Miranda Pietrangelo is a financial advisor at Payne Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for five years. Payne Capital Management provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as to pension plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes goal-oriented planning, risk management, and personalized service.

Daniel O’halloran is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The GenWealth Group, Inc. He previously worked at Emissary Wealth, Martlet Creative, Rodale Inc., and Robot Fondue. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in accident, health, and life insurance. The GenWealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and an automated ETF-based investment program through a Schwab platform. The firm emphasizes tailored advice, incorporates ESG criteria in its investment decisions, and offers tax-aware features alongside regular account reviews.

John Farrell is a CFA® charterholder at Cary Street Partners Asset Management with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions within Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC and Independence Constructors, as well as time spent as a student at Bates College. Cary Street Partners Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary investment consulting primarily through other registered investment advisers and platform sponsors, serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs both quantitative and qualitative investment approaches and manages various strategies including model portfolios, separate accounts, and a proprietary tactical sector ETF.

Gregory Makowski is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with CFS Investment Advisory Services LLC since 1997 and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2005 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and is a member of the advisory and advancement board at William Paterson University’s Cotsakos College of Business. CFS Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michael Gawlik is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Francis Financial since 2026 and was previously self-employed, as well as employed at Gofen and Glossberg, L.L.C. for 20 years. Francis Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $803 million for individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers individualized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized divorce financial planning, and provides investment supervisory services through both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Daniel Connolly is a financial advisor at Covenant Asset Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Covenant Asset Management since 2013 and has prior experience with Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Pagano, Connolly & Co. He also owns a tax preparation and accounting services business. Covenant Asset Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $692.6 million for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a growth-at-a-reasonable-price and thematic equity approach, with a focus on tax efficiency, low turnover, and the use of option strategies for risk management and income generation.

Matthew Battipaglia is a financial advisor at Washington Crossing Advisors LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Stifel from 2011 to 2017. Outside of finance, he is a general partner in Mac's Tavern, a bar and restaurant in Philadelphia. Washington Crossing Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, and third-party platforms, offering strategies that include value-driven and rising-dividend equities, laddered corporate bond portfolios, and ETF-based tactical asset allocation. The firm serves over 3,000 client accounts and manages more than $2 billion in assets.

Nicholas King is a financial advisor at Fort Point Capital Partners LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Uhlmann Price Securities, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., and The Riverside Company. Outside of finance, he serves as Executive Director of After Arts, a membership community connecting professionals and musicians for mentorship and events, and is a board member of the nonprofit Project Music Heals Us. Fort Point Capital Partners provides investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and family offices. The firm emphasizes risk-focused, globally diversified strategies and manages private pooled funds across multiple asset classes, incorporating tax-aware techniques and hedging strategies in its investment approach.

Michael Schmidig is a financial advisor with Traphagen Financial Group in Oradell, NJ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recent experience at Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC since 2026. Prior to this, he worked in various roles including at Hoboken FC and Become Elite. Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and integrates tax and accounting services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Daniel Divizio is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Signet Financial Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Signet Financial Management since 2015 and more recently at Summit Financial, LLC. Signet Financial Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm employs a disciplined, evidence-based investment approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis, utilizing diversified portfolios with options for tactical rebalancing and third-party manager integrations.

Matthew Giberti is a financial advisor at Wiss Private Client Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC Wealth Management and Clearstead Advisors. His background includes nearly a decade in full-time education. Wiss Private Client Advisors is a ten-advisor team managing approximately $1.2 billion, serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offers discretionary portfolio management, and integrates private placements and digital-asset investments into its tailored wealth management strategies.

Marcella Finkel is a financial advisor at Blackhill Capital, Inc. in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. She has been with Blackhill Capital since 2018 and previously worked at CO9 Design. Blackhill Capital serves high net worth individuals, family groups, trusts, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management tailored to clients’ assets, income, obligations, and risk tolerance. The firm employs a conservative, value-oriented equity strategy focused on large-cap, globally oriented companies with an emphasis on after-tax long-term appreciation and low turnover.

Alexander Macchio is a financial advisor at Traphagen Financial Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Traphagen Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2014. Traphagen Investment Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and trusts. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, manages discretionary model portfolios, and integrates tax, accounting, and estate-planning services through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Gregory Emr is a financial advisor with Signature Wealth Management Partners, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial for 20 years and has been with Signature Wealth Management Partners and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2018. Emr is a board member of the Mansion Ridge Home Owners Association, where he participates in contract negotiations and operational decisions. Signature Wealth Management Partners, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers customized and model-based portfolio management across various risk strategies, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside periodic rebalancing.

Adam Aksamit is an advisor with Connective Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with the firm since 2026 and has prior experience in various roles outside the financial industry, including positions in retail and hospitality. Connective Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory providing discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a fundamental analysis approach with a long-term investment orientation, offering portfolios constructed from ETFs, equities, bonds, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Anthony Daprato is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wellington Shields since 2015, following five years at RBC Capital Markets. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party manager selection and employs a range of investment strategies, monitoring accounts through regular reviews and custodial reporting.

Lori Choi is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years at Veris Wealth Partners, LLC and four years of industry experience. She is a co-founder of WISE Community, LLC, a professional network focused on advancing women’s leadership in sustainable investing. Veris Wealth Partners advises endowments, foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and families, providing investment management, OCIO services, financial planning, and philanthropic advisory support. The firm specializes in sustainable and impact-oriented strategies, integrating ESG analysis and an Inclusion and Belonging framework across public and private asset classes.

Eli Graham is a financial advisor at Ascend Interplay, LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry career in 2023. He was previously affiliated with High Trail Capital before joining Ascend Interplay. Ascend Interplay provides investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, focusing on asset allocation and use of third-party model portfolios rather than individual security selection. The firm manages client assets across a broad investment universe and includes several affiliated entities offering diverse financial services.

Ronald Murtha is a financial advisor at Acrylic Financial, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Brooklight Place Securities, PRUCO Securities, Prudential Insurance, Lifemark Securities, KALO, Allstate Insurance, and Asset Consulting. Acrylic Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other investment advisers, using a combination of passive and active investment strategies along with third-party manager selection. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and serves high-net-worth clients, offering solutions that include firm-sponsored private pooled vehicles.

Timothy Molloy is a financial advisor at Argos Wealth Advisors LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Bessemer Trust for 25 years. Argos Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a risk-based, strategic asset allocation approach with ongoing portfolio monitoring and selective use of third-party money managers.