Aryeh Mentzel is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Citigroup, Inc., LPL Financial, Gladstone Wealth Partners, and Carbon Wealth Management, where he is also a managing partner. He serves as a board member and treasurer of East Hill Synagogue in Englewood, NJ. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers, with a notable integration of institutional and retirement plan resources through affiliated entities.

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.

Sean Logue is a financial advisor with Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 1997. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a variety of programs, including wrap-fee portfolio management and personalized UMA programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Barbara Nevils is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2023 and previously led Nevils Financial, LLC for 18 years. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs long-term, evidence-based asset allocation strategies using primarily low-cost, passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by customized fixed-income ladders, third-party sub-advisers, and tax-efficient account monitoring.

Carl Libert is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been associated with Santander Securities and Santander Bank since 2008. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, managing approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across over 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning primarily for retail investors, utilizing a platform co-sponsored by Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser and third-party discretionary managers.

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.

Myra Rosenblatt is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience. She is currently with Capital Analysts and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Equities Corporation. Her investment business is conducted under the name SOSAE ROSE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors and in-house investment management.

James Halprin is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2012 and previously worked at Gitterman Wealth Management, Signator Investors, and Jah Capital Management. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, and institutions through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using tailored strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerances.

Adam Ballout is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Westwood, NJ. He holds a Series 65 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Modera, he attended Seton Hall University and held positions at Lifetime Fitness and various schools. Modera Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors, offering wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates investment management with accounting, tax, and business coaching services.

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.

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.

Stephanie Roche is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2009. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a range of strategies across multiple asset classes and offers various program structures, managing approximately $768.8 million for over 1,000 clients.

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.

Anthony Gomez is a financial advisor at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining SAX Wealth Advisors, he worked at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc for six years and at ADP LLC and ADP Broker-Dealer, Inc for five years. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and wealth-management services to individual clients, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm uses long-term, evidence-based asset allocation strategies primarily implemented with low-cost, passively managed mutual funds and ETFs.

Craig Weiss is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial LLC, and Summit Financial. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, utilizing a mix of third-party managers, custodian platforms, and proprietary portfolio models. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and integrates technology and operational outsourcing into its services.

Howard Reizun is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC since 2021. Prior to Kestra, he worked for 15 years at TIAA-CREF. He is managing partner of Evoke Wealth Management and president of HKR Wealth, a separate investment-related sole proprietorship. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams serving individuals and institutions, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services, with operational attributes including a trust company affiliation and third-party adviser relationships.

Kenneth Hartos is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments and Thrivent Financial, among other firms. 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 administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management and delivered through multiple channels.

Matthew Bernocchi is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2019, following prior roles at Waterstone Wealth Advisors, LLC and Cohen & Steers. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes evidence-based, long-term asset allocation strategies implemented mainly through low-cost, passive funds and supplements portfolios with customized fixed-income solutions, third-party sub-advisers, and specialized consulting services.

Alessio Mennonna is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Virtue Capital Management, he worked at KVL Audio Visual Services and AMAZON and studied at Berklee College of Music. Virtue Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a multi-team model and combines tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches, with an investment committee overseeing third-party managers and model strategies.