Unified Financial Securities. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.2 billion in client assets, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and digital-asset management, with client relationships organized around registered investment adviser representatives who implement strategies on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Jennifer Aimone Seiler is a financial advisor with RMR Wealth Builders, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at RMR Wealth Builders since 2019 and has been associated with Calton & Associates, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advisory duties, she is involved in insurance sales, representing various companies in life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team SEC-registered investment advisory firm managing approximately $2.2 billion in client assets. The firm primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, annuity services, and digital-asset management through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Matthew Smith is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Citizens Private Wealth since 2020 and is also affiliated with Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture framework, combining discretionary portfolio management overseen by a Chief Investment Officer with quantitative and qualitative research.

Gregory Plechner is a financial advisor at Greenspring Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at Greenspring Advisors since 2018, following seven years at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Greenspring Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering private money management, comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis in its investment approach and provides a notable suite of retirement services through its (k)larity Plan™ and (k)larity @ Work™ platforms.

Brogan O'Connor is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He joined RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. in 2024 after spending 11 years at Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group. RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.9 billion with 52 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, sub-advisory roles, and educational seminars.

Mingqi Li is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Li serves as an independent board director for Synertone Communications Corporation, a communications equipment company in Hong Kong, and Neo-Neon Holdings Limited, a decorative and commercial LED lighting manufacturer. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm that serves individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various portfolios and third-party managers, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

William White is a financial advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Belpointe since 2017 and previously held roles at Lexco Wealth Management Inc, Calder Service Systems, and National Planning Corp. White is also involved in selling life settlements and fixed insurance products on a limited basis. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and registered advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and a variety of portfolio strategies, combining internal portfolio construction with third-party manager relationships tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Ronald Deramon is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Advisors National since 2018 and previously spent nine years with H.D. Vest Insurance and Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, Deramon operates an accounting practice and works as an independent insurance agent. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes manager selection and monitoring, supplemented by fundamental analysis and tailored client reviews.