Mark Swingle is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Prospect Capital Services, Kestra Financial Services, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is a board member of the Westfield Area YMCA, where he also chairs the Property and Investment Committees. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy managed through a combination of internal investment teams and third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Frank Calabrese is a financial advisor at Nations Financial Group, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., Realta Equities, Inc., and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of Key Client Financial Advisors, a firm offering investment and advisory services, and also acts as an agent for disability income insurance. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing proprietary model portfolios combined with outside managers, and tailors strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Farah Mirza is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Santander Securities since 2013, also working with Santander Bank since 2012. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and other financial services, delivering investment advice through a managed-account platform with discretionary portfolio management and ongoing suitability reviews.

Mark Spooner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He currently works at Simplicity Wealth and has previously held roles at firms including The Leaders Group Inc, Investacorp Inc, and Securities America, Inc. He is also involved with the Simplicity Group as a Senior Planning Specialist focusing on life insurance support. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and financial firms. The firm utilizes a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, providing a range of advisory and managed account services combined with technology and operational support for other advisors.

David Cottam is a financial advisor with Cary Street Partners in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Wealth Management, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advisory work, he is the managing member of Equator Holdings, LLC, an investment holdings company focused on debt collection activities. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a broad investment menu and proprietary strategies, serving specialized institutional niches such as state and municipal government entities and insurance companies.

Thomas Harrison is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2015. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $768.8 million across various program structures, employing both fundamental and technical analysis with long-term, short-term, and trading strategies across a range of asset classes.

Frank Fava is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanderbilt in 2021, he worked at Westport Capital Markets, LLC for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a golf clothing manufacturing business, F-Squared Golf. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, and access to third-party sub-advisors and digital platforms, with an investment process that integrates strategic asset allocation and multiple analytical approaches.

Yun Ze Feng is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC. Prior to joining Santander in 2022, he worked at Key Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. Feng is also the Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of Finwise Tech, LLC, a firm focused on developing a digital platform to streamline referrals. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, offering investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and access to various financial products. The firm delivers investment management primarily through the FMAX wrap-fee platform, leveraging third-party discretionary managers and maintaining an affiliated banking relationship.

Jason Brougham is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Summit Financial and APW Capital, Inc., among other firms, since 2019. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining both discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Leslie Vasvari is a CFA® charterholder with one year of experience at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining SAX Wealth Advisors in 2025, Leslie worked for ten years at Fiduciary Trust International. 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 employs a long-term, evidence-based asset allocation strategy primarily using low-cost, passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by customized fixed-income ladders and third-party sub-advisers.

Dawn Avallone is a financial advisor at Beacon Trust with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at the Law Offices of Jane F. Wolk LLC from 2014 to 2018. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and trustee services to individuals, trusts, pension, and charitable entities. The firm manages over $4 billion in discretionary assets and utilizes an open-architecture platform combining in-house strategies, factor-based models, separately managed accounts, and monitored independent managers.

Anthony Rossi is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at The Leaders Group Inc and in various roles outside finance, including positions at NYU College of Dentistry, Mount Sinai’s Ichan School of Medicine, and UNICEF. Rossi is also involved with Simplicity Group as a Senior IR Analyst and IT support. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, as well as other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside technology and operational services for advisers.

Rachel Leventhal is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2001. 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, personalized UMA, and managed accounts, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple asset classes.

Tori Benjamin is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advisory services. She has worked at CW Advisors, LLC since 2025 and previously spent eight years at Delta Financial Group, Inc. and one year at NPA Asset Management, LLC. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $15 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, employing a Core-and-Satellite investment approach that integrates active, passive, strategic, quantitative, and ESG strategies across multiple asset classes.

Joseph Macellara is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CW Advisors, LLC since 2025. Prior to this, he spent 34 years with Delta Financial Group, Inc. He is also a partner in 37 Stonehouse LLC, a real estate business. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing roughly $15 billion in assets for individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a Core-and-Satellite investment approach, combining a variety of active, passive, strategic, quantitative, and ESG strategies across multiple asset classes, and offers a range of wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and sub-advisory services.

Marc Strafaci is a financial advisor with Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Hennion & Walsh since 2008. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis utilizing a range of strategies across multiple asset classes and manages approximately $768.8 million for over 1,000 clients through a multi-advisor team.

Michael Klein is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Bleakley Financial Group, Private Advisor Group, and LPL Financial. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies using third-party managers, proprietary models, and technology integration to serve a broad client base.

Anthony Holden is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Bleakley Financial Group, LPL Financial, and Private Advisor Group. He also provides administrative support to Bleakley Financial Group, an independent investment advisor firm. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners offers customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a range of proprietary and third-party investment models, with most client assets managed on a discretionary basis, and uses technology tools such as AI-assisted meeting transcription to support its processes.

Stanley Gregor is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC in Parsippany, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LS Securities, LLC and various Summit-affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a restaurant and brewery business, dedicating several hours monthly on weekends. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients through 216 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services with opportunities for customization and access to alternative investments.

Timothy Scherwa is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a local homeowner's association and is a board member of the Rockaway Township Zoning Board of Adjusters. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, delivering investment advice through various managed programs and separately managed accounts.