James Walker II is a CFP® and founder of The Financial Forge, LLC in Mendham, NJ. He has three years of experience at UBS, served as a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel before retiring in 2019, and has been a West Point economics professor since 2019. The Financial Forge provides personalized financial planning and education to individuals, families, public-service professionals, small business owners, and medical and legal professionals. The firm focuses on behavioral coaching and scenario-based planning, offering non-discretionary recommendations and services such as tax strategy consultations, retirement planning, and student loan guidance without managing client assets.

Steven Kampschmidt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional dedicated to assisting individuals and families in their pursuit of financial freedom. After establishing a practice within Merrill Lynch, he had an increasing desire to service his clients in a way that was unavailable at almost all other firms within the industry. It was at this point that he opted to create something new, and thus Freedom Found Financial was born. Steven also has his MBA in finance and economics from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He currently resides in Boonton, NJ with his wife Jessica, his two daughters Adeline and Evelyn, as well as his two dogs Meadow and Summer. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also uses his free time training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, playing beach volleyball down the shore, and snowboarding during the winter months.

Alfred Frank is the sole advisor at Frank Capital Management LLC in Parsippany, NJ, holding a Series 65 credential with 23 years of industry experience. He has led Frank Capital Management since 2009. Outside of financial advising, he is a minority member and associate of Rubin & Frank Marketing LLC, which provides search engine optimization services for e-commerce clients. Frank Capital Management LLC manages discretionary separately managed accounts for individuals and trusts, focusing on fundamental, value-oriented analysis to build concentrated, long-term portfolios primarily of undervalued common stocks listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ. The firm also incorporates options and other derivatives in client accounts for risk management and position adjustments, a practice that is uncommon among independent advisory firms.

Hiram Helm is a financial advisor at Clemensen Capital Company LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss Inc. from 2010 to 2021. Clemensen Capital Company LLC provides investment advice and separately managed accounts to individuals, trusts, companies, and charitable organizations. The firm employs active management across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, combining fundamental and quantitative analysis to adjust portfolios according to economic and interest-rate cycles.

Sheri Astorino is a financial advisor with The Astorino Financial Group, Inc. in Fairfield, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Citigroup and Bleakley Financial Group. She is also an independent insurance agent. The Astorino Financial Group provides stand-alone financial planning and consulting services to individuals and retirement plan clients, delivering written plans and recommendations on investment, estate, insurance, and tax matters. The firm does not provide investment supervisory or portfolio management services, and clients may implement recommendations through LPL Financial or other providers.

Robert Guerra is the sole advisor at Guerra Pan Advisors, LLC in Montclair, NJ, with 25 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., Alden Capital Management Inc., and J. Alden Associates, Inc. prior to founding his current firm. Guerra holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Guerra Pan Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and an internal due-diligence process to construct portfolios, managing approximately $210 million in discretionary client assets, with support from a major custodian.

Matthew Byrne is a CFP®, CFA®, and PFS™ with 16 years of industry experience. He is the principal of M.K. Byrne & Co. LLC, where he has worked since 2020, following prior roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and his own CPA practice. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed insurance products including life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care. M.K. Byrne & Co. LLC provides tax planning and compliance, personal financial planning, and investment advisory services to individuals and high-net-worth families. The firm combines investment management with coordinated tax and financial planning, utilizing a tactical asset-allocation approach within a modified Modern Portfolio Theory framework.

Zoriana Stawnychy is a CFP® professional with 47 years of industry experience. She has been with Stawnychy Financial Services, Inc. since 1991 and also worked with SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC from 2026. Stawnychy Financial Services provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and municipal governments. The firm offers qualified retirement plan consulting and manages portfolios using a tactical allocation strategy with a broad range of investment instruments, including equities, municipal securities, corporate debt, and options.

Robert Groesbeck is a CFA® charterholder and principal at Groesbeck Investment Management Corp, where he has worked for over 33 years. He has 12 years of industry experience and is based in Glen Rock, NJ. Groesbeck Investment Management Corp provides discretionary equity portfolio management to institutional and individual clients, employing a bottom-up investment process with focused dividend growth and earnings growth strategies. The firm manages concentrated portfolios with disciplined valuation criteria and participates in third-party wrap programs as a sponsored portfolio manager.

Gregory Visconti is a financial advisor at Visconti & Associates, a Financial Services LLC, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Visconti & Associates since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed real estate agent with FJD Realty LLC. Visconti & Associates is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, using both fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes and may allocate portfolios to independent managers.

Andrew Leicht is the principal advisor at Leicht Financial Planning and Wealth Management in Parsippany, NJ, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations with 28 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial LLC and his own firm since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed producer of long-term care insurance through LTCi Partners. Leicht Financial Planning and Wealth Management serves approximately 190 client relationships, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, trusts, estates, and various business entities. The firm employs ETF-based model portfolios with tailored adjustments and utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, alongside tax-loss harvesting strategies, to align portfolios with client objectives.

Richard Polo Jr. is a financial advisor at Retirement Wealth Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Cetera and as a self-employed consultant. In addition to his advisory role, he manages an accounting and tax consulting practice. Retirement Wealth Management, LLC serves primarily individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses, managing approximately $60.7 million in assets. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven investment strategy and offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and access to independent managers and insurance consulting.

Ryan Brennan is a Series 65-licensed advisor with McMillan Analysis Corporation, where he has worked since 2005. He has 19 years of industry experience and is based in Randolph, NJ. McMillan Analysis Corporation serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as banks, investment companies, trusts, and other advisers. The firm specializes in discretionary portfolio management focused on option-based strategies, combining active asset management with a commercial publishing and data business that includes subscription newsletters, seminars, and software products.

Christian Vivas is a financial advisor at Ronald Gelok & Associates, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various roles within the financial sector since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Vivas teaches group fitness classes at local YMCA branches in New Jersey. Ronald Gelok & Associates manages approximately $75 million for about 230 clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charities. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, and access to brokerage and insurance products, using independent managers and sub-advisory platforms tailored to clients' risk profiles.

David Spiegel is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Gci Financial Group, having joined in 2025, and previously worked at Lantern Wealth Advisors, APS Pension and Financial Services, and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a broker offering fixed life and long-term care insurance products and corporate health insurance through several providers. GCI Financial Group manages approximately $145 million for around 130 clients, providing asset management and financial planning services tailored to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and option-writing strategies, with portfolio supervision that includes quarterly reviews and customized investment restrictions.

Paul Saxton is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Saiph Capital, LLC since 2021. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Saxton is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and occasionally works as an actor, extra, and stunt player. He is also president of The Saxton Foundation, a charitable organization. Saiph Capital provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and banking institutions. The firm manages approximately $361 million in assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and Independent Managers.

David Podell is a financial advisor with Podell Financial Group LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Podell Financial Group since 2006 and previously at Nylife Securities and New York Life Insurance Company for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Business Benefits Consulting LLC, providing fee-for-service benefits consulting to business owners, and volunteers on the Town of Randolph Board of Assessments. Podell Financial Group LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and plan sponsors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a tailored investment approach that includes asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and technical analysis, with accounts reviewed at least quarterly.

Edwin Milner is a financial advisor with Comprehensive Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior firms include LPL Financial, American Investment Planners, and Signature Securities Group Corp./Signature Bank. He also provides limited services through Comprehensive Wealth Services during a transition to LPL Financial’s RIA platform. Comprehensive Wealth Services, LLC offers fee-based investment advisory and portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals and related entities, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with discretionary management tailored to client risk tolerance, tax situations, and time horizons. The firm is modest in scale, with four advisors serving a mainly high-net-worth client base.

Richard Wolfe is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience and has been with Saddle River Capital Management, LLC since 2003. He is based in Wyckoff, NJ, and holds a Series 65 license. Saddle River Capital Management serves individual investors, other advisors, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, 401(k) plans, and institutional and charitable clients by providing portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a proprietary research model combining fundamental and technical analysis to construct cost-efficient, globally allocated portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, with an emphasis on ongoing planning and performance tracking through quarterly reviews and modeled scenario testing.

Gregory Da Silva is a financial advisor at McMillan Analysis Corporation with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with McMillan Analysis Corp. for over 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an ice hockey coach at Gill St. Bernards School. McMillan Analysis Corporation provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, employing an option-centric investment approach that includes covered-call programs and volatility capture strategies. The firm offers managed accounts, subscription products, educational seminars, consulting, and expert-witness services.