Jaime Young is a financial advisor at Sacks & Associates, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Sacks & Associates since 2008, following four years at Mutual Securities, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Judd Elementary PTO, assisting with fundraisers and class parties. Sacks & Associates, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual and business clients. The firm focuses on developing customized retirement plans through personal meetings and ongoing portfolio management across equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed-income instruments.

Francis Granizo is a financial advisor with Talisman Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. He has been with Talisman Wealth Advisors since 2021. Talisman Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities, including high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a goal-driven, asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining low-cost index ETFs with active managers and sustainable investment options.

Robert O'Brien is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Enhancement, LLC since 2010, where he serves as one of two advisors. Capital Enhancement provides personalized tax and investment advice, financial planning, tax preparation, and family office services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and their families, focusing on nondiscretionary, wrap-fee advisory strategies that integrate tax compliance with investment management.

Janhvi Bhatt is a CFP® at Zynergy Retirement Planning with one year of experience. Prior to joining Zynergy, she worked at Plan Ahead Wealth Advisor Private Limited for six years and held positions at Blackbox Financial Solutions and Milestone Wealth. She also has academic experience from the University of Mumbai. Zynergy Retirement Planning is a fee-only advisory serving individuals and couples near retirement, offering financial planning, discretionary asset management, and integrated tax services. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost portfolios primarily using index mutual funds and ETFs, with regular rebalancing and a higher-touch “Private Office” option that includes estate and generational planning.

Gregory Shaw is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at H&S Tax and Wealth Advisors LLC in Red Bank, NJ. His prior experience includes seven years at Chatham Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential rental property in Red Bank. H&S Tax and Wealth Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and consulting services. The firm employs tailored investment strategies using firm-developed models and sub-advisers, and integrates tax and accounting services through a related affiliate.

Michael Mclane is a Certified Financial Planner® with 28 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Redwood Financial Planning, LLC and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a part-time tax preparation and business consulting practice. Redwood Financial Planning, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and tactical overlay strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates while managing approximately $213 million across three advisors.

Thomas Scotto is a financial advisor with Trustee Empowerment & Protection, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Scotto has operated Thomas Scotto Consultants, LLC since 2005, which focuses on third-party marketing and group health insurance for union clients. He also works in business development for a law firm specializing in securities litigation. Trustee Empowerment & Protection, Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors and trustees, as well as individual investors, through an internet-based platform that connects clients to a network of registered investment advisers. The firm uses a patented decision-assistance tool to help clients evaluate and compare investment options while maintaining client decision-making authority.

John Long Jr. is a financial advisor with Strategic Wealth Solutions LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Chelsea Financial Services. He is also involved with Jarred Bunch Consulting, LLC (DBA INVST, LLC), offering holistic fee-based financial planning services. Strategic Wealth Solutions LLC provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and standalone financial planning primarily for individual clients and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $35.9 million for about 130 clients and constructs portfolios focused on ETFs, equities, and fixed income, using a combination of fundamental, modern-portfolio, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Alexander Mac Knight is a financial advisor at Rimac with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Rimac Capital in 2024, he worked at Upstart Network Inc., UBS AG, Mizuho Securities USA Inc., and Mizuho Bank Ltd. Rimac Capital provides tailored investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and trading strategies to implement client-specific investment plans, managing approximately $7.6 million in client assets across about 20 accounts.

Daniel Spiegel is a financial advisor at VCP Financial LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at VCP Financial since 2013 and Sterne Agee from 2012 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Spiegel is a co-founder and managing partner of LIFE 143, LLC, a life and health insurance business, and Vessel Capital Management, LLC, where he is involved in client portfolio management for related private funds. VCP Financial LLC offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jared Friedman is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has worked at IFS Securities, Inc. and IFS Advisory, LLC, and has been with Redwood Financial Planning, LLC since 2010, where he currently serves as President. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. Redwood Financial Planning, LLC manages approximately $213 million for individual, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, third-party asset manager selection, and financial planning, using a combination of fundamental analysis and tactical overlay strategies.

Pradeep Niphadkar is a financial advisor at Excel Capital Management Corp with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Excel Capital Management since 2000. Excel Capital Management Corp. provides discretionary investment management and financial advice primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, small businesses, and corporations. The firm uses a core-and-satellite investment approach combining index funds with actively managed securities and conducts formal portfolio reviews monthly or quarterly.

David Golembieski is a financial advisor at Tranquility Path Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Tranquility Path, he worked at Bristol Myers Squibb and Hovione. He also engages in independent insurance product sales as a sole proprietor. Tranquility Path provides investment consulting, managed-account guidance, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes diversified, passive investment strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and partners with established sub-advisors such as Dimensional Fund Advisors, BlackRock, and Vanguard.

Peter Bombara is a financial advisor at PCB Capital LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns PCB Financial Advisory Group, where he offers fixed and equity-indexed annuities as well as traditional life insurance products. PCB Capital provides wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and modern portfolio principles to tailor asset allocations and risk exposure, using mutual funds, ETFs, model portfolios, and third-party managers.

Douglas Lyons is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Oceanic Capital Management LLC since 2017 and also operates Douglas J. Lyons Financial Group Inc. since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Oceanic Capital Management is a small, state-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with approximately 90 client relationships and managing around $59 million in assets. The firm uses diversified, multi-asset allocation models based on modern portfolio theory and a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and referrals to third-party money managers.

Kevin Gibney is a financial advisor at Kevin M. Gibney and Company, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has led his firm since 2009. Gibney is also a licensed insurance producer in multiple states. Kevin M. Gibney and Company, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, using a range of strategies including equity investments, option writing, and independent manager allocations.

Vanessa Curran is a financial advisor at Kevin M. Gibney and Company, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance producer in several states. Kevin M. Gibney and Company, LLC serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with financial planning and consulting, managing approximately $296 million in client assets.

Edgar Lara is a financial advisor at Sacks & Associates, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Sacks & Associates since 2008, including a concurrent role at Mutual Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Zenith Marketing Group, Inc., an insurance and annuity brokerage firm. Sacks & Associates advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial and retirement planning. The firm emphasizes long-term purchase strategies and tailors recommendations based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Steven Puckett is the sole advisor at Fiduciary Pension Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fiduciary Pension Partners since 2016 and was associated with Gateway Advisory, LLC from 2016 to 2022. Outside of advisory services, he is a majority member and part-owner of Boathouse Investment Properties, LLC, a real estate management business. Fiduciary Pension Partners serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and retirement plan sponsors by providing discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting. The firm employs a varied investment approach incorporating multiple analytical methods and manages both advisory and consulting assets, with a notable pension plan consulting presence.

Michael Dopazo is a financial advisor with Strategic Wealth Solutions LLC in Middletown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Invst LLC, Jarred Bunch Consulting, and MassMutual. Outside of advisory work, he has sales roles related to life and group health insurance. Strategic Wealth Solutions LLC provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning primarily for individual clients and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm’s approach includes constructing portfolios based on ETFs, equities, and fixed income using multiple analytical methods, emphasizing long-term trading and documented client objectives.