James Lovas is a financial advisor at Xpotential Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Family First Firm, Friday Engineering, and Synopsys Inc. Xpotential Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, and small businesses. The firm employs globally diversified portfolios using low-cost index funds and ETFs, combining strategic asset allocation with tactical risk adjustments, and offers specialized services such as Treasury Management and 401(k) plan-level management.

Douglas Black is the sole advisor at Springreef LLC in Chatham, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Springreef since 2010. Springreef serves high net worth families and large nonprofit organizations by providing independent consulting services focused on financial advisor evaluations, searches, and ongoing monitoring rather than managing client assets. The firm employs a structured due-diligence process using a 50-point scoring scale to assess advisors and operates on hourly or fixed-fee arrangements, avoiding asset-based compensation.

Emily Jaffe is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with OFC Wealth Management in Short Hills, NJ. She has been with OFC Financial Planning, LLC since 2017, following a five-year sabbatical prior to that. OFC Wealth Management advises individuals, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management as well as standalone and retainer-based financial planning services. The firm is noted for its use of options and derivatives strategies within separately managed accounts and incorporates ESG considerations and AI tools according to client direction.

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.

Victor Vuskalns is a financial advisor at Tango Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with both Auerbach, Pollak & Richardson Inc. and Tango Capital Management since 1999. Tango Capital Management provides discretionary, fee-only investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on portfolio construction, monitoring, and rebalancing. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and options, and operates with principal involvement in client accounts at a modest scale.

Timothy Starkey is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with LiftPoint Family Wealth Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at firms including FortisPath Advisors, NewEdge Advisors, LPL Financial, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. LiftPoint Family Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities through a two-advisor team managing approximately $187.7 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a manager-agnostic approach that includes independent investment managers, ETFs, structured notes, and alternative investments, coordinating planning with clients’ tax, estate, and insurance professionals.

David Novak is a financial advisor at United Success Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previous experience at Measured Risk Portfolios/Kings Road Financial and Axa Advisors LLC, as well as ten years as a self-employed advisor. United Success Wealth Management provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, business owners, and corporate entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory to build customized, diversified portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management as well as educational seminars and webinars.

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.

John Mccolgan is the sole advisor at Prospect Hill Management, LLC in Summit, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Prospect Hill Management since 2000. Prospect Hill Management provides discretionary investment supervisory services and individual portfolio management primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation across various instruments, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with at least monthly reviews.

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 designations. Outside of his advisory role, Vivas works as a group fitness instructor at local YMCA facilities, leading pre-choreographed exercise classes. Ronald Gelok & Associates manages approximately $75 million for around 230 clients, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management, emphasizing fundamental analysis and tailored manager selection aligned with clients’ risk tolerance and goals.

Timothy Harrington is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Apella Wealth since 2026 and was previously with Longview Financial Advisors, LLC from 2018 to 2026, and Marin Financial Advisors LLC from 2005 to 2017. Longview Financial Advisors provides investment management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and institutional ERISA retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation based on an evidence-based framework, combining Dimensional Funds Advisors products and passive ETFs with active management where appropriate.

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.

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.

Manuel Ruiz is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Compass Private Wealth Group LLC since 2021. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and J.P. Morgan Securities. He is also a licensed insurance professional. Compass Private Wealth Group provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a tailored, long-term investment approach using ETFs, stocks, and mutual funds, integrating financial planning with portfolio supervision.

Daniel Pulver is a financial advisor with Pulver Capital Management LLC in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Pulver Capital Management since 2009 and has also worked at Andera Capital LLC since 2006. Pulver Capital Management provides ongoing investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis to construct portfolios emphasizing corporate high-yield bonds and dividend-paying equities, managing client assets directly under discretionary authority with a focus on concentrated, high-balance relationships.

Sara Solano is a financial advisor at LodeStar Advisory Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Lotus Learning Group. LodeStar Advisory Group is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a blend of tailored asset allocation, macroeconomic analysis, and tactical strategies including margin and options for portfolio management.

Michael Dudes is a financial advisor at Pleasantdale Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He has been with Pleasantdale Wealth Management since 2019 and previously worked at American Portfolios from 2016 to 2019. Pleasantdale Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management, hourly financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate plan sponsors. The firm uses fundamental security analysis combined with tactical asset allocation and manages portfolios on a discretionary basis with periodic rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting.

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.