Mario Meola is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, based in Edison, NJ, with 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with both Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2010. Meola is also involved in insurance brokerage through his ownership of Chimney Rock Financial and his role as an agent at Primary Financial, focusing on multi-line insurance and life insurance products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates a hybrid model combining SEC-registered advisory services and broker-dealer capabilities, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Nicholas Schmidt is a financial advisor with \u0026Partners holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining \u0026Partners in 2024, he held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Veritable L.P., among other positions. \u0026Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and municipal advisory services, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across various proprietary and third-party strategies.

Joseph Mc Grath is a financial advisor at Mariner with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at US Bank and teaching positions at William Paterson University. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and specialized services such as tax coordination and Core Family Office solutions. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, alongside comprehensive tax and administrative capabilities uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Alexi Maher is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2021. His prior experience includes multiple roles at Pennsylvania State University and positions in education and club management. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models and combines resources across Goldman Sachs affiliates to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Jack Santora is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2024, he worked at Equitable Advisors and held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at Commvault and Rutgers University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate participants, and institutional investors. The firm leverages centralized investment resources and integrates a range of affiliated services, including banking and retirement consulting, to provide tailored wealth management solutions.

Diane Aurelio is a CFP® and Series 66 designated advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC since 2014, including roles at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and retirement planning guidance, utilizing proprietary software and model portfolios developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

John Murphy is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 44 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Morris Township Fire Department. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management, various investment strategies, and technology platforms, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Jason Grantz is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Unified Trust Company for 12 years, followed by roles at American Trust and LPL Financial. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing a long-term investment approach with customized portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Elizabeth Blanchard is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2016 and previously was with Sopher Financial Group for two decades. Blanchard is also the owner and president of Front Porch Financial LLC, where she continues to provide financial advisory services. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary services, employee education, and plan-level investment advice while managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving a range of clients from plan sponsors to sovereign wealth funds.

Adam Fried is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent 25 years at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and related advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate and employer-sponsored participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and offers tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support, leveraging a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary managers within a large integrated financial group.

Stephanie Parente is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fritz's and Magic Fountain. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm integrates strategic allocation models and manager selections with various implementation platforms, leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem to provide comprehensive financial solutions.

Jared Zahn is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, he worked at Cushman & Wakefield and Robert Half. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services through a large network of advisors.

Robert Scrabis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth and Reilly Financial Group since 2021, with prior experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MASSMUTUAL Life Insurance Company, and METLIFE Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a band member of Blue Highways and Sheriff Restless. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Adam Gutkin is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CITI for ten years before joining TD in 2021. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth individuals, and retail clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services.

Michael Caggiano is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he held various positions including roles at Quinnipiac University and Jenkinsons Parking. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management with tailored strategies supported by proprietary research, alternative investments, and integrated services across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Meryl Futey is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently with &PARTNERS. Her prior roles include positions at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. She is also active as a financial advisor with PKF O’Connor Davies Wealth Management. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management and financial planning through both direct advisor management and third-party managers, employing a blend of analytical approaches and model portfolios.

Michael Finetti is a financial advisor at Mariner with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Key Client Fiduciary Advisors. Before entering the financial industry, he was employed at the University of Delaware and West Essex High School. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment committee and integrates tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Lee Piccarelli is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Chatham, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA since 2013. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, featuring a range of client-directed and discretionary program options. The firm uses a structured investment process with model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by affiliated global asset management and due diligence providers.

Frank Petrone is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an owner of a non-investment related rental business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. Their investment approach utilizes approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, with portfolio implementation and proxy voting delegated to external providers.

Michael Geczi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life in Westfield, NJ, bringing three years of industry experience. He previously operated Michael Geczi & Associates LLC, which manages his insurance business. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various investment advisory programs.